Chicago White Sox Preview 2025: MLB Odds & Prediction

Shane Jackson Feb 26, 2025, 5:30 PM

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Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi, right, is congratulated by Luis Robert Jr. after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif.

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The White Sox went 41-121 during a record-setting season in 2024.
I predict Chicago will clear its win total in 2025.

No team lost more games in an MLB season than the Chicago White Sox did in 2024, finishing 41-121.

That means things can only go up from here, right?

Here’s a look at the latest MLB betting lines and my prediction for the White Sox for 2025:

White Sox MLB Odds 2025

Win Total: 53.5
AL Central: +25000
AL Pennant: +25000
World Series: +50000

The White Sox’s MLB odds view them as the worst team in baseball after their historic campaign in 2024. Chicago’s win total has dropped by eight games, marking the team’s lowest preseason over/under since at least 1990.

For comparison, check out this breakdown of Chicago’s preseason odds in recent years:

Year	Win Total	AL Central	AL Pennant	World Series
2024	61.5	+5000	+25000	+50000
2023	82.5	+250	+1600	+3500
2022	92.5	-200	+550	+1100
2021	90.5	-125	+400	+900

White Sox Depth Chart 2025

According to RosterResource, the White Sox will continue to rely on their youth movement as part of their rebuilding under first-year manager Will Venables.

In the offseason, Chicago traded away Garrett Crochet, landing a significant prospect haul from the Boston Red Sox. Catcher Kyle Teel was the top prospect in the trade and could find his way on the big-league roster this season.

Projected lineup

Player	Position	Hand	2024 wRC+
Mike Tauchman	RF	L	111
Luis Robert Jr.	CF	R	84
Andrew Benintendi	LF	L	93
Andrew Vaughn	1B	R	97
Josh Rojas	3B	L	91
Lenyn Sosa	2B	R	80
Miguel Vargas	DH	R	80
Colson Montgomery	SS	L	N/A
Korey Lee	C	R	64

Projected rotation

Player	Hand	2024 ERA	2024 IP
Martin Perez	LHP	4.53	135
Jonathan Cannon	RHP	4.49	124.1
Davis Martin	RHP	4.32	50
Sean Burke	RHP	1.42	19
Bryse Wilson	RHP	4.04	104.2

White Sox Player to Watch in 2025

Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is the White Sox player to watch in 2025, especially if his name continues to be in trade conversations.

Robert, 27, could net the White Sox another solid haul of prospects. He’s on a favorable contract that keeps him on the team until 2028 and is two years removed from an All-Star campaign.

If Robert isn’t dealt, he projects to be the best player on a White Sox team that lacks star power.

White Sox Betting Prediction for 2025

Based on the updated MLB odds market, I predict the White Sox will clear their win total (53.5) during the 2025 season.

I liked this win total a lot more when it opened at 51.5, but it’s still playable at 53.5. The White Sox won’t be as bad as last year. Call it positive regression or the first step of the rebuild – it doesn’t really matter.

There are more wins to be had in a weak AL Central alone after the White Sox finished with 10 victories against their division rivals last year.

PECOTA projects Chicago to finish with 62 wins in 2025. FanGraphs forecasts 62.2 victories.

This win total is a touch low.

Prediction: White Sox to finish over 53.5 wins (-110)

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