Current Projections for the White Sox

For fans of the Chicago White Sox, there is a small glimmer of hope in the betting markets suggesting an improvement for the 2025 season. However, reality remains harsh, as oddsmakers forecast the White Sox to rank among the lowest teams in the league, based on performance projections.

Win Totals and Historical Context

The White Sox’s current season win total is set at 53.5, according to ESPN BET and various sportsbooks. This figure represents the lowest expectation for the franchise in over 35 years, as outlined by ESPN Research. Notably, this total still exceeds the team’s abysmal outcome last year, where they recorded an unprecedented 121 losses.

“It’s really hard to have two historically bad seasons in a row,” said Randy Blum, a prominent baseball oddsmaker at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. “Don’t get me wrong, though, there’s nothing to love about the White Sox this year.”

Roster Changes Impacting Expectations

Despite a modest increase in projected victories, the off-season moves have raised concerns. The White Sox parted ways with their ace pitcher, Garrett Crochet, and released several veteran players. The resulting roster is predominantly composed of young and largely untested talent, raising significant questions about their ability to compete in a challenging league environment.

Comparative Team Analysis

The White Sox are projected to win six games fewer than the next lowest team, the Colorado Rockies, sitting at 59.5 wins. For context, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a staggering predicted total of 103.5 wins, illustrating a stark contrast of 50 games between the two franchises.

Betting Trends and Public Sentiment

Interestingly, the betting sentiment on the White Sox suggests a surprising level of support. At BetMGM, approximately 83% of the money wagered on the team’s win total has come in on the over, showing that some bettors are maintaining their belief in a comeback season. Additionally, there is some risk for sportsbooks concerning the long-shot bets on the White Sox to win the World Series at 400-1 odds.

“The White are currently our biggest liability in all of the futures, World Series (400-1), pennant (225-1), and division (250-1),” mentioned Eric Biggio, the lead baseball trader for Caesars Sportsbook. “Understandably at their prices, it doesn’t take much for the risk to add up.”