The Bettor Mark called the White Sox a live underdog at +140 in Pittsburgh. He believes Chicago is swinging the bats better than the Pirates right now and sees Bailey Falter as a modest obstacle rather than an ace to fear. With no premium starter on the mound for Pittsburgh and the Sox offense showing signs of life heading into the break, Mark thinks the plus-money price offers solid value for bettors willing to grab the road dog.

Cash Out Sports Picks chose the Pittsburgh Pirates on the moneyline, pointing to a series of small but meaningful advantages. Pittsburgh has won four straight against Chicago and owns the better bullpen (3.76 ERA, 12th vs Chicago’s 4.00, 17th). The Pirates’ Bailey Falter has thrived at PNC Park (5-1, 3.25 ERA, 1.12 WHIP in 52.2 IP), whereas rookie Jonathan Cannon carries a 2-6 road record with a 4.97 ERA and .275 BAA. Neither offense is potent, but the White Sox are dead last with a .613 OPS with runners in scoring position compared to Pittsburgh’s .672. Cash Out Sports Picks believes the Pirates’ slight edge in clutch hitting and bullpen reliability will be enough to grind out a win in a low-scoring affair.