White Sox vs Yankees Prediction 6/18/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, June 18th at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Chicago White Sox Betting Preview

The Chicago White Sox are 38-34 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 2-12 and 5-10. In game two, Chicago cut the deficit to 4-3 in the third inning, but they allowed the next six runs in the loss. The White Sox recorded 11 hits and they committed one error, while they were led by Montgomery, who went 2-4 with two home runs and four RBIs in the game. Kay allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Newcomb allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Dodgers and both games against the Braves.

This season, Chicago has a 4.47 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 340 runs with a .240 batting average and a .323 on base percentage. Munetaka Murakami has led the White Sox with 20 home runs and 41 RBIs, while Colson Montgomery has added 19 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Sean Burke, who is 3-4 with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 73.2 innings pitched this season. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 45-27 this year after they won game two by a score of 10-5 on Wednesday. New York nearly blew an early 4-0 lead, but they scored five runs in the fifth inning to pull away in the win. The Yankees recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Goldschmidt, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs. Rodon allowed seven hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Bird allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, New York won two out of three against the Blue Jays and all three against the Guardians. 

This season, New York has a 3.32 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .224 opponent batting average, while they have scored 380 runs with a .246 batting average and a .333 on base percentage. Aaron Judge (OUT) has led the Yankees with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Ben Rice has added 20 home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Ryan Weathers, who is 2-5 with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 74.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The White Sox have lost each of their last 10 night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have won each of their last nine night games against the White Sox following a win.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against AL East opponents.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against the White Sox.
• The Yankees have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against the White Sox at Yankee Stadium.
• The Yankees have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games against the White Sox.

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The White Sox have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in five of their last six games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a road loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the White Sox’s last four night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Yankees’ last six games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the White Sox’s last nine games as underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Yankees’ last six night games against American League opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Paul Goldschmidt has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Aaron Judge has hit at least one home run in four of his last five appearances in night games against AL Central teams that held a winning record.
• Ben Rice ranks T5th in the league in Home Runs (20) this season.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

• Miguel Vargas has recorded a hit in each of his seven previous appearances against the Yankees after playing the previous day.
• Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run in three of the White Sox’s last four games as road underdogs against AL opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (3.32).
• The Yankees rank T1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (65).
• The White Sox rank 25th in the league for strikeouts against this season (655).
• The White Sox rank 24th in the league for hits this season (574).

White Sox vs Yankees Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they are looking to complete the sweep. The Yankees are 21-12 at home this year, while the White Sox are 14-22 on the road. Chicago has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 29 runs in those three losses. The White Sox are starting Burke, who has allowed seven earned runs in his last 8.1 innings, while Weathers has allowed 5+ earned runs in four of his last five starts. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 9.5