Chi. White Sox vs Ny Yankees Picks and Predictions August 14th 2024

Chicago and New York are set to face off in an AL matchup at 8:10 PM ET at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. The White Sox are the heavy underdog on the money line, with their odds sitting at +213 compared to the Yankees at -261. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs.

Will Warren is starting for the Yankees, and they are currently 1st in the AL East with a record of 71-50. The White Sox are 5th in the AL Central, and they will be sending Davis Martin to the mound. MLBN is carrying this game on TV.

New York vs. Chicago Key Information

• Teams: Yankees at White Sox
• Where: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago
• Date: Wednesday, August 14th
• Betting Odds NYY -261 | CHW +213 O/U 9.5

Will Warren and the Yankees are on the road to take on the White Sox. Warren is making his 3rd start of the season and is still looking for his first win. He took the loss in his first outing, giving up 6 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings. He did not factor into the decision in his 2nd start, as he went 5 1/3 innings and gave up 4 runs.

There is no question that the Yankees’ offense is one of the most feared in the league, as they are 2nd in runs per game (5.1), and are the league’s top home run-hitting team. Not only are they 2nd in team slugging percentage, but they also have the league’s best on-base percentage and OPS. So far, they have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest.

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been two of the league’s top power hitters this season, with Judge leading the MLB with 42 homers and Soto’s 33 long balls putting him 5th in the league. Judge is also hitting .332 for the season and has gone 10/17 with a homer in his last five games. Soto has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/18 with five homers in his last five games.

• The Yankees are 6-4 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Yankees are 2-3 vs. the run line.
• New York has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Yankees have an average of 5.2 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Yankees are 7-3
• Looking back across the Yankees last five games as the favorite, they are 3-2
• New York has gone 3-0 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Yankees have averaged 7.0 runs per game on offense

Davis Martin has started three games for the White Sox this season, with his most recent outing coming against the Athletics. In that start, he went 6 innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 4. He took the loss in his first start of the season, going just 3 2/3 innings against the Twins.

As a team, the White Sox are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the majors. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. However, they do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, including Andrew Benintendi, who is hitting .308 over his last six games, with four homers in that stretch. For the season, Benintendi is batting just .214.

Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are the White Sox’s top home run hitters this season, with 14 and 13 homers, respectively. Vaughn is also leading the team with 52 RBIs. Gavin Sheets has also been swinging the bat well of late, hitting .478 over his last six games.

• The White Sox are 2-8 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the White Sox are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Chicago has an over/under record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games.
• The White Sox have an average of 4.4 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the White Sox are 1-9
• Looking back across the White Sox last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
• Chicago has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the White Sox have averaged 2.7 runs per game on offense

Juan Soto put on a show, leading the New York Yankees to a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, pushing the Yankees back to the top of the American League East. As they gear up for the series finale on Wednesday, the Yankees are looking to keep the momentum going and lock down a series win against a struggling White Sox team.

Soto Shines, Lifts Yankees

Juan Soto was unstoppable, smashing three home runs in one game for the first time in his career, carrying the Yankees to victory. His performance at the plate was so powerful that it overshadowed a shaky bullpen that almost let the game slip, despite a stellar showing from starter Nestor Cortes, who threw seven shutout innings.

“It’s amazing to be in the zone and ready for every pitch,” Soto said after the game. “When you’re hitting well and have a guy like Aaron Judge behind you, you know you’re going to get some good pitches. It feels great.”

Soto’s power surge marked his sixth multi-homer game this season, and Aaron Judge added to the offense with two hits, inching closer to his 300th career home run.

Yankees’ Playoff Hopes Hit by Injuries

Even as the Yankees celebrated their win, they were hit with concerning news about third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who injured his elbow during Monday’s 12-2 loss to the White Sox. Chisholm, who joined the Yankees from the Miami Marlins in late July, has been a key player, hitting .316 with seven home runs and 11 RBIs in just 14 games.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was cautious about the injury, saying, “There’s something there, but I’m not going to say much until we hear from all the doctors. It’s a UCL injury, so we’ll see what we’re dealing with in the next 24 hours.”

Losing Chisholm would be a big blow to the Yankees as they continue their push for a playoff spot.

White Sox Struggle to Find Their Groove

The White Sox, who have been on a rough patch with 21 losses in their last 23 games since the All-Star break, once again couldn’t make the most of their chances. After a big 12-2 win on Monday, where they racked up a season-high in runs and hits, Chicago managed just one run on Tuesday, courtesy of an eighth-inning RBI single by Luis Robert Jr.

They had a golden opportunity in the ninth inning, loading the bases with one out, but they couldn’t push any more runs across. Yankees reliever Jake Cousins stepped up and secured his first career save. The loss dropped the White Sox to a league-worst 29-92, including a dismal 18-43 record at home.

Series Finale: Martin vs. Warren

As the series comes to a close, the White Sox are pinning their hopes on right-hander Davis Martin (0-1, 3.65 ERA) to try and finally notch a series win—something they haven’t done since late June. Martin, who is gradually getting back into the groove after Tommy John surgery, had a strong outing against the Oakland Athletics on August 7, pitching six scoreless innings with four strikeouts. He’s hoping to build on that as he faces the Yankees for the first time.

“Having some success in the big leagues after Tommy John surgery is a big confidence boost,” Martin said. “It’s a good starting point for me to build on.”

The Yankees will counter with rookie Will Warren (0-1, 11.17 ERA), who’s making just his third career start. Warren had a tough outing against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up eight runs in just over four innings. He’ll be looking to bounce back and help the Yankees secure the series win.

Yankees Riding High, White Sox Searching for Redemption

With Soto’s explosive bat and Judge’s steady contributions, the Yankees are focused on extending their lead in the AL East and keeping their postseason hopes alive. However, the uncertainty around Chisholm’s injury is a dark cloud hanging over their playoff push.

Meanwhile, the White Sox are desperate to snap out of their funk and find something positive in a season that’s spiraling downward. Martin’s strong return is a bright spot, and they’ll be looking to salvage a win in this series.

As the Yankees aim to close out the series strong and the White Sox fight for a much-needed victory, Wednesday’s game is shaping up to be a critical matchup for both teams.

The Lean

Today’s Yankees and White Sox matchup has the 2nd highest combined runs projection and 3rd highest total hits projection. Our lean would be on the over in this one. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Yankees to pick up the win. New York has the best home run projection in the league today, and their offense has the highest runs scored projection.