As we gear up for tonight’s showdown at Guaranteed Rate Field, the New York Yankees are set to face the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of their series. With Juan Soto leading the Yankees and Andrew Vaughn spearheading the charge for the White Sox, expect some fireworks. Let’s dive right into it!

Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 8:10 PM ET
• Where: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch: NBCS-CHI

The Yankees are walking into this game as heavy favorites with a moneyline of -310, while the White Sox are considered the underdogs at +247. New York is also the run-line favorite (-1.5). The total for runs sits at 9, with odds of -108 to go over and -112 to go under.

Yankees vs. White Sox Betting Insights

It’s essential to keep tabs on some key stats and trends before putting your money down:

• The Yankees have been established as favorites 89 times this season and clinched 50 victories, translating to a 56.2% win rate.
• New York has twice played as favorites at -310 or more and managed to win both times.
• The implied probability of the Yankees winning, based on the moneyline, stands at 75.6%.
• The White Sox have been underdogs in 112 games this year, winning just 24 of those contests. That’s a 21.4% win rate.
• Chicago has surprisingly won all six games in which they were underdogs at +247 or more.
• Odds suggest the White Sox have a 28.8% chance of securing a win tonight.

Yankees Recent Betting Performance

Here’s a quick look at how the Yankees have been doing recently:

• Over the past 10 games where they were moneyline favorites, the Yankees went 5-2.
• Out of the last 10 matchups, the Yankees and their opponents exceeded the set total in seven games.
• They hold a 5-5-0 record against the spread over their past 10 outings.

SME’S 3 Betting Insights:

• Yankees’ Stronghold: With 42 homers under his belt, Aaron Judge continues to be lethal. He ranks first in both home runs and RBIs across the league. This makes him a solid bet for individual performances.
• Consistency of Jazz Chisholm: Having batted .350 in his last five games, Jazz Chisholm seems to be on a hot streak. His stats suggest he could potentially tear up the White Sox pitching tonight.
• Potential for Over: Given that the Yankees and their opponents hit the over seven out of ten times recently, betting on the over might be worth a closer look.

White Sox Recent Betting Performance

Here’s how the White Sox have fared lately:

• They are 1-9 in their last 10 games as underdogs.
• Over those 10 games, the total has hit the over four times.
• The White Sox hold a 4-6-0 record against the spread over the same period.

As we look forward to this exciting match-up, keep these insights in mind. Betting can add an extra thrill to the game, but always approach it with analysis and balance. Catch you tonight at Guaranteed Rate Field!

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