Pirates Aim for Series Sweep vs. White Sox in Sunday Showdown
The Pittsburgh Pirates look to sweep the Chicago White Sox at PNC Park this Sunday. With favorable odds, a pitching edge, and home-field momentum, Pittsburgh is expected to win a close game. Cooler weather supports the under on total runs.
Match Overview
Date
Time
Venue
Teams
League
July 20, 2025
1:35 PM ET
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB
On Sunday, July 20, 2025, the Chicago White Sox travel to PNC Park in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates, with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 PM ET. The Pirates are favored on the moneyline at approximately –134, while the White Sox stand as underdogs around +116. Pittsburgh also holds the run line edge at –1.5 (+142), and the over/under is set at 8.5 runs (both Over and Under at about –110).
Game Odds & Lines
Bet Type
Odds
Moneyline
White Sox: +116 • Pirates: –134
Run Line
White Sox +1.5: –172 • Pirates –1.5: +142
Total Runs (O/U)
Over 8.5: –110 • Under 8.5: –110
Starting Pitchers
Team
Pitcher
Chicago White Sox (Away)
Aaron Civale (1–6, 5.30 ERA)
Pittsburgh Pirates (Home)
Andrew Heaney (4–8, 4.59 ERA)
Last 5 Games Record
Team
Last 5 Games
White Sox
1–4
Pirates
2–3
Head-to-Head Record (Season Series)
Matchups This Series
Record
White Sox vs Pirates
0–2 (White Sox) – Pittsburgh has swept two so far
Weather & Ballpark Conditions
Forecast: Partly cloudy, around 78 °F
Wind: Light breeze, 6 mph blowing in from left field
Humidity: ~60%
Ballpark Factor: Slight pitcher’s edge today (infield speed cut by wind, cooler temps aiding pitchers)
Key Insights & Betting Trends
Pittsburgh favored by ~57% implied win probability
White Sox underdogs have won ~33% of their games
Pirates are 5–3 ADS in Andrew Heaney starts
White Sox are 6–2 ATS in Adrian Houser’s starts — but today’s starter is Civale
The total has hit Under in ~56% of these matchups this season
Expert Picks & Recommended Bets
Moneyline: Pirates –134
Run Line: Pirates –1.5 @ +142
Total Runs: Under 8.5 @ –110
Predicted Outcome
The Pirates should edge this one thanks to home-field advantage, a more consistent bullpen, and Heaney’s steadiness in recent starts. The White Sox, bolstered by their dominant Friday performance (10–1 win), might put together a few runs early—but Pittsburgh’s lineup depth and defensive efficiency should control the middle innings. Expect a tight win for the Pirates, 5–3, with the total staying under given cooler conditions and wind restricting offense.
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