Introduction

Get ready for a thrilling afternoon of Major League Baseball as the Cleveland Guardians prepare to square off against the Chicago White Sox. Building on the spectacular season both teams are having, this enticing clash brings together some of the best talent in the league.

Game Time

The action begins at Sunday, July 13 at 02:10 PM ET at Guaranteed Rate Field, where power bats can thrive.

Moneyline Odds

Cleveland Guardians: -152
Chicago White Sox: +118

Over/Under Line: 8.5

Latest Team Records

Cleveland Guardians have a record of 44-49 with a win percentage of 0.473, while the Chicago White Sox hold a record of 32-63 with a win percentage of 0.337.

Injury Report

Key injuries for the Cleveland Guardians include:

• Andrew Walters (Lat) – Status: 60-Day-IL. Walter underwent surgery Monday to repair his right lat, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
• Ben Lively (Elbow) – Status: 60-Day-IL. Lively will undergo season-ending surgery to reconstruct his right elbow UCL and repair his flexor tendon.

The Chicago White Sox are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.

Key Player Stats

Cleveland Guardians

• Jose Ramirez: 0.297 AVG, 18 HR, 47 RBI
• Steven Kwan: 0.287 AVG, 6 HR, 29 RBI
• Carlos Santana: 0.23 AVG, 11 HR, 40 RBI

Chicago White Sox

• Lenyn Sosa: 0.274 AVG, 4 HR, 17 RBI
• Miguel Vargas: 0.219 AVG, 10 HR, 35 RBI
• Luis Robert Jr.: 0.188 AVG, 9 HR, 34 RBI

Team Analysis

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have shown remarkable resilience in their recent games, bagging a 4-1 win streak. The performance of key players, particularly Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan, has driven the team’s remarkable run-scoring capacity. The consistent striking power by Carlos Santana further reinforces their offensive front. The Guardians’ overall team confidence is soaring, thanks to their recent victories, marking a commendable momentum shift. The Guardians are in a prime position to capitalize on this momentum in their upcoming clash against the Chicago White Sox.

• Batting Average: 0.223
• Total Runs Scored: 341
• Home Runs: 96
• OPS: 0.662
• ERA: 3.93
• WHIP: 1.35

Home Record: 20-23 • Road Record: 25-26

Last 5 Games: W-L-W-W-W (5.6 runs per game)

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Chicago White Sox

On the other hand, a somewhat unstable performance has marked the Chicago White Sox’s recent outings, alternating between wins and losses to round up a 2-3 form in their last 5 games. They have shown glimpses of potential, especially in the clutch performances of Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas. Despite their inconsistent form, Luis Robert Jr. continues to provide a significant contribution to the team’s run-scoring effort. However, the White Sox will be looking for a rebound heading into the matchup against a confidently-playing Cleveland Guardians team.

• Batting Average: 0.22
• Total Runs Scored: 325
• Home Runs: 74
• OPS: 0.64
• ERA: 4.13
• WHIP: 1.39

Home Record: 21-28 • Road Record: 11-36

Last 5 Games: L-W-L-W-L (2.4 runs per game)

Head-to-Head History

Chicago White Sox 1–4 Cleveland Guardians (Last 5 games)

• 2025-07-12: CLE 6 @ CHW 2
• 2025-07-12: CLE 4 @ CHW 5
• 2025-07-11: CLE 4 @ CHW 2
• 2025-04-10: CHW 1 @ CLE 6
• 2025-04-09: CHW 2 @ CLE 3

Over/Under Trends

Cleveland Guardians‘s recent games have seen an average of 8.2 total runs scored per game over their last 6 matchups, with 2 games going over the total line.

Chicago White Sox‘s recent games have averaged 7.0 total runs per game over their last 6 matchups, with 3 games going over the total of 8.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

With a predominant winning streak, a better road record, and the advantage of having recently scored more runs per game, the Cleveland Guardians appear to be the stronger side. Pair this with their evident momentum and reliable key players, the Guardians offer great value on the moneyline and are the smart pick to secure a win in this matchup.

Smart money points to the Cleveland Guardians at -152 walking away with the win.

Over/Under Betting Prediction

Our pick is Under 8.5. Considering the modest recent performance of both teams in terms of offensive output, with combined runs hovering around the 7.4 mark, it indicates a potential low-scoring game.

Pick: Under

Bookmakers

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