
Reds vs. White Sox Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 14
Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds will try to take down Luis Robert and the Chicago White Sox when the teams meet on Wednesday at 7:14 p.m. ET. The White Sox are listed as +167 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Reds (-201). Cincinnati is a 1.5-run favorite (at +100 odds). The total is 8.5 runs for this matchup (with -116 odds to hit the over and -104 odds to go under).
Check out everything you need from a betting perspective on the Reds-White Sox game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Reds vs. White Sox Game Information & Odds
- When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:14 p.m. ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to watch on TV: FDSOH and CHSN
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | -201 | +167 | 8.5 | -116 | -104 | -1.5 | +100 | -120 |
Reds vs. White Sox Prediction
- Score Prediction: Reds 5, White Sox 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Reds 55%, White Sox 45%
Reds vs. White Sox Betting Insights
- This season, the Reds have won 10 out of the 20 games, or 50%, in which they've been favored.
- This season Cincinnati has won two of its three games when favored by at least -201 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 66.8% chance of a victory for the Reds.
- The White Sox have been underdogs in 42 games this season and have come away with the win 13 times (31%) in those contests.
- This year, Chicago has won five of 21 games when listed as at least +167 or worse on the moneyline.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the White Sox have a 37.5% chance of pulling out a win.
Reds Recent Betting Performance
- The Reds were the moneyline favorite three times over the last 10 games, but they lost each matchup.
- In their last 10 matchups -- all had a set run total -- the Reds and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total three times.
- The Reds' ATS record is 3-7-0 over their past 10 games.
Reds Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 2-8 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.0 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 4.74 |
| K/9 | 9.5 |
Reds Player Insights
- De La Cruz has accumulated a team-high seven home runs and 30 runs batted in.
- Of all hitters in baseball, De La Cruz's home run total ranks him 44th, and his RBI tally puts him 13th.
- TJ Friedl is batting .274 with six doubles, a triple, three home runs and 20 walks.
- Friedl ranks 158th in homers in baseball, and 114th in RBI.
- Gavin Lux has put up a team-best batting average of .276.
- Jose Trevino is batting .307 with 10 doubles, three home runs and five walks.
Reds Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | 0.5 (-220) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+140) |
| Jose Trevino | 0.5 (-225) | 1.5 (+140) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
| Gavin Lux | 0.5 (-245) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+200) |
| Elly De La Cruz | 0.5 (-245) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+155) |
| Austin Hays | 0.5 (-260) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+100) |
White Sox Recent Betting Performance
- In 10 games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the White Sox have a record of 4-6.
- When it comes to hitting the over, the White Sox and their opponents are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games with a total.
- The White Sox have won six of their last 10 games against the spread.
White Sox Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 2.8 |
| HR | 4 |
| ERA | 4.02 |
| K/9 | 6.3 |
White Sox Player Insights
- Miguel Vargas is hitting .221 with nine doubles, three home runs and 17 walks, while getting on base at a rate of .314.
- Vargas' home run total places him 158th in the majors, and he is 144th in RBI.
- Robert has racked up a team-high five home runs.
- Robert ranks 88th among all hitters in the majors in home runs, and 131st in RBI.
- Andrew Vaughn leads the White Sox in home runs (five) and runs batted in (17).
- Matthew Thaiss has four doubles, a home run and 19 walks while hitting .224.
White Sox Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | 0.5 (-200) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
| Luis Robert | 0.5 (-195) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
| Lenyn Sosa | 0.5 (-240) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+190) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 0.5 (-250) | 1.5 (+110) | - | 0.5 (+145) |
| Tim Elko | 0.5 (-165) | 0.5 (-170) | - | 0.5 (+210) |
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