The Chicago White Sox (3-4) and Pittsburgh Pirates (4-2) clash on Friday at 4:12 PM ET, beginning a three-game series at PNC Park.
As the favorite, the White Sox (-135 moneyline odds to win) visit the Pirates (+116). The total in the game is set at 8.5 total runs.
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White Sox vs Pirates Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | -135 | +116 | 8.5 |
White Sox Betting Insights
- This season, the White Sox have won one out of the three games in which they’ve been favored.
- Chicago has played as favorites of -135 or more once this season and lost that game.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the White Sox have a 57.4% chance to win.
- Games involving Chicago has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in six of seven chances this season.
- The White Sox are 3-4-0 against the spread in their seven chances this season.
Pirates Betting Insights
- The Pirates have won in four of the six contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
- This year, Pittsburgh has won four of five games when listed as at least +116 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 46.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
- Pittsburgh and its opponents have gone over the total this season in two of its six opportunities.
- The Pirates are 4-2-0 against the spread in their six games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
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White Sox Probable Pitcher – Lucas Giolito
- Giolito and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Houston Astros, throwing five innings and giving up three earned runs.
- This will be Giolito’s first game as the moneyline favorite this season.
- Giolito’s team lost in his only start this season.
- The only game started by Giolito with a total this season hit the over.
White Sox Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ruiz | 4 | 3.2 | 3 | 22.09 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Lambert | 4 | 3.1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Gregory Santos | 3 | 3.2 | 4 | 9.82 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Diekman | 3 | 3.1 | 4 | 8.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall Graveman | 3 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
Pirates Probable Pitcher – Rich Hill
- Hill (0-0) makes the start for the Pirates, his second of the season.
- In his last time out on Saturday, the lefty tossed five innings against the Cincinnati Reds, allowing three earned runs while surrendering three hits.
- The Pirates were the moneyline underdog for one Hill start this season — they lost.
- His team has lost the only matchup he’s made an appearance in this season.
- Hill’s lone start with a total this season went under.
Pirates Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Zastryzny | 4 | 3.1 | 5 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Duane Underwood Jr. | 3 | 3.1 | 3 | 2.70 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bednar | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Holderman | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Dauri Moreta | 3 | 2.1 | 5 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
White Sox Hitting Trends
- The White Sox rank 17th in MLB action with six home runs. They average 0.9 per game.
- Chicago ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .434.
- The team has put up at least eight hits in six games this season, and is 3-3 in those contests.
- Chicago is 2-1 in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
- The White Sox rank ninth in the majors with an on-base percentage of .343.
Pirates Hitting Trends
- The Pirates average 1.3 home runs per game to rank 11th in baseball with eight total home runs .
- Pittsburgh ranks 19th in MLB, slugging .377.
- The Pirates’ .211 batting average ranks 26th in the majors.
- Pittsburgh is the 20th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 3.8 runs per game (23 total).
- The Pirates are 23rd in baseball with a .293 on-base percentage.
White Sox vs. Pirates Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Pirates (+116)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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