Mariners vs. White Sox Prediction and Odds for Tuesday, April 12 (Bank on Runs in AL Matchup)

The Chicago White Sox will host the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday afternoon riding a two-game winning streak. The White Sox lost their season opener to the Tigers but snapped back and took the final two games of the series. What’s more impressive is that the White Sox won those two games by a combined score of 15-3. Chicago was expected to run away with the AL Central again this year and they are off to a good start.

The Mariners are also 2-1 on the year after taking two of three from the Minnesota Twins to start things off. However, the Mariners managed to score just 10 runs in those games and were blown out on Sunday 10-4. They have one more game tonight against the Twins to get through before Tuesday. The Mariners have yet to name a starter for their game against Seattle. 

Here are the odds for this game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook. 

Mariners vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, and Total

Run Line

• Mariners +1.5 (-175)
• White Sox -1.5 (+145)

Moneyline:

• Mariners +114
• White Sox -124

Total:

• Total 9.5 (Over -105/Under -115)

Mariners vs. White Sox Prediction and Pick

While there is a big question mark surrounding the Mariners starter for Tuesday, the White Sox will call on Vince Velasquez to make his first start of the year. I was a fan of Velasquez during his time in Philly but he never really developed into the top option I thought he would. His last season with the Padres was his worst yet after going 3-9 with a 6.30 ERA. If his Spring Training numbers are any indication, he hasn’t left his struggles in San Diego. Velasquez posted a 7.27 ERA in four appearances that spanned 8 ⅔ innings. He gave up 11 hits, seven earned runs, and three homers. He did manage 10 strikeouts but walked five and was generally awful all around. 

While I don’t have odds for this game yet due to no announced starter for Seattle, I am leaning toward the over. Velasquez has shown his inability to get outs over the last few years and his spring metrics are terrible. Matt Brash is the listed No. 5 starter for the Mariners and has never thrown a pitch in the Major Leagues.

With the way the White Sox are hitting, I think this game goes over no matter who is on the hill for Seattle. 

Pick: OVER 9.5

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