MLB Betting: White Sox vs Pirates

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PNC Park in an interleague contest. The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Mark Buehrle in this game. Buehrle has a 4-6 record and a 4.93 ERA this season. Meanwhile, it'll be Ross Ohlendorf who starts for the Pirates. Righthander Ohlendorf is 0-4 with a 4.95 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Carlos Quentin knocked in a pair of runs for Chicago on Wednesday, as the White Sox defeated the Pirates 7-2. The White Sox won that game as -137 favorites, and the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5) set by sportsbooks. John Danks tossed eight innings for the win, allowing just four hits and two runs for the White Sox. Zach Duke gave up eight hits and five runs over 5 2-3 innings in a losing effort for the Pirates. Current streak: Chicago has won 2 straight games. Pittsburgh has lost 10 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 30-34 SU Pittsburgh: 23-42 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 1-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3 After a win are 4-6 Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After a loss are 1-9 A few trends to consider: Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Chi White Sox at Washington, Friday, June 18 Pittsburgh home to Cleveland, Friday, June 18 For winning point spread picks, Joe Duffy has his picks part of GodsTips, anchor of OffshoreInsiders.com A long-time veteran of the sports betting industry, Duffy got his start at Dial Sports 976 Dial It service and eventually became the most decorated scorephone handicapper in history.