In this article, we will formulate a White Sox vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, July 1, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Chicago White Sox Betting Preview

The Chicago White Sox (28-56, 9-32 Away) spent the previous two series at home, where they faced NL West teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants, and now will face two more NL West teams on the road. After losing to the D-backs, the White Sox defeated the Giants. In a rubber match on Sunday, Chicago was better, 5-2. Kyle Teel led the offense with two RBI, while Jonathan Cannon pitched for 3.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on three hits with four strikeouts and three walks. Tyler Gilbert was credited with the win.

This season, the White Sox average 3.42 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .222/.295/.344 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the White Sox’s staff has a 4.10 ERA (19th) and 1.40 WHIP (26th). Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with a .229 batting average, ten home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

Shane Smith will take the mound for the White Sox on Tuesday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 3-5 record in 15 starts this year with a 3.38 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 74.2 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (53-32, 30-14 Home) are on a six-series winning streak after beating the Padres (twice), Giants, Nationals, Rockies, and Royals. The Dodgers’ five-game winning run snapped with a loss to the Royals in Game 2 of that series, but the Dodgers returned to winning ways in a rubber match with a 5-1 victory on Sunday. Kike Hernandez led the ofense with two RBI, while Justin Wrobleski got the win after allowing no runs on three hits with six strikeouts and one walk across 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Dodgers average 5.61 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .263/.338/.460 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.22 ERA (8th) and 1.31 WHIP (20th). Andy Pages leads the Dodgers with a .291 batting average, 16 home runs, and 55 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is 7-6 in 16 starts this season, with a 2.61 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 89.2 innings.

Why the Dodgers will cover

The White Sox have lost each of their last 11 night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
The Dodgers have won each of their last seven night games against AL Central opponents following a win.
The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
The Dodgers have covered the run line in four of their last five games as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four road night games.

Total Runs Facts

Each of the Dodgers’ last five home games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Each of the White Sox’s last four games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last six games as home favorites against American League opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the White Sox’s last eight night games.

Matchup/League Facts

The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (133).
The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (459).
The White Sox rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.344).
The White Sox rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (287).

White Sox vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last four. The White Sox are pretty toothless away from home, and the Dodgers are in excellent form, so I am going with the hosts to win and cover the run line. Shane Smith allowed ten runs in his previous two starts, and I don’t think the rookie will have a good time against the best offense in the MLB. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, on the other hand, did surrender multiple runs in four of his last six starts, but he shouldn’t have problems against one of the weakest offenses in the league. Feel free to back the Dodgers here.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Dodgers -1.5