The Chicago White Sox (74-70) face the divisional-foe Detroit Tigers (54-89) Friday in the opener of a 3-game set at Comerica Park. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Tigers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: White Sox lead 10-3
The White Sox have turned it up a notch of late as they’re 7-3 over the last 10 games. They remain 3 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the AL Central lead, which is their best shot at punching their postseason ticket. They’re 6 1/2 games out of an AL wild-card spot.
The Tigers’ rough stretch continues as they’ve lost 4 in a row and 13 of 20. They’re taking a look at some young guys and trying to build for next season. Detroit has managed just 4 runs in the last 4 games.
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White Sox at Tigers projected starters
RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP Matt Manning
Giolito (10-9, 5.18 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 139 IP.
- Has a 5.50 ERA last 7 starts
- 3 starts vs. Detroit this year: 1-1, 4.58 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 10.7 K/9
Manning (2-2, 3.73 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 50 2/3 IP.
- Aug. 13 vs. White Sox: 5 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
- Feast or famine: 3 gems of 6-7 IP with 1 or fewer ER and a few clunkers mixed in the last 7 GS
White Sox at Tigers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): White Sox -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Tigers +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+105) | Tigers +1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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White Sox at Tigers picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 6, Tigers 4
Money line
I’ve faded Giolito a lot this season because he just hasn’t had command all year. He still has the swing-and-miss stuff, though, and I love LUCAS GIOLITO OVER 5.5 STRIKEOUTS (-135) Friday.
The Tigers are 21st in strikeouts/game, and they have been whiffing more as the season has progressed with guys in and out of the lineup. He has fanned 6, 8 and 7 Tigers in his 3 starts against them this year. Bank on that, and you can throw a HALF-UNIT at WHITE SOX (-160).
Run line/Against the spread
One thing you can count on is Giolito giving up 2 ER. He has done so in 18 of 26 starts this year. He allowed at least 4 ER to the Tigers in 2 of 3 starts, but the ChiSox bats should overcome that. Having said that, I have some pause on the RL with Giolito on the bump. PASS.
Over/Under
The Tigers are bad offensively, but Giolito has helped them out. I’m honestly surprised this number isn’t 8.5. The White Sox are 5-4-1 O/U over the last 10, and the Tigers are 5-3-2 O/U. The wind is blowing in from right-center field at 8 mph, but that shouldn’t matter much.
The Over is 4-0-1 in Giolito’s last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Over is 34-14-4 in the last 52 meetings in Detroit. Take the OVER 7.5 (-115).
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