The Chicago White Sox make their way to Los Angeles for a three-game series against the Dodgers. Lance Lynn gets the ball for the White Sox, while Tony Gonsolin takes the mound for the Dodgers. Let’s dive into the top White Sox-Dodgers bet.
White Sox-Dodgers Bet: Dodgers First Five Innings Team Total
If this is your first time betting a first five innings team total, welcome. This bet is only available on DraftKings, but we will discuss alternative plays that correlate.
Lance Lynn is in a tough spot come Tuesday night. Multiple hitters in the Dodgers lineup have faced off against the 36-year-old a handful of times in years past. Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez, and David Peralta all have at least nine at-bats against Lynn, with Betts having the most success. He has six career hits, with two extra-base hits and two walks. Meanwhile, Freeman has the fourth-most hits against righties, with 22 extra-base hits this season. The two will be ready out the gate against Lynn, who has allowed a run in the first inning in four of 12 road starts.
Lynn has allowed at least three runs in the first five innings in eight of his 13 starts, including five of seven on the road. His 5.39 xERA is the worst of his career, and he is allowing a 42.1 hard-hit rate. His earned runs prop on Caesars Sportsbook is the best alternative, as it’s listed at over 2.5 (-146).
The Dodgers’ league-leading 113 home runs will be on full display against Lynn, who has allowed 16 home runs in 2023. Martinez headlines Dinger Tuesday and will look to drive in Betts and Freeman as the No. 5 hitter.
Best White Sox-Dodgers Bet: Los Angeles Dodgers First Five Innings Over 2.5 Runs (-125, DraftKings)
