Sunday, July 16's MLB schedule features the Chicago White Sox (39-55) going head-to-head with the Atlanta Braves (61-30) at 1:30 p.m. ET.
- White Sox vs Braves Game Info
- White Sox vs Braves Odds & Spread
- White Sox vs Braves Betting Trends
- White Sox vs Braves Prediction & Pick
- White Sox vs Braves Best Bet
White Sox vs Braves Game Info
- Date:'Sunday, July 16, 2023
- Time:'1:30 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Truist Park — Atlanta, Georgia
- Coverage:'NBC Sports Chicago, Bally Sports Southeast
After getting blown out 9-0 on Friday, the White Sox got some revenge yesterday with a 6-5 win over the Braves. Outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert led the charge for Chicago, combining for four hits and five RBIs in the win.
White Sox vs Braves Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'CHW: (+152) | ATL: (-180)
- Spread:'CHW: +1.5 (-128) | ATL: -1.5 (+106)
- Total:'9.5 — Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)
The Braves enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 1:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 9.5 runs with the Over being favored at -114 odds.'
White Sox vs Braves Betting Trends
- The White Sox are 2-6 straight up (SU) in their last eight games.
- Atlanta is 7-1 SU in their last eight home games against the White Sox.
- The total has hit the Over in six of the White Sox's last seven road games.
- The total has hit the Over in 13 of Atlanta's last 19 games against the White Sox.
White Sox vs Braves Prediction & Pick
If the White Sox are to upset the Braves on back-to-back days, they need a strong performance from Dylan Cease on the mound. The 27-year-old starting pitcher has struggled in his last two starts, playing to a 6.35 ERA after surrendering eight earned runs on 17 hits over just 11 1/3 innings.
Meanwhile, the Braves are rolling with Kolby Allard, who didn't make his 2023 debut until last month due to an oblique strain. He's pitched 10 2/3 innings over three appearances (two starts) thus far, allowing five runs on nine hits with 12 strikeouts.
With neither starting pitcher playing well, this game will come down to the better bats and those belong to the Braves. Atlanta leads the Majors in home runs (173) and on-base + slugging percentage (.833) with a .271 batting average (No. 2), meaning it'll likely be a long night for the struggling Cease.
Back the Braves to leave Truist Park with the series win.
Final Score Prediction:'Braves: 7 | White Sox: 4
White Sox vs Braves Best Bet
For this afternoon's best bet, I like the Over on the 9.5-run total. After all, the Over is 6-1 in the White Sox's previous seven road games, as well as 28-18-1 in the Braves' home games this season. The total has also hit the Over in 13 of the last 19 Chicago-Atlanta matchups, averaging 11.1 total runs over that span.
Both Cease and Allard have been giving up their fair share of runs, only increasing the probability of seeing a decent amount of fireworks this afternoon.