Chicago White Sox (3-5) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (5-2)
April 8, 2023 6:35 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh Pirates +110 / Chicago White Sox -130; Over/Under: +8.5
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The Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet in MLB action from PNC Park on Saturday. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.
Odds
The White Sox are -130 road favorites while the Pirates are +110 home underdogs. The total for this game is set at 8.5 runs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Mike Clevinger will start here for the White Sox and is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 8 strikeouts this season. Vince Velasquez will get the nod for Pittsburgh here and is 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA and 3 strikeouts this season.
Matchup History
Pittsburgh’s 13-9 win over the White Sox on Friday snapped Chicago’s three-game win streak in this head-to-head matchup.
Trends
Chicago is 2-5 in their last 7 games overall and 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss while the over is 7-0 in their last 7 games overall. Pittsburgh is 4-0 in their last 4 games overall and 6-1 in their last 7 home games while the under is 3-1-1 in their last 5 home games.
Pick
I’m backing the White Sox here. Not a game I’m rushing to bet, but even with their offensive explosion on Friday, I can’t back a Pittsburgh team that’s sending Vince Velasquez to the mound here. Mike Clevinger is far from a world beater, but he’s a decent arm and gives the White Sox a considerable edge on the mound here. Give me the White Sox.
