White Sox vs Guardians Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 5

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The Chicago White Sox (+118) visit Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (-145) on July 5, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Cleveland, OH.

This season, the White Sox are 46-42 against the spread (ATS), while the Guardians are 42-47 ATS.

White Sox vs Guardians Starting Pitchers Today:

  • White Sox starting pitcher: Chris Murphy 2-0, 3.79 ERA
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Tanner Bibee 2-9, 3.72 ERA

White Sox vs. Guardians Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
White Sox+1.5 -165O 8.5 -118+118
Guardians -1.5 +135U 8.5 -102-145

White Sox vs Guardians Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Guardians will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 57.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best White Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Sam Antonacci has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 away games (+21.10 Units / 264% ROI)
  • Tristan Peters has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+13.70 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Braden Montgomery has hit the Total Bases Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+8.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Tristan Peters has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+8.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Colson Montgomery has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 25 away games (+8.80 Units / 19% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Chase DeLauter has hit the Walks Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+12.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Daniel Schneemann has hit the Total Bases Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+10.65 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Daniel Schneemann has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.90 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Daniel Schneemann has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.70 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Daniel Schneemann has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+9.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 32 of their last 50 games (+12.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 50 games (+10.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 away games (+8.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games (+8.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 31 of their last 50 games (+8.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games (+8.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.40 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 40 games (+3.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 8 of their last 18 games at home (+3.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.45 Units / 18% ROI)

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the White Sox are 50-36 against the Run Line (+2.05 Units / 1.61% ROI).

  • 46-42 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.85 Units / 11.68% ROI
  • 50-36 when betting on the total runs Over for +10.65 Units / 11.08% ROI
  • 36-50 when betting on the total runs Under for -19.45 Units / -19.96% ROI

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 42-47 against the Run Line (-7.9 Units / -6.8% ROI).

  • 47-43 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.75 Units / 2.58% ROI
  • 43-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.2 Units / -8.34% ROI
  • 47-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.75 Units / -0.75% ROI

Guardians vs White Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Colson Montgomery +325
Kyle Manzardo +390
Miguel Vargas +425
Kahlil Watson +475
Chase DeLauter +500

Guardians vs White Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Sam Antonacci 0.5 -275 0.5 +190
Travis Bazzana 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Miguel Vargas 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Brayan Rocchio 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Kahlil Watson 0.5 -200 0.5 +145

Guardians vs White Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Gabriel Arias 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Kyle Manzardo 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Jacob Gonzalez 0.5 -185 0.5 +135
Chase Meidroth 0.5 -185 0.5 +135
Kahlil Watson 0.5 -175 0.5 +130

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The White Sox are 9-3 (.750) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The White Sox are just 30-7 (.811) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .861.

The White Sox are just 3-20 (.130) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The White Sox are 7-32 (.179) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .139.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Guardians are 15-2 (.882) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .705.

The Guardians are 25-17 (.595) after a loss this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .485.

The Guardians are 99-8 (.925) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .870.

The Guardians are 33-3 (.917) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .795.

White Sox hitters have 47 extra-base hits out of 95 total hits (49%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

The White Sox have a winning percentage of 67% at home this season — 3rd best in MLB.

White Sox hitters are slugging .431 against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB.

White Sox hitters have struck out in 25% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 5th highest in MLB.

The Guardians are batting just .199 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB.

Guardians hitters have an OBP of just .272 (385 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB.

Guardians hitters have an OBP of just .238 (232 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game this season — lowest in MLB.

The Guardians are batting just .218 on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for highest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have won only 20% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

The White Sox have won 56% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have walked 10% of batters this season — 4th highest in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 30% in close and late situations this season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Guardians pitchers this season — 4th best in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% this season — 4th best in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have won 35% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 5th highest in MLB.

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