As the calendar turns to May 20, 2024, an engaging battle is set to unfold in the MLB as the Chicago White Sox visit the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, with the first pitch scheduled for 3:07 PM under a sky of broken clouds.
Erick Fedde will take the pitcher’s mound for the White Sox, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 2.596. Facing him from the Blue Jays’ side will be José Berríos, who sports an ERA of 2.816. The Chicago White Sox, struggling in the 2024 AL Central Division, find themselves in 15th place with a record of 14-33, a winning percentage of .300, and a concerning 5-19 divisional record. Despite their challenges, the White Sox have pulled together 5 wins in their last 10 games but are currently marred by a three-game losing streak. Their road performances have been notably tough, with only 4 victories out of 23 games.
Conversely, the Toronto Blue Jays are in the 12th spot in the AL East Division standings, showcasing a slightly better performance with a 20-25 record and a .440 winning percentage. Their recent form includes a victory that snapped a losing streak, although consistency remains elusive both at home and on the road.
In terms of betting odds for this matchup, the Toronto Blue Jays are favored with a home team money line of -205, while the underdog Chicago White Sox stand at +172 on the away team money line. The point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the Blue Jays, with a total over/under of 7.5 runs for the game. These odds suggest a tight contest, hinting that Toronto’s slightly better season performance might give them the home field advantage in this outing.