Dodgers vs. White Sox predictions, odds, start time: 2025 MLB picks, parlay, July 3 prop bets from top expert

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox wrap up their mid-week series at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night. The Dodgers won the first two games of the series, including a 5-4 comeback win on Wednesday, where Clayton Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history with 3,000 career strikeouts. On Thursday, the White Sox are scheduled to have right-hander Aaron Civale (1-4, 4.74 ERA) on the mound, while Dustin May (4-5, 5.68 ERA) is in line to start for the Dodgers. 

First pitch from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a -293 favorite on the money line (risk $293 to win $100) in the latest Dodgers vs. White Sox odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Chicago is a +236 underdog (risk $100 to win $236), while the total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 9. Before making any Dodgers vs. White Sox picks or prop bets, you’ll want to see what SportsLine expert Jimmie Kaylor has to say.

Kaylor has been profitable as a handicapper across multiple sports since joining SportsLine, and his background as a former college and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and locking in his online sports betting picks. Anyone following him using the DraftKings promo code, FanDuel promo code, or BetMGM promo code could have seen massive returns.

Now, here are the Kaylor’s top picks for Dodgers vs. White Sox on Thursday:

• Dodgers -1.5 on the run line (-138)
• Shohei Ohtani Over 2.5 Hits+Runs+RBI (-125)
• Dustin May to record a win (+115)
• Combine these picks into a Same Game Parlay for a shot at a +569 payout (odds subject to change)  

Dodgers -1.5 on the run line (-138)

Like yesterday, this is one of the more lopsided matchups on the Wednesday slate. The Dodgers are a -293 favorite on the moneyline, and have been red-hot as of late. The Dodgers needed a late rally to win on Wednesday, but I don’t see that being the case on Thursday. Look for a much more comfortable win and a series sweep for the Dodgers on Thursday night.

Shohei Ohtani Over 2.5 Hits+Runs+RBI (-125)

Ohtani would hit the over here with one home run, so that prop bet (at +130 odds) could be in play here also. Ohtani went over this number in a sub-standard performance on Wednesday night. Look for the reigning NL MVP to easily eclipse this number on Thursday. 

Dustin May to record a win (+115)

May has been inconsistent in 2025, but he does have the ability to consistently pitch late into games. This is a spot where I expect the Dodgers to jump out to a lead early, opening the door for May to record his first win since June 15. At plus-money, this pick is a solid option to boost parlay odds.

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