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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees predictions for MLB Thursday.
The New York Yankees and Chicago whitesox will lock horns in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, starting at 7:05 PM ET.
Ryan Weathers (2-5, 4.36 ERA) will start for the Yankees, while the White Sox have opted for Sean Burke (3-4, 4.15 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Yankees as the most likely winner of the White Sox vs. Yankees game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
White Sox vs. Yankees prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB game between the White Sox and Yankees, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 61.6% chance of beating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 53.2% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run over/under has a 54.0% chance of going over,.
White Sox vs. Yankees odds [6/18/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | White Sox | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-149) | -1.5 (+126) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -157 |
| Total | o9.5 (-110) | u9.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
White Sox vs. Yankees 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 | Yankees -1.5 | +126 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | -157 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Yankees -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
White Sox vs. Yankees game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the Yankees and White Sox at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:05 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees
- Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Time: 7:05 PM ET/4:05PM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 61.6% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Thursday'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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