Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees

Chicago has earned the worst record in the league ranked last in runs scored, on-base percentage, and slugging, while the pitching is 24th in ERA. The White Sox have lost the first two of this series by a 10-3 count and their last eight losses have all been by more than one run. New York is fourth in runs, second in on-base percentage, and second in slugging, while the pitching is No. 1 in ERA (2.83) and in the pen (2.54 ERA). Starter Carlos Rodon has a 1.86 ERA at home. The Yankees have won six in a row and their last 11 victories have all been by more than one run. Play New York on the runline. 

The Chicago White Sox had bout as dreadful early season we have seen in recent years. Chicago started at 3-18 in their first 21 games, but they have shown to be a much better team than that since. The Sox are now 11-14 in their last 25 games. One of the resons is the White Sox pitching staff has taken a step forrd. they were allowing 5.52 runs per game in the first 21 games and just 4.48 runs per game since. I think that has held the total in a medium-type range, but the Sox are better on the mound and it is not reflected here. Make the play UNDER the total.

The Yankees lost the opener in Chicago last night as the White Sox won 5-1. The Yankees need to string together some wins or their playoff chances are going to disappear. They have a quietly hot larke Schmidt on the mound tonight. Schmidt looked overmatched early in the season when the Yankees went 4-12 in his first 16 starts. he remained in the rotation due to the fact that the Yankees have starters on the IL. He has responded by leading the Yankees to six straight wins and has quietly seen opponents score four or fewer runs in 12 of his last 13 starts. The Yankees have won 10 of their last 15 here, and I will back the New York Yankees in this one.