The Chicago White Sox (19-29) and Cleveland Guardians (20-26) open up a 3-game set at Progressive Field Monday. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: White Sox lead 2-1
The White Sox just swept the Kansas City Royals over the weekend and have won 5 of their last 6 games — including 2 of 3 against Cleveland. Chicago is now just 6.5 games out of 1st the AL Central after a miserable start to the year. 3B Jake Burger is hitting .409 (9-for-22) with 2 homers and 7 RBIs in the last 7 days.
Cleveland was swept by the New York Mets over the weekend and has dropped 5 of its last 6 outings and 7 of its last 10. The Guardians have dropped to 3rd place in the division, 4.5 games back. They are also just 9-12 at home on the season. 3B Jose Ramirez homered in both slates of a doubleheader Sunday.
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White Sox at Guardians projected starters
RHP Jesse Scholtens vs. RHP Hunter Gaddis
Scholtens (0-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his 1st start and 3rd appearance. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 6.0 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 in 3 innings.
- The White Sox have not announced a starter Monday after RHP Mike Clevinger (wrist) went on the IL. Scholtens is a logical choice to come up from Triple-A Charlotte to make the start.
- Last start May 14 vs. Triple-A Durham: 6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K
Gaddis (0-1, 6.86 ERA) makes his 5th start and 6th appearance. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 in 19 2/3 innings.
- Being recalled from Triple-A Columbus for this start after being sent down following a relief appearance on April 22
- Last MLB start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 1 K on April 18 at Detroit Tigers
- 1 career start vs. White Sox on Sept. 15, 2022: Loss, 4 IP, 7 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 3 K
White Sox at Guardians odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:21 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Guardians -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-190) | Guardians -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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White Sox at Guardians picks and predictions
Prediction
Guardians 4, White Sox 2
Moneyline
The Indians’ bullpen is in good shape despite playing a doubleheader Sunday as they only had to cover 2 innings. The Guardians were 12-7 against the Pale Hose last season and are a decent run-prevention team at 11th with 4.33 runs/9. They have the 6th-ranked ‘pen with a 3.50 ERA, compared to the White Sox’s next-to-last at 5.41.
Take the GUARDIANS (-125) at a solid price.
Run line/Against the spread
The White Sox are 24-24 (11-12 on the road) on the RL this year, and Cleveland is 20-26 (8-13 at home). Each game has been decided by more than 1 run between these clubs this year, and they haven’t had a 1-run game in the last 10 meetings. If you’re feeling the Guardians, it’s worth sprinkling GUARDIANS -1.5 (+155).
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Over/Under
The White Sox are 2-8 O/U in the last 10, and Cleveland is 5-4-1. Chicago is 22nd (4.31) in runs/9, and Cleveland is 29th (3.59). There is a lot to like about the Under, and the total is steamed up because of a couple of unknowns on the mound. The Under has cashed in the last 4 overall, the last 4 on grass and the last 4 against the AL Central for the White Sox. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 in Cleveland.
Take the UNDER 9 (-115).
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