Dodgers vs. White Sox Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks 6/9/2022

The Los Angeles Dodgers (36-20) and the Chicago White Sox (26-28) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday at 2:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are -124 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the White Sox (+105). Los Angeles’ Tyler Anderson gets the start, and he’ll go against Chicago’s Dylan Cease.

Dodgers vs. White Sox Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. White Sox

Our computer pick: Chicago White Sox (+105) and Over (8.5)

Dodgers vs. White Sox Game Info

• Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Tyler Anderson
• Chicago White Sox probable starting pitcher: Dylan Cease
• Game Day: Thursday, June 9, 2022
• Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox Pitching Matchup

Dodgers Starter Tyler Anderson

• Anderson gets the start for the Dodgers, his ninth of the season. He is 7-0 with a 2.59 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his most recent time out on Saturday against the New York Mets, the lefty tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings while surrendering three hits.
• The 32-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.59, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opponents have a .228 batting average against him.
• Anderson is looking for his fifth straight quality start.
• Anderson is seeking his eighth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 innings per appearance on the mound.
• The opposing White Sox offense has a collective .238 batting average, and is 23rd in the league with 436 total hits and 27th in MLB action with 195 runs scored. It has the 26th-ranked slugging percentage (.360) and ranks 24th in home runs (46) in all of MLB.

White Sox Starter Dylan Cease

• The White Sox will hand the ball to Cease (4-2) for his 12th start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 4 2/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up no earned runs while allowing one hit.
• The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.39, a 2.7 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.286 in 11 games this season.
• In 11 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in three of them.
• In 11 starts this season, Cease has lasted five or more innings eight times, with an average of 5.1 innings per appearance.
• The Dodgers have scored 294 runs this season, which ranks second in MLB. They have 469 hits, ninth in baseball, with 68 home runs (10th in the league).
• Among qualified pitchers this year, the 26-year-old’s 3.39 ERA ranks 30th, 1.286 WHIP ranks 42nd, and 12.5 K/9 ranks first.

Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Dodgers have won 38, or 63.3%, of the 60 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• Los Angeles is 38-22 this season when entering a game favored by -124 or more on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Dodgers, based on the moneyline, is 55.4%.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 27 of their 61 games with a total this season.
• The Dodgers are 34-27-0 against the spread in their 61 chances this season.

White Sox Betting Picks & Insights

• The White Sox have won in eight, or 34.8%, of the 23 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• This year, Chicago has won seven of 19 games when listed as at least +105 or worse on the moneyline.
• The White Sox have an implied victory probability of 48.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
• Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 24 of their 58 opportunities.
• In 58 games with a line this season, the White Sox have a mark of 26-32-0 against the spread.

Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Mookie Betts has launched a team-best 16 home runs.
• Betts ranks third in home runs and 10th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Trea Turner’s 46 RBI and .303 batting average are both team-highs.
• Turner ranks 56th in home runs in MLB, and fourth in RBI.
• Turner enters this matchup looking for his fourth game in a row with a hit. During his last five outings he is batting .368 with two home runs, a walk and four RBI.
• Freddie Freeman is hitting .283 with 20 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 28 walks.
• Justin Turner is batting .219 with 16 doubles, four home runs and 18 walks.

White Sox Leaders & Batting Stats

• Jose Abreu paces the White Sox in home runs (seven) and runs batted in (23).
• In all of the majors, Abreu ranks 56th in homers and 99th in RBI.
• Luis Robert has five doubles, six home runs and six walks while batting .283.
• Among all MLB batters, Robert ranks 85th in home runs and 132nd in RBI.
• Andrew Vaughn has a team-high 23 runs batted in.
• Jake Burger is hitting .257 with six doubles, six home runs and seven walks.

Betting Tips for Dodgers vs. White Sox

Our best bet is the White Sox on the moneyline at +105 after digging through all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup. Our computer projects the scoring will over the total of 8.5 runs.