Chicago White Sox Starter James Shields Out to Silence Philadelphia Phillies Bats in MLB Contest

The Chicago White Sox battle the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in MLB betting odds action at U.S. Cellular Field.

Chicago hands the ball to starter James Shields in this one and he'll try to improve on his 5-15 mark on the year. Philadelphia counters with Jerad Eickhoff, who will try to quiet the fans and the White Sox bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the Chicago White Sox in this matchup found them as -105 on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 9.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.8-4.6 result in favor of the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago White Sox Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Chicago White Sox bring a 60-64 record to the battle against the 58-68 Phillies. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Philadelphia injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Chicago White Sox at No. 24 and the Philadelphia Phillies at No. 18 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Chicago White Sox No. 25-ranked scoring average of 4.05 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies offense rated No. 29 and scoring 3.76 runs per game. The White Sox have averaged 8.6 hits per game to date this season, more than the Phillies hitters have managed (8.12 per nine innings).

Philadelphia brings the No. 23-rated defense to this matchup, facing the White Sox's No. 13-ranked defense.