Two struggling teams, the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates, will clash on Friday night at PNC Park. Both teams have poor records this season, but one must win. Here’s a prediction for the series opener.

**White Sox vs Pirates Pick**

– **Pick:** Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline
– **Confidence:** ★★★★☆
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**Game Snapshot**

– Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago White Sox
– Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025, 6:40 p.m. ET
– Starting Pitchers: Bailey Falter (PIT) vs Jonathan Cannon (CHW)
– Stadium: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
– Broadcast: SportsNet PT and CHSN

**Key Storylines**

1. **Pitching form:** Bailey Falter is 6-4 with a 3.79 ERA, outshining Jonathan Cannon, who’s 3-7 with a 4.44 ERA for the White Sox.
2. **Bullpen usage:** Both teams’ bullpens rank in the middle third of the league in ERA, rested after the All-Star break.
3. **Recent team streaks:** The White Sox lost three of four to the Guardians, while the Pirates have lost four of their last five games but won against the Twins before the break.

**Best Player Props**

| Player | Home Runs | Strikeouts | Total Bases |
|—————-|———–|————|————-|
| Oneil Cruz (PIT) | O 0.5 | N/A | O 1.5 |
| Miguel Vargas (CHW) | N/A | N/A | O 1.5 |
| Bailey Falter (PIT) | N/A | O 4.5 | N/A |

**Betting Trends & H2H**

– This game marks the start of the regular season series between these teams.
– Chicago is 14-31 in night games this season. Pittsburgh is 22-33 in night games.
– The Pirates are 26-21 at home this year, while Chicago is 11-36 on the road.

**White Sox vs Pirates Model Projection**

– **Score Projection:** Pirates 4 – White Sox 3
– **Win Probability:** Pirates 56%, White Sox 44%

**Final Thoughts**

The offenses in this game are not expected to perform strongly. With Cannon struggling for Chicago, Pittsburgh is likely to keep it tight. However, the Pirates are predicted to win with Falter’s pitching and a capable lineup against a weak White Sox team.

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