The Blue Jays are just 3-7 in their last 10 games and the White Sox have won their past two series openers before dropping the series. Lance Lynn is a legitimate Cy Young candidate and hasn’t been able to get that deep lately, but the White Sox have a much better bullpen. Alek Manoah is still a rookie despite the good start to his career. Take the White Sox to win the series opener.

No Tim Anderson again for the White Sox, so I probably wouldn't have taken them on the moneyline if favored, but I certainly think they can stay within a run at worst behind Cy Young candidate Lance Lynn -- plus the far superior bullpen. Lynn dominated the Jays in a no-decision back in June. Toronto rookie Alek Manoah has had a nice first year but was roughed up last time out and hasn't been as sharp overall in August.

The Blue Jays were once red hot this month, but they are now reeling, having lost seven of their last nine, including losing a series to the Tigers at home. With George Springer hurt, the offense seems to have lost its mojo. It managed just seven runs in three games against the Tigers and has scored three or fewer runs in six of the last nine games. The White Sox send Lance Lynn to the mound with his 2.26 ERA. He hasn't been getting deep into games lately, but the White Sox's top relievers (Hendriks, Kimbrel, Tepera, Kopech, etc.) are very well rested and they can shorten the game. Jays' starter Alex Manoah was roughed up last time out by a bad Nationals team, too.

Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah got roughed up in his last outing, giving up seven runs at Washington in a 12-6 loss. He’s at home Monday, but the poor performance could have a lingering effect. Cy Young candidate Lance Lynn is on a roll with the White Sox, winning his last five starts. He has a 2.27 ERA on the road. Take the White Sox to win.

Over Lance Lynn’s last five starts, the White Sox starter has failed to pitch beyond five innings in three. Other apparent signs of fatigue have shown as his strikeout rate has declined, along with a rise in pitches per inning. In July, he averaged 17 pitches per inning, which has rose to 21 in August. Take the Blue Jays on Monday to snap out of their recent funk.