The Philadelphia Phillies will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Chicago White Sox pay a visit to Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Jake Thompson and his 2-5 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Chicago White Sox send James Shields (5-17) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the Philadelphia Phillies in this matchup found them as -127 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 9.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.6-4.3 result in favor of the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago White Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Phillies sport a record of 67-83 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago White Sox sit at 72-78 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Chicago injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 22-ranked Philadelphia Phillies and the No. 12-rated Chicago White Sox in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 30 ranked offense (3.69 runs per game) against a Chicago White Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 16 at 4.41 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 7.96 hits per game, less than the Chicago White Sox have managed so far this season (8.82 hits on average).
Philadelphia owns the No. 22 defense, allowing 3.69 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Chicago's No. 16-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago looks to rebound from a loss to the Royals, who beat them 8-3 on Monday behind a start from Y Ventura at Kauffman Stadium.
Philadelphia looks to rebound from a loss to the Marlins, who beat them 5-4 on Sunday behind a start from A Cashner at Citizens Bank Park.
- Chi White Sox is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
- Chi White Sox is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chi White Sox's last 18 games
- Chi White Sox is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
- Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Philadelphia is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Philadelphia, Wednesday, September 21st
