Astros vs. White Sox Game 3 Prediction: Back Houston to Finish Off CWS
By Reed Wallach
The Houston Astros head to the South Side of Chicago with their eyes on a fifth straight trip to the ALCS.
The team will send out Luis Garcia against White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease with Chicago looking to extend their season.
Who has the edge in the close out game after Houston outscored the White Sox 15-5 in Houston.
Let’s check out the opening odds, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.
Astros vs. White Sox Odds
Moneyline
Astros: +107
White Sox: -117
Runline
Astros: +1.5 (-190)
White Sox: -1.5 (+170)
Total: 8.5 (Over -105/Under -115)
The Astros are a strong bet at + money after the form they showed in Houston.
Luis Garcia has put together a strong season and comes in after a formidable September, posting a 3.3 ERA. He also has dominated the White Sox bats in a limited sample, holding them to a .217 batting average in 23 at bats.
On the other side, Cease has struggled in his 45 plate appearances against Houston batters, allowing an on-base percentage of .418. He also has struggled with control over the last month, walking eight batters in his last 17 innings.
Michael Brantley has went yard off of Cease twice in his career and Jose Altuve has a hit in four of his eight at bats against the White Sox pitcher.
All in all, Houston is peaking at the right, as evident with their Game 2 performance and I’m going to ride the hot team to dispose of the White Sox on the road.
Pick: Astros +107