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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago White Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Friday.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago whitesox are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
Jesús Luzardo (4-4, 4.30 ERA) will get the ball for the Phillies, while the White Sox have opted for Anthony Kay (5-1, 3.77 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Phillies as the most likely winner of the White Sox vs. Phillies game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
White Sox vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB game between the White Sox and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 62.8% chance of defeating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 54.4% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 51.7% chance of going over.
White Sox vs. Phillies odds [6/5/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | White Sox | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-130) | -1.5 (+110) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -190 |
| Total | o8.5 (-105) | u8.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
White Sox vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Phillies -1.5 | +110 |
| Moneyline | White Sox | +160 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
White Sox vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB game between the Phillies and White Sox at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 62.8% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Friday's MLB matchup.
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