White Sox vs Mets Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for July 18 (Robert's Summer Tear Continues)

The Chicago White Sox (40-55) and New York Mets (43-50) are set to begin a three-game series at Citi Field on Tuesday, July 18.

White Sox vs Mets Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
• Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
• Venue: Citi Field -- Queens, New York
• Coverage: NBC Sports Chicago, SportsNet New York

The White Sox impressed over the weekend, notching back-to-back wins over the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves. Meanwhile, the Mets are ready to return to action after most recently picking up a 2-1 extra-innings win against the LA Dodgers on Sunday.

White Sox vs Mets Odds & Spread

• All MLB betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: CHW: (+104) | NYM: (-122)
• Spread: CHW: +1.5 (-194) | NYM: +1.5 (+160)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-120) | Under: (-102)

The Mets enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 8.5 runs with the Over being favored at -120 odds.

White Sox vs Mets Betting Trends

• The White Sox are 4-8 straight up (SU) in their last 12 games against the Mets.
• The Mets are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games against the AL Central.
• The total has hit the Over in six of the White Sox's last 12 road games.
• The total has hit the Under in six of the Mets' last seven games against the White Sox.

White Sox vs Mets Prediction & Pick

If starting pitcher Lucas Giolito continues his strong play, the White Sox have a great shot at winning. The Santa Monica, CA native has been tough to beat since the beginning of June, going 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA. He's racked up 48 strikeouts over that stretch while allowing just 29 hits over 44 innings.

Meanwhile, the Mets' Carlos Carrasco is making his first start since July 6; a performance that saw him record four K's without allowing a run over eight innings in a 9-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Unfortunately, Carrasco has struggled at home this season, playing to a 7.23 ERA in five previous starts at Citi Field.

I see the White Sox pulling off the upset tonight. Not only has Giolito been a force, but the White Sox are feeling good about themselves following back-to-back wins over the Majors' best team. The Mets are also just 3-5 SU in their last eight home games and have lost six of their previous eight meetings with an AL club.

With the Mets also being just 7-7 SU as the favorite against AL teams this season, the door is open for the White Sox to win on the road.

Final Score Prediction: White Sox: 5 | Mets: 4

White Sox vs Mets Best Bet

You'd be hard-pressed to find a hotter player at the moment than Chicago's Luis Robert Jr. The White Sox outfielder is batting .329 with nine home runs and 18 RBIs in his last 18 games, averaging 3.1 total bases per contest.

Robert is also coming off an amazing performance that saw him record four hits and seven total bases against the Braves on Sunday. Considering how he's now racked up at least three TB in nine of his last 18 outings, don't be surprised if Robert makes his presence felt tonight.

Bet: Luis Robert Jr. to Record 3+ Total Bases (+200)

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