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Multiple times each week, resident action seeker Brad Evans will attempt to take the ‘books yard on his favorite MLB prop bets. As always, fade or follow Brad’s picks — fading is encouraged — that’s up to you.

Friday, June 28 — SGP: Both Rockies and White Sox to score 2+ runs, Drew Thorpe 1+ BB, Drew Thorpe 4+ Ks, Dakota Hudson 1+ BB (+130, Caesars)

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Deep dish or tavern style?

When it comes to Windy City pizza offerings, it’s a debate that rages on among locals and tourists alike.

For most out-of-towners, stuffed pies are a must-have. Whether sliding into a booth at Lou Malnati’s, Gino's East or Pizzeria Uno, the artery-clogging glorified casseroles are perceived to be authentic Chicago.

That belief couldn’t be further from the truth.

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Ask area residents and they’ll tell you square-cut ‘zas are the real original. As someone who regularly visits arguably the greatest summer city in North America, the thin versions, featuring a graham cracker like-crust and piled-high toppings, blow away their thicker cousins. It’s really no contest.

The Southside staple is downright delicious. That section of the city’s baseball representative, however, is anything but.

At 22-61, the White Sux are only 31 games out of first in the American League Central. Be afraid, Cleveland. Be very afraid.

In a basement battle with the NL-worst Colorado Rockies set to “smash” attendance records at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, here’s a SGP roughly six people will care about.

Both Rockies and White Sox to score 2+ runs. Admittedly, this leg could cause sweat glands to overwork. Both clubs rank outside the top 15 in wRC+ over the last two weeks. Drilling down, the Sox have averaged a laughable 2.53 runs per game during that span. Meanwhile, Colorado has scored a more palatable 5.08 runs per game. It’s doable, but Chicago has touched home once or not at all five times in the last 10 days. Have a towel handy.

Drew Thorpe 1+ BB. In his first three big league outings, the revered prospect has posted a ghastly 6.91 BB/9. Specifically, he’s walked two, five and four batters in those contests. Colorado is hardly a patient team, but it has been middle of the pack in walk rate (7.6%) over the last two weeks. So Rockies hitters are capable of playing the waiting game. All we need is one.

Drew Thorpe 4+ Ks. You feel that breeze? The brisk wind was generated from Colorado whiffs. Over the last two weeks only Seattle owns a higher strikeout percentage than the Pebbles. During that stretch, Bud Black’s bunch have been punched out on 26.2% of its plate appearances. With only a 5.65 K/9 on the season, Thorpe isn’t exactly resembling Mark Buehrle. However, the rookie righty has reached the necessary number in two of three starts. Play the matchup.

Dakota Hudson 1+ BB. Completely blemished in the walks category, Hudson has given up at least one free pass in all 15 starts this year. His BB/9 is lower on the road (3.29), but with a 4.46 overall mark in the measurement, he’s likely to extend the streak. The White Sox are similar to their competitors in dish approach. Since June 14, they’re No. 18 in BB%, taking their base on 7.0% of plate appearances. Similar to Thorpe, this is a small ask.

Pitcher Prop season record: 30-40, -3.52 units (We’ve really hit the skids)