Download App
In the final game of a three-game series at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates (5-3) play the Chicago White Sox (4-5), Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Michael Kopech for the White Sox, and Juan Carlos Oviedo for the Pirates.
Despite playing away from home the White Sox are at -116 to win, compared to the Pirates at +100. The contest has a total set at 8.5.
White Sox vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
Chicago White Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
White Sox (-116)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -121, Under: +101)
When, Where, at What Time is White Sox vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Sunday, April 9, 2023
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: PNC Park
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Eloy Jiménez | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Liam Hendriks | 15-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Garrett Crochet | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Matt Foster | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Stephenson | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jarlin García | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Max Kranick | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| JT Brubaker | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Austin Hedges | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
Last Time Out: White Sox and Pirates
These teams meet again after the White Sox beat the Pirates 11-5 yesterday. Mike Clevinger earned the win for the White Sox (5.1 IP, 4 R, 8 H, 1 K), and Andrew Vaughn led the way offensively (2-for-3). Vince Velasquez (2.2 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss for the Pirates.
Betting Trends
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The White Sox have been favorites in five games this season and won two (40%) of those contests. Chicago is 2-3 this season when entering a game favored by -116 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 53.7% chance of a victory for the White Sox. Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their nine games with a total this season. The White Sox are 4-5-0 ATS in their nine games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert | 9 | .366 (21) | .366 (70) | .732 (10) | 9.8% (8) | 26.8% (139) | 0.0% (178) |
| Tim Anderson | 9 | .350 (30) | .381 (58) | .475 (77) | 0.0% (130) | 21.4% (92) | 4.8% (153) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 9 | .276 (82) | .432 (26) | .414 (106) | 0.0% (130) | 13.5% (42) | 16.2% (27) |
| Yoán Moncada | 9 | .343 (35) | .361 (75) | .629 (23) | 5.6% (42) | 27.8% (143) | 2.8% (173) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 9 | .294 (70) | .351 (88) | .353 (133) | 0.0% (130) | 13.5% (42) | 8.1% (99) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have been chosen as underdogs in eight games this year and have walked away with the win five times (62.5%) in those games. Pittsburgh has a mark of 5-3 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +100 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 50% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Pittsburgh and their opponents have gone over in four of their eight games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Pirates have posted a record of 5-3-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 8 | .424 (7) | .432 (26) | 1.000 (2) | 13.5% (1) | 10.8% (22) | 5.4% (145) |
| Andrew McCutchen | 8 | .375 (15) | .515 (9) | .583 (32) | 3.0% (100) | 12.1% (27) | 21.2% (10) |
| Oneil Cruz | 8 | .267 (92) | .378 (59) | .400 (110) | 2.7% (114) | 21.6% (96) | 16.2% (27) |
| Carlos Santana | 8 | .258 (104) | .361 (75) | .484 (71) | 5.6% (42) | 22.2% (97) | 13.9% (49) |
| Ji-Hwan Bae | 8 | .259 (100) | .286 (141) | .444 (90) | 3.6% (70) | 21.4% (92) | 3.6% (162) |
White Sox vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Pirates will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+100). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).