After having won the opener Friday night, the Chicago White Sox (78-79) take on the San Diego Padres (86-71) for the 2nd game of their 3-game series. First pitch is at 8:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: White Sox lead 1-0
The White Sox have now won 2 games in a row following an 8-game skid. They have their young stud RHP Dylan Cease on the hill, but they have been eliminated from postseason contention. They could have a tighter leash on him than a normal start to preserve him.
The Padres have lost 3 straight games and 5 of their last 8 overall. They maintain the 2nd Wild Card spot in the National League with a 1-game lead over the Phillies. They are just 1.5 games from falling out of the postseason, though.