Parlay: Chicago White Sox VS Los Angeles Dodgers 2025-07-02

Same-Game Parlay Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 & Under 9.5 Runs
Odds: 3.0 (FanDuel)

Why This Works:
1. Dodgers -1.5 Spread (1.65): Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.61 ERA) faces a White Sox lineup missing Luis Robert Jr. and dealing with a rookie starter (Shane Smith, 3.38 ERA). The prediction of a 6-2 LA win comfortably covers the -1.5 spread.
2. Under 9.5 Runs (1.82): While the Dodgers’ offense is potent, Smith’s 3.38 ERA and the White Sox’s weak offense (3rd-lowest in MLB in runs scored) limit scoring. A 6-2 total (8 runs) fits comfortably under 9.5.

Implied Probability:
- Dodgers -1.5: ~60.6%
- Under 9.5: ~54.9%
- Combined: ~33.3% (3.0 odds)

Edge:
- Yamamoto’s dominance and the White Sox’s weak offense make the under attractive.
- The spread is manageable given the predicted blowout (6-2).

Bookmaker: FanDuel (best odds for this combo).

Final Verdict: A smart, high-probability parlay with solid value. The Dodgers’ pitching and the White Sox’s struggles make this a low-risk, high-reward play.

Created: July 2, 2025, 3:40 p.m. GMT