MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (73-60) vs. Chicago White Sox (48-85)

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Game Details

  • Time: 7:40 PM ET
  • Location: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
  • Broadcast: CHSN, YES

Team Form & Trends

The Yankees enter as −176 moneyline favorites after winning 63 of 111 games when heavily favored (56.8%) this season. Over their last 10 outings, New York has combined with opponents to hit the over eight times and holds a 7-3 record against the spread in that span.

Chicago has been cast as underdogs in 130 contests, emerging victorious 47 times (36.2%). In games with a +148 or longer moneyline, the White Sox are 18-45, and they’ve hit the over five times in their last 10 overall games.

Pitching Matchup

Warren makes his 28th start after posting a 1.41 WHIP over 131 IP, while Martin carries a 2.8 BB/9 into his 21st appearance of the season.

Betting Odds & Insights

• Yankees are 27-12 this year as −176-or-better favorites (63.8% implied win rate)
• White Sox are 47-83 as +148-or-worse underdogs (40.3% implied win rate)

Players to Watch

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge: Team-leading .323 AVG, 41 HR, 95 RBI
  • Cody Bellinger: .279 AVG, 25 HR, 40 BB; riding a .500 clip over his last five games

Chicago White Sox

  • Miguel Vargas: .235 AVG, 13 HR, 49 BB; spark plug atop the order
  • Lenyn Sosa: .272 AVG, 17 HR, 60 RBI; red-hot after a two-game hitting streak

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 176

Chicago White Sox          8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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