Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions July 3rd 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox July 3rd 2025

The Chicago White Sox travel to Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. This game is set for Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:10 PM. The weather forecast predicts a warm night with a clear sky and a light breeze blowing in.

The White Sox, managed by Will Venable, have struggled this season with a record of 28-57. Their road performance has been challenging, holding a 9-33 record. On the other hand, the Dodgers, led by Dave Roberts, have a strong 54-32 record, with a solid 31-14 at home. Starting on the mound for the White Sox is Aaron Civale, while Dustin May will pitch 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: Thursday, July 3, 2025
• Betting Odds: White Sox Moneyline +235, Dodgers Moneyline -287, White Sox Runline +1.5 (+116), Dodgers Runline -1.5 (-138), Total Over 9.0 (-113), Total Under 9.0 (-106)

The White Sox Can Win If…

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a tough 6-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In that game, Lenyn Sosa stood out with two hits and an RBI. Despite the loss, the White Sox have shown they can bounce back, as seen in their 5-2 win against the San Francisco Giants on June 29th.

The White Sox have some key stats that suggest they can win. They rank 13th in doubles with 127, showing they can hit for extra bases. Their pitching staff has given up 89 home runs, ranking 7th, which indicates they can limit long balls when needed.

In the upcoming game, Aaron Civale will start for the White Sox. He has a 4.74 ERA, which might not be the best, but he has the ability to keep the game close. With players like Andrew Benintendi, who has hit 10 home runs, the White Sox have the power needed to secure a win.

The Dodgers Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a 6-1 victory against the Chicago White Sox. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings and striking out eight. Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages, and Will Smith contributed with key hits, including a home run by Ohtani.

The Dodgers lead the league in several batting categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Their lineup is packed with power, as they rank first in home runs with 134. Key players like Shohei Ohtani, who has 30 home runs, and Will Smith, with a .320 batting average, are major threats at the plate.

On the mound, Dustin May will start for the Dodgers. He has a 4.68 ERA and has shown the ability to keep games close. With a strong offense backing him, the Dodgers have the tools to secure another win against the White Sox.

The Lean

The Dodgers are the pick to win the game with a moneyline of -287. The White Sox have a batting average of .220, ranking 22nd, while the Dodgers lead the league with a .262 average. The Dodgers’ strong hitting and the White Sox’s lower batting stats suggest a Dodgers win. My model projects a final score of Dodgers 6, White Sox 3.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 9.0. The Dodgers have a high slugging percentage of .459, ranking 1st, and have hit 134 home runs, also ranking 1st. This suggests a high-scoring game. My model projects a total of 9 runs, so the recommendation is to take the over at 9.0 (-113).

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Playoff Atmosphere at Dodger Stadium

Last night’s 5–4 extra-innings victory felt more like October than early July. Clayton Kershaw, despite giving up four runs, struck out three batters in the late innings to reach 3,000 career strikeouts. Los Angeles rallied for three runs in the ninth before Freddie Freeman’s walk-off RBI single against Steven Wilson sent a crowd of nearly 54,000 home happy.

Injury Impact and Lineup Changes

The Dodgers lost Max Muncy to a knee injury in the sixth inning; he’s headed for an MRI and is expected to sit out Thursday’s finale. Chicago also lost Michael A. Taylor with a shoulder contusion on the same play. Both clubs will rely on their benches to fill the void, making late-night matchups even more unpredictable.

Pitching Matchup for the Finale

Los Angeles turns to right-hander Dustin May (4–5, 4.68 ERA), who struggled in June with a 5.67 ERA over five starts. He’ll try to follow up Kershaw’s milestone night by silencing a struggling White Sox lineup. Chicago counters with Aaron Civale (1–4, 4.74 ERA), who in his only career start against the Dodgers allowed three homers in five innings last season.

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