Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions July 2nd 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox July 2nd 2025

The Chicago White Sox are set to play the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The game starts at 10:10 PM under clear skies. Fans can watch the game on CHSN. The White Sox have struggled this season with a 28-56 record. They face a tough challenge against the Dodgers, who have a strong 53-32 record. Sean Burke will pitch for the White Sox, while Clayton Kershaw takes the mound for the Dodgers.

White Sox vs Dodgers Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
• Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
• Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
• Betting Odds:
  • Consensus: White Sox +261, Dodgers -322
  • Fanduel: White Sox +260, Dodgers -320
  • Betmgm: White Sox +260, Dodgers -325
  • Caesars: White Sox +260, Dodgers -335

The White Sox Can Win If…

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a strong 5-2 win against the San Francisco Giants. Kyle Teel led the way with three hits and two RBIs. Mike Tauchman also contributed with three hits, helping the team rack up 11 hits in total.

The White Sox have shown they can win with solid pitching and timely hitting. Sean Burke will start the next game with a 4.22 ERA, and he has been effective in key situations. The team ranks 14th in walks, showing patience at the plate, which can lead to scoring opportunities.

Key players like Miguel Vargas and Lenyn Sosa have been consistent. Vargas leads the team with 10 home runs, while Sosa has a .273 average. With these players in form, the White Sox have a good chance to secure another win.

The Dodgers Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a win against the Kansas City Royals with a 5-1 score in their last game. Enrique Hernández and Will Smith each hit a home run, contributing to the team’s seven hits. Lou Trivino pitched one inning, allowing only one earned run and striking out one batter.

The Dodgers lead the league in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and home runs. With a team batting average of .263 and 133 home runs, their offense is strong. Shohei Ohtani is a key player, with 29 home runs and a .287 batting average.

Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers, holding a 3.03 ERA and a 4-0 record. His performance can be crucial, as the Dodgers’ pitching ranks sixth in strikeouts. The team’s mix of strong hitting and reliable pitching makes them a tough opponent for the Chicago White Sox.

The Lean

The Dodgers are the pick on the moneyline at -322. They have the top-ranked batting average and on-base percentage this season. The White Sox rank 23rd in batting average and have a higher ERA, making the Dodgers a strong choice to win.

For the over/under, take the under at 9.0 runs. The Dodgers’ pitching has a better ERA compared to the White Sox. With both teams having a decent number of strikeouts, a lower-scoring game is likely. My model projects a final score of Dodgers 5, White Sox 3.

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History on the Mound: Clayton Kershaw Chases 3,000 Strikeouts vs. White Sox

It will be a night of history at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. All eyes will be on the mound as future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw takes the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers with a legendary milestone directly in his sights as he faces the visiting Chicago White Sox.

The Countdown to 3,000

Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, enters his start just three strikeouts away from becoming the 20th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts. He will join an elite club that includes just three other left-handers: Steve Carlton, Randy Johnson, and CC Sabathia. Even more impressively, he will become only the third pitcher to record all 3,000 strikeouts with a single team, joining Walter Johnson and Bob Gibson.

“A chance to strike out three at home (will) be really cool,” said Kershaw, who is also on a four-game personal winning streak.

The Perfect Opponent?

The stage is perfectly set for Kershaw to make history on Wednesday. He will be facing a White Sox team that has the worst batting average in all of baseball (.220) and is among the league leaders in strikeouts. The matchup heavily favors the veteran ace.

“Very good pitcher obviously (and) still performing well,” said White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. “Just a competitor that presents a lot of problems for hitters on both sides. We’ll have our work cut out for us.”

A Duel of Opposites

The pitching matchup is a classic case of a living legend versus a rookie opener. While Kershaw (4-0, 3.03 ERA) chases history, the White Sox will counter with left-hander Brandon Eisert (2-1, 4.33 ERA), who will be making just his third career start. This massive mismatch on paper will be the top story on the scores and odds board.

Subplots at the Stadium

While Kershaw’s chase is the main event, the Dodgers’ offense continues to roll, with Shohei Ohtani hitting his 30th home run in Tuesday’s 6-1 victory. How to approach betting on a game with such a major, highly-publicized milestone is a key topic in our expert betting guide. For two MLB teams at opposite ends of the spectrum, Wednesday is all about history. To see what our experts are predicting, check out our daily MLB picks.