White Sox vs. Reds Prediction
Can the Cincinnati Reds inch closer to the .500 mark when they play host to the Chicago White Sox tonight at 7:10PM ET?
Game Snapshot & Odds
925 Chicago White Sox at 926 Cincinnati Reds
Tuesday, July 3 2018
7:10PM ET – Great American Ball Park
TV: NSCH (Chi); FSOH (Cin)
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Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers, the Reds are the clear favorite in this game, as they are getting odds of -185 to win, while the White Sox are listed with odds of +165 to win. The over/under total has been set at 9.5 runs. The public betting for this game currently has 60 percent going on Cincinnati at home. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our MLB Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
White Sox drop opener
The White Sox lost the series opener on Monday in a 5-3 defeat. They have dropped four of their last five games. Chicago is 29-55 overall and 13-28 on the road this season. Chicago is putting up 3.92 runs per game on offense this season while allowing 5.24 per contest.
Lucas Giolito gets the start for the White Sox tonight. He has started 16 games this season and has a 5-7 record with a 6.59 ERA and 1.58 WHIP. Giolito has pitched 84.2 innings this year and has 51 strikeouts with 51 walks.
Reds on a win streak
The Reds have won three straight coming into today thanks to a 5-3 win over the Sox on Monday. Cincy is now 37-48 overall and 20-25 at home. The Reds are putting up 4.61 runs per game this season while allowing 4.99 per contest.
Anthony DeSclafani gets the start for the Reds on Tuesday. He has started five games this season and has a 3-1 record with a 4.45 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. DeSclafani has pitched a total of 28.1 innings this year and has 24 strikeouts with nine walks.
MLB Betting Trends
Chicago
The White Sox are just 6-20 in their last 26 interleague road games and 3-9 in their last 12 following a loss.
Cincinnati
The Reds have won 10 of their last 12 at home and six straight against AL Central opponents. They also have won 12 of their last 15 overall.
Prediction:
The White Sox aren’t a team that can win on the road consistently. The Reds are rolling right now and I just like the momentum they have at home against a poor Chicago team. The Sox have struggled in interleague play and on the road. Go with the Reds to pick up enough runs on Giolito to get the win.
The Pick: Cincinnati Reds -185