The Chicago White Sox (28-56) face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (53-32) in a series opener at Dodger Stadium. Shane Smith is set to pitch for the White Sox, while the Dodgers counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers return home after a strong six-game road trip, winning five of six games against the Rockies and Royals, and are well positioned at the top of the National League West.

In contrast, the White Sox are coming off a mixed homestand, where they lost two of three to the Diamondbacks but managed to take two of three against the Giants. They ended their homestand on a positive note with a victory against the Giants.

The game promises to be exciting with the Dodgers favored significantly in the betting odds. The latest lines show the White Sox at +261 and the Dodgers at -329, with a game total set at 8.0 runs. Recent trends indicate the Dodgers have won 13 of their last 20 home games, while the White Sox have benefited from a strong road performance lately.