New York at Chicago

The Yankees begin what could be a decisive road trip in their ability to lock down a wild card slot. They are currently 4.5 games behind Toronto for the final slot. The Yankees open their series in Chicago behind their best pitcher Gerrit Cole. The Yankees are 16-7 in Cole's 23 starts with an ROI of +18%. Cole is 2-0 in his career vs Chicago. The White Sox are a disappointing 45-68. This was coming off three straight seasons where they were .500 or better. The pitching has failed them as they allow five runs per game. If the Yankees score five runs or more which is what the White Sox have allowed this season, they are a strong candidate for an easy win as Cole has led his team to a 129-13 record when his team scores five or more runs. Make the play on the New York Yankees.