The Chicago White Sox (41-44) and Cleveland Guardians (42-42) meet for a Tuesday twin bill. Game 1 at Progressive Field is slated to start at 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Guardians Game 1 odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Cleveland leads 5-1.
The White Sox allowed 8 runs in Monday’s series opener. Chicago had owned a 3.57 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over its previous 14 games.
The Guardians were 8 games over .500 (36-28) on June 22 and in 1st place in the AL Central, but they’re just 6-14 since that date and now trail the division-leading Minnesota Twins by 4 games.
White Sox at Guardians projected starters
RHP Davis Martin vs. RHP Shane Bieber
Martin (1-2, 4.29 ERA) has appeared in 5 games and is in line to make his 3rd start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 21 IP.
- Last pitched for Chicago on June 21. Was sent to Triple-A Charlotte on June 22 and is expected to be recalled for this game.
- Logged a 2.84 ERA and 0.87 WHIP across 12 2/3 IP over 3 Triple-A turns since June 22.
Bieber (3-5, 3.44 ERA) has clocked a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 96 2/3 IP over 16 starts.
- Owns a 1.74 ERA and 39 K against 4 BB over his last 31 IP versus the White Sox.
- Allowed 5 runs in 5 2/3 IP at the Detroit Tigers in his last start Wednesday.
- Has clocked a 4.55 ERA over his last 5 starts.
White Sox at Guardians odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 7:58 a.m. ET.
- Money line: White Sox +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Guardians -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): White Sox +1.5 (-155) | Guardians -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)
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White Sox at Guardians picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 4, Guardians 3
Money line
On a breezy day with the wind aiding the moundsmen, the biggest lean on this game — and for other reasons — is on the Under.
With Bieber being off his game of late, the slimmest of leans is on the WHITE SOX (+130). However, consider holding out for a better price on either the money or run line.
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Run line/Against the spread
Chicago +1.5 (-155) — like the ML play above — has just the slightest lean. Bettors who like to pair underdogs and Unders may want to track this price.
Over/Under
Both clubs have some underlying-analytics drag in their batting numbers. And Statcast quality-of-contact figures also call for both offenses to cool off.
Both bullpens are in good shape heading into this double-dip. BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (-122).
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