Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4/7/2023 Picks, Tips and Predictions
The Chicago White Sox will be visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates in their upcoming MLB game on Friday, April 7, 2023, at 4:12 PM ET in PNC Park, PA. Chicago had a Thursday afternoon game against the Giants, and currently holds a 3-3 record as they enter this upcoming match. They’re trailing the Cleveland Indians by 1.5 matches in the AL Central. In their last game, which took place on Wednesday, Chicago’s offense was led by Luis Robert who had three hits, two runs, and two RBIs. Andrew Benintendi, Yoan Moncada, and Gavin Sheets each had two hits as well. Dylan Cease was credited with the win after pitching five innings and allowing one run on one hit with eight strikeouts. Five relievers helped to finish the game.
The White Sox will be starting Lucas Giolito for his second game of the season. Giolito currently has a 3.60 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and has recorded one walk and six strikeouts so far this season. In his previous game against the Houston Astros, he allowed three runs on five hits, one walk, and had six strikeouts. Although he pitched well, the White Sox lost the game 6-4. This will be Giolito’s fifth time facing off against the Pirates.
- The Chicago White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 meetings with the Pirates.
- The White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road against Pittsburgh.
- The Chi White Sox are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National League.
Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4/7/2023 Picks, Tips and Predictions
Pittsburgh completed a sweep of Boston with a win in the last game of their series on Wednesday. The Pirates improved their record to 4-2 and were one game behind the Brewers for first place in the NL Central heading into Thursday. Carlos Santana and Andrew McCutchen contributed two hits apiece in Wednesday’s game, with Santana hitting his first home run of the year. Mitch Keller (1-0) secured the victory by pitching seven innings and giving up just one run on four hits, with 2 walks and 7 strikeouts.
Rich Hill will take the mound for his second start of the season hoping to rebound from a tough debut. He currently has a record of 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP, two walks, and 7 strikeouts. In his first game against the Reds on Saturday, Hill pitched five innings, giving up three runs on three hits, including two home runs, with 2 walks and 7 strikeouts. The Pirates will be relying on Hill to help them maintain their momentum as they continue their quest for the top spot in the NL Central.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home against the Chi White Sox.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games with a team in the AL Central Division.
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ last 17 games played in April.
Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates. The MLB pick for this game is the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates have an advantage over the Chicago White Sox due to having Thursday off while the White Sox played against the San Francisco Giants. This gives the Pirates more time to rest and prepare for their game against the White Sox. The White Sox, on the other hand, had to play a game and then travel to Pittsburgh in less than 24 hours. This puts more pressure on their bullpen, especially after starter Lance Lynn only pitched 4.1 innings in the previous game. The Pirates have had a strong start to the season, largely due to their pitching staff’s better-than-expected performance. In contrast, the White Sox have been let down by their pitching so far, which is disappointing. With the advantage of playing at home and a newly strengthened bullpen, the Pirates are predicted to win with a score of 7-4.
MLB Starting Time: 4:12 PM ET
Location: PNC Park, PA
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
TV: MLBN
MLB Odds: Chicago White Sox -132
MLB Totals: 8.5
