On the evening of May 17, 2024, the Chicago White Sox are set to challenge the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium starting at 7:05 PM. Conditions suggest overcast skies for the matchup.

Chicago will send Mike Clevinger to the mound, carrying an ERA of 5.400. His counterpart from New York, Nestor Cortes, enters the game with an ERA of 4.025. Looking at the standings within the AL Central Division, the White Sox are 15th with a record of 14 wins and 30 losses, which translates to a winning percentage of .320. They are ranked 5th in their division, having secured 5 wins against 19 losses. Despite their overall challenging season, they show a spark of form with 6 victories in their recent 10 games, highlighted by a current W2 streak.

Conversely, the Yankees are showcasing a robust season atop the AL East Division with a 30-15 record, marking a .667 winning percentage. They are currently 1st in the division, with an 8-8 divisional record. The Yankees are entering this contest with momentum, having won 4 straight and 8 out of their last 10 games.

Focusing on the betting odds for this game, the New York Yankees are favorites with a point spread of -1.5 and a money line at -270, showing strong confidence in their continued success. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, which means oddsmakers are predicting a relatively moderate scoring game. The White Sox are positioned as underdogs with an away team money line of +220, reflecting their tougher season but also hinting at a potentially rewarding upset.