MLB Moneyline Picks Tonight: Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates 7/13

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Game Summary

The Chicago White Sox will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 13 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. This matchup features two teams in contrasting positions within their respective divisions. The White Sox have struggled significantly this season, sitting at the bottom of the AL Central with a 27-68 record. Conversely, the Pirates have shown moments of competitiveness, holding a 45-48 record and remaining in contention within the NL Central.

Chicago's offensive struggles are evident, ranking 30th in runs scored and 29th in batting average. Their pitching staff hasn’t fared much better, with an ERA of 4.53 ranking 26th. On the other hand, Pittsburgh’s pitching has been more reliable, with a team ERA of 3.90, ranking 13th. Offensively, the Pirates have been inconsistent but have managed to produce key runs when it counts, reflected in their 22nd ranking in runs scored.

This game will feature a pitching matchup between the White Sox's Chris Flexen and the Pirates' Luis Ortiz. Flexen has struggled this season with a 2-7 record and a 4.95 ERA. Ortiz, however, has been a bright spot for Pittsburgh, boasting a 4-2 record and a 2.95 ERA.

Odds and Betting Lines

Betting Market	Odds
Over/Under	8.5
Chicago White Sox Spread	+1.5 (-125)
Pittsburgh Pirates Spread	-1.5 (+104)
Chicago White Sox Moneyline	+145
Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline	-165

Pitching Probables

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	Strikeouts	Walks	WHIP
Chris Flexen (CHW)	2-7	4.95	67	34	1.38
Luis Ortiz (PIT)	4-2	2.95	52	18	1.18

Team Previews

Chicago White Sox

Hitting: The White Sox have struggled offensively this season. With a team batting average of .220, they rank near the bottom in the league. Andrew Vaughn has been a bright spot with a .240 average, but overall, the team has failed to produce runs consistently.

Relief Pitching: Chicago's bullpen has not been reliable, with a team ERA of 4.53 and only 17 saves, ranking them 28th in the league.

Fielding: Defensively, the White Sox have committed 55 errors, putting them in the top 10 for most errors in the league.

Starting Pitchers: Chris Flexen has been one of the main starters but has struggled with a 4.95 ERA and a 2-7 record. The starting rotation has been a weak point for the team.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Hitting: The Pirates have been inconsistent at the plate, with a team batting average of .229. Bryan Reynolds leads the team with a .277 average and 17 home runs, providing a crucial spark in the lineup.

Relief Pitching: Pittsburgh's bullpen has been a strength, with a 3.90 ERA and 24 saves, ranking 13th in the league.

Fielding: Defensively, the Pirates have committed 47 errors, which ranks them in the middle of the pack.

Starting Pitchers: Luis Ortiz has been impressive with a 2.95 ERA and a 4-2 record. The starting rotation has been relatively solid compared to the rest of the league.

Team Injuries

Chicago White Sox

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Matt Foster	RP	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 26

Pittsburgh Pirates

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Ryan Borucki	RP	Wrist	Expected to be out until at least Jul 12

Betting Trends

• White Sox are 1-9 in their last 10 games.
• White Sox are 17-31 at home this season.
• Pirates are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
• Pirates are 23-24 on the road this season.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Flexen's last 4 starts.
• Pirates are 4-1 in Ortiz's last 5 starts.
• Under is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 games.
• Over is 6-4 in Pirates last 10 games.
• White Sox are 2-8 against NL Central teams.
• Pirates are 6-4 against AL Central teams.

Recent Games

Chicago White Sox

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Minnesota	3-2	L
vs Minnesota	3-1	W
vs Minnesota	8-6	L
@ Miami	7-4	L
@ Miami	4-3	L

Pittsburgh Pirates

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Milwaukee	1-0	W
@ Milwaukee	9-0	L
@ Milwaukee	12-2	W
vs New York	8-2	W
vs New York	3-2	L

Team Rankings

Category	White Sox	Pirates
Hitting	29th	27th
Starting Pitching	26th	13th
Relief Pitching	28th	13th
Fielding	8th	18th

Significant Betting Stats

• White Sox are 27-68 overall this season.
• Pirates are 45-48 overall this season.
• White Sox have a 17-31 home record.
• Pirates have a 23-24 road record.
• White Sox are 1-9 in their last 10 games.
• Pirates are 4-1 in Ortiz's last 5 starts.
• White Sox are 0-4 in Flexen's last 4 starts.
• Under is 7-3 in White Sox last 10 games.
• Over is 6-4 in Pirates last 10 games.
• Pirates are 6-4 against AL Central teams.

Weather

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