White Sox vs. Brewers MLB Preview: Starting Lineups, Odds, Weather, & Stats (5/31/24)

Written By Editorial Team on May 31, 2024 - Last Updated on June 4, 2024
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The Chicago White Sox are scheduled to play against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 31, at 8:10 PM EST. The game will take place at American Family Field in Milwaukee. NBCS will broadcast the event. The White Sox enter with a money line of +141 while the Brewers are at -166 on the latest MLB betting odds. This MLB matchup brings together two Central division teams from the AL and NL leagues, promising an engaging game for fans and bettors alike.

White Sox vs. Brewers Pre-Game Odds

The Brewers enter their Friday night matchup against the White Sox as 1.5-point favorites on the run line and -160 favorites on the moneyline. People interested in betting this game can find odds at Ohio Sportsbooks like, DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and BetMGM. The over/under varies slightly but is generally around 8.0, indicating expectations for a moderately low-scoring game.

  • Bet365: Brewers -166, over/under 8.0
  • BetMGM: Brewers -174, over/under 7.5
  • Caesars: Brewers -165, over/under 8.0
  • BetRivers: Brewers -160, over/under 8.0

Odds are subject to change between White Sox vs. Brewers

White Sox vs. Brewers projected starting lineups

White Sox starting lineup

  1. CF Tommy Pham (R)
  2. 1B Andrew Vaughn (R)
  3. DH Gavin Sheets (L)
  4. SS Paul DeJong (R)
  5. LF Andrew Benintendi (L)
  6. C Korey Lee (R)
  7. RF Corey Julks (R)
  8. 3B Danny Mendick (R)
  9. 2B Nicky Lopez (L)

Brewers starting lineup

  1. 2B Brice Turang (L)
  2. C William Contreras (R)
  3. DH Christian Yelich (L)
  4. SS Willy Adames (R)
  5. 1B Jake Bauers (L)
  6. 3B Joey Ortiz (R)
  7. RF Sal Frelick (L)
  8. LF Jackson Chourio (R)
  9. CF Blake Perkins (S)

White Sox vs. Brewers probable starters

StartersW-LERAWHIPK%BB%
(CHW) Erick Fedde (R)4-12.801.0722.16.9
(MIL) Tobias Myers (R)1-24.431.3924.09.4

White Sox vs. Brewers injuries

White Sox: Notable injuries include Max Stassi (100) with hip inflammation, Dominic Leone (RP) and Mike Clevinger (SP) both dealing with elbow inflammation, Eloy Jiménez (DH) with a left hamstring strain, and Yoán Moncada (3B) with a left adductor strain.

Brewers: Wade Miley (SP) out for the season with elbow surgery, Ray Black (RP) on the restricted list, Joe Ross (SP) with a low back strain, Rhys Hoskins (1B) expected to return from a hamstring strain, and Devin Williams (RP) out with a back stress fracture.

White Sox Vs. Brewers: Team Standings and Stats for Upcoming Game

The White Sox, sitting at last place in the AL Central, hold a record of 15-42 heading into tonight’s game. The Milwaukee Brewerson the other hand, are performing strongly in the NL Central, leading their division with 33-23. This contrast sets the stage for an intriguing matchup.

Chicago White Sox

  • Runs per game: 2.8
  • Team average: .214
  • Team home runs: 39
  • Team Stolen bases: 34
  • Team ERA: 4.72
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 469
  • Last 10 games record: 1-9

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Runs per game: 5.0
  • Team average: .253
  • Team home runs: 66
  • Team Stolen bases: 75
  • Team ERA: 3.84
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 453
  • Last 10 games record: 6-4

The White Sox lost their last two games against the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Brewers secured wins in their recent matchups against the Chicago Cubs. The performance disparity between the White Sox and Brewers this season, particularly in batting and pitching, suggests a challenging game ahead for the White Sox at American Family Field.

Player Stats for White Sox Vs. Brewers

The Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off at American Family Field, Milwaukee, with both teams bringing key players into this MLB matchup. For the White Sox, Paul DeJong leads in runs and home runs, while Andrew Vaughn leads the team in RBIs. On the Brewers side, William Contreras leads the team in batting average, RBIs, and runs. Relevant news heading into this game includes Colin Rea’s no-decision against the Cubs and the White Sox’s roster adjustment by optioning Bryan Ramos to Triple-A.

White Sox Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game

Gavin Sheets, Paul DeJong, and Andrew Vaughn highlight the Chicago White Sox, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs, respectively. DeJong also leads the team in runs, while Braden Shewmake leads the team in stolen bases..

  • AVG Leader: Gavin Sheets .241
  • HR Leader: Paul DeJong 7
  • RBI Leader: Andrew Vaughn 19
  • Runs Leader: Paul DeJong 19
  • SB Leader: Braden Shewmake 5

Brewers Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game

For the Milwaukee Brewers, William Contreras stands out as a top performer, leading the team in batting average, RBIs, and runs. Willy Adames, meanwhile, leads the team in home runs. Their contributions are crucial for the Brewers’ performance against the White Sox.

  • AVG Leader: William Contreras .317
  • HR Leader: Willy Adames 9
  • RBI Leader: William Contreras 43
  • Runs Leader: William Contreras 45
  • SB Leader: Brice Turang 19
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