The Chicago White Sox are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on July 7, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 01:40 PM under partly cloudy skies. Jonathan Cannon, with an ERA of 4.615, will take the mound for the White Sox. His counterpart, Edward Cabrera, features a higher ERA of 7.172, pitching for the Marlins.

In the American League Central, the White Sox are currently ranked last with a record of 26 wins and 65 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of .290. They are also 5th in the division with a record of 7-23. Despite their struggles, they have managed 5 wins in their last 10 games and are bouncing back from a recent loss streak. Their performance home and away varies significantly, having won 16 of 45 home games and only 10 of 46 on the road.

Conversely, the Marlins, positioned at the bottom of the National League East, have a slightly better record at 31-58, equating to a .350 winning percentage. They are fifth in their division with a 7-19 intradivisional record. With 3 wins in their past 10 games, the Marlins look to build on a recent victory. At home, they’ve won 17 of 48 games, while their road victories stand at 14 out of 41 games.

Bettors should note the following odds for this matchup: The point spread is set at -1.5, with the Over/Under at 8.0 runs. The MoneyLine sees the Marlins as slight favorites at -141, contrasting with the White Sox at +119. Analyzing these odds, the slight edge given to the Marlins might reflect their marginally better overall and recent performance, despite both teams’ struggles this season.