Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to continue their strong record in head-to-head matchups with the Chicago White Sox — since 2014, they have won five consecutive series and picked up nine wins in twelve road games. Based on current form, the home side seem to have little going in their favour.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are currently the weakest team in their division. In fact, they have suffered more defeats (53) than any other team in the American League. Last weekend, the team managed to win a series in Toronto for the first time since 2019, but that achievement should not be overstated — it was only their second series win in an entire month. Rookie Shane Smith is set to start on the mound for the home side. Last week, he delivered his worst outing of the season, conceding six runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings in a 2:12 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Eduardo Rodriguez will start for the visitors. He has built a solid track record against the Chicago White Sox, remaining unbeaten in ten career starts against them. The left-hander has tallied 59 strikeouts over 59 innings with a 3.36 ERA. Offensively, the Diamondbacks are showing strong form: Josh Naylor has registered hits in 11 straight games, while Ketel Marte has notched 10 hits across his last four outings. As a result, the team has climbed above the .500 mark and has won 8 of their last 12 games.
Chicago White Sox vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
Even at home, the odds offered on the Chicago White Sox often reflect their poor standing, and betting on them rarely proves worthwhile. The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to secure another routine win in this matchup — the away side is the logical choice.
