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The Chicago White Sox (15-48) welcome the Boston Red Sox (32-31) to Guaranteed Rate Field Friday for the 2nd game of their 4-game series. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Red Sox lead 1-0
The White Sox have lost 14 straight games with just 3 of those coming by 1 run and 8 of them coming at home. Chicago dropped the 1st game of the series 14-2 Thursday. Boston used two 4-run innings to jump ahead and never looked back. The White Sox are 26-37 against the spread (ATS) on the season and sit 5th in the AL Central.
The Red Sox, who are 18-13 on the road this season, have won 2 straight, splitting a series with the Atlanta Braves prior to their Thursday win. Boston has won 4 of its last 6. Despite an above-.500 record, the Red Sox sit 3rd in the AL East and are just 28-35 ATS on the season.
Red Sox at White Sox projected starters
RHP Cooper Criswell vs. LHP Garrett Crochet
Criswell (3-2, 3.92 ERA) makes his 10th start. The rookie has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 43 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-3 home victory over Detroit Tigers Saturday
- 2024 road splits: 1-1, 4.82 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 1 HR, 7.7 K/9 in 4 starts
- Career vs. White Sox: 0-0, 3.38 ERA (2 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 1 relief appearance of 8-7 home victory with Tampa Bay Rays April 21, 2023
Crochet (5-5, 3.49 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 in 69 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 4-3 road loss in 10 innings to Milwaukee Brewers Saturday
- 2024 home splits: 3-3, 2.50 ERA (39 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 0.86 WHIP, 3 HR, 13.8 K/9 in 5 starts
- Career vs. Red Sox: 0-1, 3.00 ERA (3 IP, 1 ER), 2.00 WHIP, 12.0 K/9 in 4 relief appearances
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Red Sox at White Sox odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:03 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | White Sox -106 (bet $106 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (+142) | White Sox +1.5 (-172)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)
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Red Sox at White Sox picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 5, Red Sox 4
Moneyline
BET WHITE SOX (-106).
The White Sox have lost 14 straight, so the books making this the moneyline odds is alarming.
However, it is because of Crochet’s play. The White Sox are 5-8 when he takes the mound, but he has gone at least 5 innings and allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 7 straight games. The White Sox are 4-2 in his last 6 starts. Chicago has scored 14 runs in its last 3 games.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox have allowed 23 runs in Criswell’s last 4 starts and have lost 4 of their last 8 games. Boston is just 7-8 over its last 15 road games.
The White Sox have their bats heating up with a strong option on the mound. Expect them to snap their losing streak, and bet WHITE SOX (-106).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There’s no great option on the run line. The White Sox are far too expensive as run-line underdogs. A bettor would pay almost twice the potential return for a team that’s struggled over the last few weeks.
On the flip side, the Red Sox are too risky as run-line favorites given Crochet’s strong play as of late. Ultimately, avoid a run-line play.
Over/Under
BET OVER 7.5 (-118).
The White Sox have gone Over in 4 straight games and are 5-0-1 O/U in their last 6. Chicago has scored at least 3 runs in 5 of its last 6 games and at least 5 in 3 of its last 6.
The Red Sox have gone north of the total in 5 of their last 6 games as well and allowed at least 8 runs in 2 of their last 4. Boston has been solid offensively, scoring at least 6 runs in 4 of its last 6 games.
Considering the trends for both sides, back OVER 7.5 (-118).
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