White Sox vs Reds Prediction - MLB Picks 5/7/23

The Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds face off on Sunday in an MLB showdown at the Great American Ball Park. The two teams have split the first two games of this series. 

White Sox Betting Preview

The White Sox had high expectations heading into this season but they have been nothing but a major disappointment. On Saturday the White Sox’s offense only managed three runs and that led to defeat. The White Sox are averaging 4.06 runs while their pitching is giving up 6.03 runs per game. The pitching has been a weakness and is ranked 29th. On the mound for the White Sox will be MIchael Kopech who sits with an 0-3 record and an ERA of 5.97. In his last start against the Twins he went six innings and gave up only one hit and one run. 

Reds Betting Preview

On the other side of this matchup is the Reds who sit with a 14-19 record overall, ahd they have struggled overall this season. The Reds are averaging 4.24 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.94 runs per game. The stats haven’t been great, but especially have been inconsistent and will need to be better. TJ Friedl has hit three home runs and driven in 16 RBIs. On the mound for the Reds will be Graham Ashcraft who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 2.00. In his last stat against the Padres he went six innings giving up six hits and one run.