White Sox vs. Nationals prediction: MLB picks, best bets, odds Friday
Cade Cavalli and the Nationals draw betting attention ahead of Friday’s game.
Friday's MLB slate features a meeting between the Chicago White Sox and the Washington Nationals that has bettors eyeing the pitching matchup and the odds. The New York Post's betting column identifies Cade Cavalli as the key figure in the game and frames Friday's wager as the top value among Friday's meetings.
Cavalli, the Nationals' right-hander, delivered a solid performance last weekend, shutting out the Mets for five innings. Through nine starts this season, he has one loss, a run of dependable form that has bettors taking note. The column recommends a $50 wager on Cavalli and Washington in Friday's game.
In another featured MLB note within the same betting page, Nick Lodolo of the Reds worked six innings with only two hits allowed as Cincinnati opened a 2-0 lead and held on for a 2-1 win over the Pirates. The Pirates pushed a run across, but Noelvi Marte made a leaping, game-saving play in the ninth, robbing Bryan Reynolds of a potential game-tying homer to preserve the final margin.
The column also notes the breadth of the outlet's betting coverage and mentions the column's veteran handicapper, known to readers as Stitches, who has contributed to the Post's baseball betting coverage for years. The piece frames Cavalli's matchup within a wider Friday market, where odds can shift and new bets emerge as games approach.
As with all MLB betting, readers are urged to consult current lines at licensed sportsbooks before placing wagers, as odds and availability can change leading up to first pitch.
