Phillies vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024

Following a two-homer game last time out, Alec Bohm leads the Philadelphia Phillies (12-8) into action as -374 favorites against the Chicago White Sox (3-16). First pitch from Citizens Bank Park at 6:05 PM ET on Saturday, live on NBCS-PH.

Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler gets the start, and he’ll go against Chicago’s Mike Soroka.

Phillies vs. White Sox Odds

  • Phillies odds to win: -374
  • White Sox odds to win: +299
  • Spread: Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 8 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
  • Time: 6:05 PM ET
  • TV: NBCS-PH
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    Who Will Win Phillies vs. White Sox?

    Phillies and White Sox Betting Trends

    The Phillies have won 10 of the 16 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (62.5%).

    Philadelphia has not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -374 or shorter.

    The White Sox have been underdogs in 19 games this season and won three (15.8%) of those contests.

    Chicago has not been a bigger underdog this season than the +299 moneyline set for this game.

    The Phillies have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 20 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in seven of those games (7-13-0).

    The White Sox and their opponents have hit the over in six of their 19 games with a total this season.

    Phillies Stats & Insights

    The Phillies are the 20th-highest scoring team in MLB play averaging four runs per game (79 total).

    Philadelphia ranks sixth in MLB action with 24 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.

    The Phillies have the 19th-ranked batting average in the league (.236).

    Philadelphia’s 8.7 strikeouts per game rank 18th in the majors.

    The Phillies pitching staff ranks third in MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

    Philadelphia has the seventh-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.38).

    White Sox Stats & Insights

    The White Sox have scored the fewest runs in the league this season with just 38 (two per game).

    Chicago’s 10 home runs rank last in MLB this season.

    The White Sox have a team batting average of just .190 this season, which ranks last among MLB teams.

    Chicago ranks 14th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.5 Ks per contest.

    The White Sox average the 24th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.1) in the majors this season.

    Chicago has pitched to a 4.63 ERA this season, which ranks 26th in baseball.

    Phillies Key Players to Watch

    The Phillies will send Wheeler (0-3) out for his fifth start of the season. He is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA and 30 strikeouts through 24 2/3 innings pitched.

    Bohm is batting .258 for Philadelphia with a team-high 17 RBI.

    Trea Turner leads Philadelphia in batting with a .338 average while slugging two homers and driving in six runs.

    Bryce Harper is slashing .225/.321/.451 this season for the Phillies.

    Kyle Schwarber is slugging .410 this season, with a team-best five homers while driving in nine runs.

    White Sox Key Players to Watch

    The White Sox’s Soroka (0-2) will make his fifth start of the season.

    Gavin Sheets paces the White Sox in home runs (three) and runs batted in (nine).

    Paul DeJong has hit three home runs to pace his team.

    Braden Shewmake has a double, a home run and a walk while batting .179.

    Korey Lee is hitting .241 with a double, a home run and two walks.

    Phillies and White Sox Injuries

    Phillies: Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Back), Taijuan Walker: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Dylan Covey: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Ortiz: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Michael Rucker: 15 Day IL (Hand)

    White Sox: Luis Robert: 10 Day IL (Hip), John Brebbia: 15 Day IL (Calf), Max Stassi: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jimmy Lambert: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jesse Scholtens: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Matt Foster: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Shane Drohan: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoán Moncada: 60 Day IL (Abductor)

    Phillies vs. White Sox Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Phillies 6, White Sox 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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