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MLB betting preview (July 9): Blue Jays vs. White Sox predictions
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rate Field
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Greg Warren
Jul 9, 2025, 12:14 EDTUpdated: Jul 9, 2025, 16:49 EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking for their 11th straight win when they close out a series with the White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon.
Toronto claimed a 6-1 victory in a rain-shortened game on Tuesday night over the White Sox to extend its winning streak to 10 games, the longest streak since it won 11 straight in 2015.
Chicago has dropped three straight contests and six of its last eight.
Let’s take a look at the odds for Wednesday’s series finale between the Blue Jays and White Sox courtesy of bet365.

Blue Jays vs. White Sox odds

Blue Jays moneyline odds
-150
White Sox moneyline odds
+125
Runline odds
Blue Jays -1.5 (+110), White Sox +1.5 (-130)
Game total
Over 8.5 runs (-105), Under 8.5 (-115)
Date/time
July 9, 2:10 p.m. ET

Probable starting pitchers

Toronto: LHP Eric Lauer (4-1, 2.65 ERA, 9.00 K/9)
Lauer hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs in a single one of his 13 appearances (seven starts) this season, and he’s coming off a solid outing against the Los Angeles Angels, who managed just two runs on three hits over six innings against the southpaw. Lauer has interesting reverse splits, as he’s actually more effective against right-handed batters, who are collectively slashing just .177/.261/.355 off of him this season.
Chicago: RHP Adrian Houser (4-2, 1.60 ERA, 6.57 K/9)
Houser has been fantastic for the lowly White Sox this season, allowing three earned runs or less in each of his eight starts this season. He hasn’t allowed an earned run over his last two starts, and he pitched well against Toronto a few weeks ago, holding the Blue Jays to two runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings. Opponents are barreling him up at just 5.4% this season, which ranks in the 88th percentile in the league. He throws a potent sinker roughly 43% of the time to induce plenty of ground balls.

Notable injuries

Outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder), outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring), and pitchers Yimi Garcia (ankle), Nick Sandlin (elbow), and Bowden Francis (shoulder) are on the injured list for Toronto.
Pitchers Jared Shuster (finger), Martin Perez (elbow), and Cam Booser (shoulder) are on the IL for Chicago. Outfielder Brooks Baldwin is day-to-day with back tightness.

Weather

Forecasts are calling for temperatures around 27 C with a 30% chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow out to right field at 11 mph.

Blue Jays vs. White Sox betting trends

  • Toronto owns the best record on the runline (55-37 ATS) in the majors.
  • The under is 9-2 in Chicago’s last 11 games.
  • Chicago has lost nine straight games at home to Toronto.

Blue Jays vs. White Sox player prop trends

  • Houser has recorded four or more strikeouts in three straight starts and six of his last seven. However, the Blue Jays are the best in the league at limiting strikeouts at an average of 6.6 per game. Houser is around +105 to exceed this line on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Mike Tauchman has hit safely in six straight games for the White Sox and is -185 to extend that streak.
  • Joey Loperfido has driven in at least one run in four straight games and is +210 to extend that streak.

Blue Jays vs. White Sox best bet

  • Game total under 8.5 runs: -112 for one unit (best odds @ Pinnacle). There are several factors that point to this series finale being a low-scoring affair. Firstly, both starting pitchers are in fine form right now, and the bullpens are in great shape for these teams after Tuesday’s rain-shortened game that was called in the seventh inning. Both managers won’t hesitate to go to their respective bullpens early and often, if necessary, in order to get the best matchups. Secondly, it’s a getaway day for the Blue Jays, who will jet off to the West Coast to play the Athletics on Friday. Chicago will host the Cleveland Guardians for four games beginning Thursday before the All-Star break. Thirdly, the White Sox simply can’t hit, ranking near the bottom of the league in almost every offensive statistical category. They’ve only scored more than four runs once in their last eight games, and that was against the last-placed Rockies in hitter-friendly Colorado.

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