The Chicago White Sox (34-47) and the Los Angeles Angels (44-37) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game series Wednesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Angels lead 4-1
The White Sox have been doubled up in each game in this series, losing 2-1 in Monday’s series opener, and losing 4-2 Tuesday. The pitching has been solid for Chicago lately, allowing a total of just 14 runs across the last 5 outings, with the Under going 4-1 in the span.
The Angels have scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 of the last 7 games, sandwiched around a 25-run outburst Saturday in Colorado. The Under is 6-1 in those 7 outings. The pitching staff has allowed just 21 runs in the previous 8 contests, too.
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White Sox at Angels projected starters
RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP Jaime Barria
Giolito (5-5, 3.41 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 92 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 10 K in a 3-1 home loss vs. the Boston Red Sox Friday
- 2023 road splits: 2-3, 4.64 ERA (42 2/3 IP, 22 ER – 7 HR) with a .271 opponent batting average (OBA) in 8 starts
Barria (2-2, 2.14 ERA) makes his 5th start and 17th appearance overall. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 46 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 1 ER (solo HR), 5 H, 2 BB, 12 K in a 2-0 home loss vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday
- 2023 home splits: 3-2, 2.47 ERA (51 IP, 14 ER – 5 HR) with a .163 OBA in 8 starts
White Sox at Angels odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-190) | Angels -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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White Sox at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 4, White Sox 3
Moneyline
The ANGELS (-125) are a solid value play with Barria on the bump. He has been solid as a starter, although this will be anything but easy. Giolito has been pitching well for the White Sox (+105), too, posting a 1.50 ERA in 4 starts in June, with 3 quality starts.
Still, the ChiSox are 1-5 in the last 6 road games, while going 1-6 in the last 7 on the road against a right-handed starting pitcher.
Run line/Against the spread
The White Sox +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return if you want a little insurance and just can’t pick them straight up. That’s too expensive for my liking, although I think Chicago will keep this one close, similar to Monday’s narrow loss.
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Over/Under
The UNDER 8.5 (+100) is the lean again in Wednesday’s contest.
The Under has cashed in the 1st 2 games of this series, so why stop now? We’ve had 2 well-pitched games, and we get a red-hot Giolito against Barria, who has had tremendous results overall.
The Under is 4-0-2 in the last 6 road games for the Pale Hose, while going 15-5-3 in the past 23 games overall. The Under has hit in 4 in a row at home for the Angels, while going 7-1 in the last 8 games overall.
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