Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction for Monday May 4 2026
The Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels meet at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:38 PM ET, with coverage on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. This matchup features two teams coming off very different recent stretches, and readers can also check out free MLB picks.
White Sox vs Angels Starting Pitchers
Chicago is expected to start Davis Martin, who enters with a 4-1 record, a 1.95 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, 37.0 innings pitched, 32 hits allowed, 33 strikeouts, eight walks, and two home runs allowed. Los Angeles is expected to counter with Jose Soriano, who comes in with a 5-1 record, a 0.84 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP, 42.2 innings pitched, 24 hits allowed, 49 strikeouts, 16 walks, and three home runs allowed.
Chicago Riding a Strong Winning Stretch
The White Sox come into this game with a 16-17 overall record and a 9-9 mark on the road. Chicago has been playing its best baseball recently, having recently won over San Diego by scores of 4-0 and 8-2, and also recently winning over Los Angeles by scores of 3-2 in 10 innings, 5-2, and 8-7. That gives the White Sox five straight wins in the last five games provided.
Chicago is batting .226 as a team with 141 runs, 245 hits, 40 home runs, a .321 on-base percentage, and a .380 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the White Sox have a 4.28 ERA, a 1.39 WHIP, 145 walks, 262 strikeouts, and a .242 opponent batting average. Chicago also has a 9-7 night record in the provided team stats.
Sign Up Get $30 Premium Picks Credit + Exclusive Offers
Subscribe Now
The biggest strength for Chicago is momentum, as the White Sox have won five straight games based on the results provided. The power numbers also stand out, with 40 home runs, which keeps them competitive offensively despite a lower batting average and fewer runs scored compared to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Looking to Bounce Back at Home
The Angels enter Monday with a 13-21 overall record and a 6-8 record at home. Los Angeles has struggled recently, recently winning over New York 4-3 in 10 innings, but also recently losing to New York 4-3 and to Chicago by scores of 3-2 in 10 innings, 5-2, and 8-7. That leaves the Angels with one win and four losses in the last five games provided.
Los Angeles is batting .235 with 157 runs, 268 hits, 43 home runs, a .328 on-base percentage, and a .391 slugging percentage. The Angels’ pitching staff has a 4.52 ERA, a 1.43 WHIP, 158 walks, 299 strikeouts, and a .239 opponent batting average. Los Angeles also has an 8-14 night record in the supplied team stats.
The Angels’ key strength is offensive production, as they have more runs, hits, and home runs compared to Chicago, along with a higher batting average and better on-base and slugging percentages. The concern is consistency, especially with recent results showing four losses in the last five games provided.
Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction
Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Pick
- Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline
Chicago is the pick because the White Sox bring strong recent form into this matchup, having won five straight games in the results provided. While Los Angeles holds the edge in several offensive categories, the Angels have struggled recently and carry a losing overall record. Chicago also has a defined starting pitcher with a 1.95 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, while Los Angeles counters with a strong arm of its own, but the combination of recent performance and comparable pitching keeps the edge with Chicago.
Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Total Pick
- Pick: Take the under if the total is set at 8.5.
I would lean Under 8.5 if that number is available. Both starting pitchers come into this game with strong numbers, including ERAs under 2.00 and WHIPs near or below 1.00. Chicago has also recently won games by scores of 4-0 and 3-2, while Los Angeles has been involved in multiple one-run games like 4-3 and 3-2. With both teams showing the ability to play in tighter contests, the data suggests a lower-scoring outcome.
Final Score Prediction: Chicago White Sox 4 – Los Angeles Angels 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Sunday.
Never Tried Picks and Parlays? Now Is Your Chance
- Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code BUCK
- If the pick loses, we credit your account with 3 Flex Picks
- If the pick wins, we still give you 1 Flex Pick on the house
- Win or lose, you walk away ahead. One dollar. No catch.
Spend $10 Get 200 in Bonus Picks
$200 in No Sweat Entries + A Free Pick
Get 100% on any coins purchase up to $100
