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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago whitesox are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Progressive Field on Sunday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Tanner Bibee (2-9, 3.69 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians, while the White Sox have opted for Chris Murphy (2-0, 3.79 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Guardians as the most likely winner of the White Sox vs. Guardians game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
White Sox vs. Guardians prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the White Sox and Guardians, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Guardians a 56.1% chance of defeating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 60.2% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 51.9% chance of going over,.
White Sox vs. Guardians odds [7/5/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | White Sox | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+138) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -149 |
| Total | o8.5 (-106) | u8.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
White Sox vs. Guardians picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | White Sox +1.5 | -160 |
| Moneyline | White Sox | +130 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -106 |
According to our best MLB 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. Guardians game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and White Sox at Progressive Field is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict the Guardians, with a 56.1% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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