Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/5

MLB game preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will take on the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago. This MLB regular season game is set for Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 2:10 PM. Fans can watch the game on SNET.

The Blue Jays come into this game with a 4-4 record. They are second in the AL East but have lost their last three games. The White Sox, with a 3-5 record, are fourth in the AL Central and have won their last two games.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the Chicago White Sox on April 4th, with a score of 6-3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a home run and had two RBIs in that game, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

The Blue Jays also played the White Sox on April 3rd, losing a close game 5-4. Andrés Giménez hit a home run, contributing two RBIs. The team had a total of seven hits in that game, with four being extra-base hits.

Looking ahead, the Blue Jays have Eric Lauer as their probable starting pitcher for the next game. Lauer has a 1-0 record with a 3.38 ERA so far this season. The Blue Jays will aim to improve their recent performance against the White Sox.

Blue Jays vs White Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Venue: Rate Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Blue Jays Moneyline -150, White Sox Moneyline +126

Chicago White Sox Team Preview

The Chicago White Sox have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 6-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 4th, with strong contributions from Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami. Vargas went 2 for 2 with two doubles, while Murakami hit a home run and drove in three runs.

In the previous game on April 3rd, the White Sox edged out another win against the Blue Jays, 5-4. The team managed 11 hits, though none were for extra bases. Pitcher Grant Taylor made a brief but effective appearance, allowing no hits in one inning.

Earlier, the White Sox faced a tough series against the Miami Marlins, losing two out of three games. They fell 10-0 on April 1st and 9-2 on March 31st. However, they managed a 9-4 victory on March 30th, with Miguel Vargas hitting a home run and collecting six RBIs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Blue Jays are favored on the moneyline at -150 against the White Sox, who are listed at +126. The Blue Jays have a better team batting average and pitching stats, including an ERA of 3.74 compared to the White Sox’s 7.01. Based on these stats, the Blue Jays are the pick to win this game.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs. The Blue Jays have a strong pitching lineup, while the White Sox have struggled with a high ERA and batting average against. With the projected score and stats, the recommendation is to take the over at 8.0 (-113) as both teams have shown the ability to score runs.