At the onset of the season, the White Sox were prohibitive favorites to win the American League Central. Chicago was coming off consecutive playoff seasons. Gamblers love Chicago because the White Sox have one of the most impressive rosters in baseball. However, the ChiSox are one of the biggest disappointments on the baseball betting odds board. At the plate and on the mound, the White Sox have some of the worst metrics in baseball. By contrast, the Dodgers are in their accustomed spot of leading the National League West.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 8:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Dodgers | -1½ (+130) | 8½ (-115) | -118 |  |
| White Sox | +1½ (-150) | 8½ (-105) | +108 | |
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SBG Odds Analysis – A Beaten Favorite vs. a Proven Overlay
On the whole, the Dodgers are one of the great dichotomies in all of MLB offshore betting. Los Angeles has been a perennial playoff team over the past decade. LA has forged a National League West dynasty. In turn, the Dodgers are one of the most popular teams on the board. Oddsmakers know of this popularity and raise prices to chase off the masses. Thus, the Dodgers are barely in the black even as they win roughly two-thirds of their games.
So far, the White Sox have been one of the biggest money losers on the board. Chicago has upset a lot of gamblers that were banking on them to dominate the American League Central. The White Sox are in third place, far behind the division-leading Twins.
Chicago Has a lot of Red Ink on their Socks
Late on, the White Sox have dropped seven of their last ten games. And seven of those ten games went over the total. Chicago’s record is 24-27, with 22-27-2 under the total. Specifically, at home, the White Sox are 11-13 with 10-13-1 under the total. Chicago ranks 27th for run production, 23rd for home runs, 21st for earned run average, 22nd for fewest errors committed, and 21st for bullpen earned run average.
Dodgers Ride Recent Roller Coaster
Los Angeles has dropped four of their most recent six games. Six of their last nine games went under the total. As a result, the Dodgers are 35-18 with 23-26-4 under the total. On the road, LA is 18-8 with 9-16-2 under the total. LA ranks 1st for run production, 8th for home runs, 2nd for earned run average, 6th for fewest errors committed, and 7th for bullpen earned run average.
Dodgers and White Sox on the Hill
Mitch White is the probable Los Angeles starter. So far, White is 1-1 with a 4.79 earned run average and WHIP of 1.21. Craig Kimbrell has saved 11 out of 12 opportunities as the closer.
Michael Kopech is the probable White Sox starter. Thus far, Kopech is 1-2 with a 2.20 earned run average and 1.02 WHIP. Closer Liam Hendricks has converted 15 out of 18 saves.
Dodgers at White Sox SBG Free Pick
As mentioned earlier, the Dodgers have produced far better metrics with the MLB odds. Run production and pitching are far better for Los Angeles bragging points. Also, the Dodgers will get a far better price on the road than they do at home.
Dodgers at White Sox SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Dodgers.