The Chicago White Sox (36-117) open a 3-game series on the road against the San Diego Padres (87-66) Friday night. First pitch from Petco Park is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'MLB odds around the White Sox vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Padres won 3-0 last season
The White Sox have only 9 wins since the All-Star break. They have lost 2 in a row after winning 3 straight and are coming off a 4-3 loss at the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
The Padres lead the NL Wild Card race and trail the LA Dodgers by 4 games for the NL West lead. They have won 5 of their last 6 games and are coming off a series-clinching 4-0 win on Wednesday at home over the Houston Astros.