The Baltimore Orioles (29-18) and Chicago White Sox (15-35) open a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Orioles vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Orioles won 4-2 last season
The sweepless series streak finally ended at 106 for Baltimore Wednesday, a feat that stands as an AL record. After getting doubled up 6-3 by the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, the O’s fell in both Tuesday’s rain-suspended game 3-1, as well as the regularly scheduled Wednesday matchup 5-4.
The White Sox have lost 5 of their last 6 and were swept at the New York Yankees over the weekend. Chicago dropped 2 of 3 at the Toronto Blue Jays and failed to cash as a (+210) road underdog in a 9-2 setback Wednesday. CF Tommy Pham clubbed his 3rd HR of the season, and the 36-year-old’s .356 OBP leads the team.