<p>New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox Prediction and Betting Odds. Let’s take a look at the 40-41 New York Yankees vs the 42-40 Chicago White Sox in the opener of three game series in Chicago, Illinois. The opening pitch is set to be tossed at 2:10 PM ET on Monday July 4, 2016.</p>
<p>In their last games: The Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 and the White Sox beat the Houston Astros 4-1. The Yankees scored six runs on 10 hits while rookie starter Chad Green gave the Yankees six strong innings. The White Sox scored four runs on nine hits and starter Jose Quintana was masterful over seven innings allowing one run on two before the bullpen came in and pitched two scoreless frames.</p>
<p>The Yankees lost the first two games of their most recent series against the Padres before winning yesterday to avoid the sweep. They are in 4th place in the AL East seven games back of the Baltimore Orioles. New York ranks 24th in the Majors in runs scored and 18th in team ERA.</p>
<p>The White Sox have won two in a row and four of their last five games and sit in 4th place in the AL Central 7.5 games back of the Cleveland Indians. Chicago is led by their pitching, which ranks 11th in team ERA while they only rank 22nd in runs scored.</p>
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Pitching Match Up</h2>
<p>New York: C.C. Sabathia (5-5, 3.17 ERA)<br />
Chicago: James Shields (1-2, 11.07 ERA)</p>
<p>C.C. Sabathia goes for the Yankees today and in his last outing he was tagged up for six earned runs in seven innings in a 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. The Yankees had won his previous three starts. In his last two outings Sabathia has given up 11 earned runs in 11 innings of work. In his career he is 19-5 with a 3.68 ERA in 34 starts facing the White Sox. The Yankees have won six of their last eight games against the White Sox with Sabathia on the hill.</p>
<p>James Shields goes for the White Sox and in his last start he was solid only giving up one earned run in six innings in a 9-6 win over the Minnesota Twins. After getting shelled in his first three starts for the White Sox since coming over in a trade with the San Diego Padres Shields has been solid in his last two starts giving up a combined four earned runs. In his career he is 10-16 with a 4.15 ERA in 31 career starts against the Yankees.</p>
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Betting Angles</h2>
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The Yankees are 12-3 in their last 15 games against the White Sox.</li>
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The Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the White Sox in Chicago.</li>
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In the last 7 games between these teams the Over record is 5-2.</li>
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In the last 4 games between these teams in Chicago the total has gone Over every time.</li>
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This season the White Sox are 21-19 at home and the Yankees are 17-23 on the road.</li>
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STRAIGHT UP / OVER/UNDER / RUN LINE RECORDS</h2>
<p>New York Yankees: 40-41 SU / O/U 35-38 / Run Line W/L 36-45<br />
Chicago White Sox: 42-40 SU / O/U 37-42 / Run Line W/L 40-42</p>
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New York at Chicago Bay Key Betting Trends</h2>
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NY is 9-4 in their last 13 games following a win.</li>
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NY is 2-10 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning record.</li>
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NY has an Over record of 5-1 in their last 6 road games.</li>
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CHI is 4-1 in their last 5 overall.</li>
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CHI is 5-2 in their last 7 home games.</li>
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CHI has an Over record of 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.</li>
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Key Player Injuries</h2>
<p>YANKEES<br />
[RF] 04/03/2016 - Mason Williams 60-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 03/31/2016 - Bryan Mitchell 60-day DL (3/31) ( Toe )<br />
[1B] 03/31/2016 - Gregory Bird 60-day DL (3/25); out for season ( Shoulder )<br />
[1B] 06/10/2016 - Chris Parmelee 15-day DL (6/10) ( Hamstring )<br />
[LF] 05/31/2016 - Dustin Ackley 60-day DL (5/29), out for season ( Shoulder )<br />
[RF] 07/03/2016 - Carlos Beltran "?" Monday vs. Chicago White Sox ( Hamstring)</p>
<p>WHITE SOX<br />
[P] 06/21/2016 - Zach Putnam 15-day DL (6/21) ( Elbow )<br />
[3B] 07/01/2016 - Matt Davidson 15-day DL (6/30) ( Foot )<br />
[LF] 06/30/2016 - Melky Cabrera out indefinitely ( Wrist )<br />
[P] 05/06/2016 - Jacob Petricka 15-day DL (5/2) ( Hip )<br />
[C] 04/27/2016 - Kevan Smith 15-day DL (4/24) ( Pelvis )<br />
[CF] 06/10/2016 - Austin Jackson 15-day DL (6/10) ( Knee )<br />
[DH] 06/10/2016 - Justin Morneau 15-day DL (6/9) ( Elbow )</p>