Astros vs. White Sox Prediction and Odds for Monday, August 15 (Chicago Set Up for Strong Start)
The Chicago White Sox are still in the hunt for the AL Central crown, but have their work cut out for them this week when they face the best team in the league, the Houston Astros, in a four-game series.
The White Sox are 2.5-games behind the division lead, but even a 2-2 series split with the Astros would be considered a strong result for the playoff hopefuls.
Let's dive into the odds for the opening game of the series, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.
Astros vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, and Total
Run line:
- Astros -1.5 (+125)
- White Sox +1.5 (-150)
Moneyline:
- Astros -125
- White Sox +115
Total:
- 8.5 (Over -125/Under +105)
Astros vs. White Sox Betting Trends
- The OVER is 5-1 in the Astros' last six games.
- Astros are 5-1 in their last six games.
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last five home games.
- White Sox are 5-2 in their last seven home games against the Astros.
Astros vs. White Sox Prediction and Pick
The Astros completely dominate left-handed pitchers, but today's game is a battle of righties between Jose Urquidy (3.85 ERA) and Johnny Cueto (2.91 ERA).
Surprisingly, when it comes to facing right-handed pitchers, the White Sox have the advantage. Dating back to July 1, the White Sox rank 12th in OPS vs. righties, while the Astros rank 14th.
One area that Houston has a significant advantage in, is their bullpen. It ranks fifth in bullpen ERA compared to Chicago at 14th.
So, with all of that being said, the bet to make in this game is taking the White Sox as an underdog in the first five innings. They have the pitching advantage and the offensive advantage, but let's take the bullpen out of the equation by focusing on the first five innings.
Pick: White Sox F5 +105
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