In this article, we will formulate a White Sox vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, July 5, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Chicago White Sox Betting Preview

The Chicago White Sox (29-59, 10-35 Away) defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks and lost to the San Francisco Giants at home before getting swept at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road. The White Sox edged out the Rockies in Game 1 of the current series, winning 3-2 on Friday. Michael Taylor led the offense with two RBI, while Adrian Houser got the win after allowing two runs (none earned) on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks across 8.0 innings of work.

This year, the White Sox average 3.38 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .220/.293/.343 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the White Sox’s staff has a 4.08 ERA (20th) and 1.38 WHIP (25th). Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with a .223 batting average, ten home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the White Sox is Jonathan Cannon, who is 2-7 in 11 starts this season, with a 4.59 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 66.2 innings.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies (20-68, 9-35 Home) lost four series in a row to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros. It didn’t start well for the Rox in this home series against the White Sox, as they fell short 3-2 in Game 1 last night. Antonio Senzatela took the loss after allowing three runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 5.2 innings.

This season, the Rockies average 3.55 runs per game (27th in the MLB) on a .230/.291/.379 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.47 ERA (30th) and 1.55 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .282 batting average, 16 home runs, and 50 RBI this season.

German Marquez will take the mound for the Rockies on Saturday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 3-9 record in 17 starts this year with a 5.62 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 83.1 innings.

Why the Rockies will beat the White Sox

The Rockies have won each of their last six games against the White Sox at Coors Field following a home loss.
The White Sox have lost 10 of their last 11 night games following a road win.
The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last six games against the White Sox at Coors Field following a loss.
The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games against NL West opponents.
The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games at Coors Field.
The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five Saturday night road games.

Total Runs Facts

Each of the Rockies’ last four night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Six of the White Sox’s last seven games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the White Sox’s last 10 games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the White Sox and Rockies.

Matchup/League Facts

The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (864).
The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.47).
The White Sox rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.220).
The White Sox rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.343).

White Sox vs Rockies Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. The White Sox secured a narrow win last night, but this time around, I am going with the Rockies. German Marquez showed improvement in June, posting a 2.97 ERA, and is currently Colorado’s best starter. Marquez allowed more than three runs only once in his previous eight starts, and I am backing him to contain one of the worst offenses in the MLB. Jonathan Cannon, on the other hand, surrendered multiple runs in seven of his last nine games, and I don’t think he will have a great time at Coors Field. Go with the Rockies.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Rockies ML