The Chicago White Sox (61-58) and Cleveland Guardians (63-55) open a 3-game set at Progressive Field. Friday’s series opener is slated for a 7:05 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Cleveland leads 8-5
The White Sox have lost 2 straight after winning 5 in a row from Aug. 12-16. Chicago had a fine 2nd-half ERA of 3.39 until coughing up 21 runs in Thursday’s loss to the Houston Astros.
The Guardians have pitched themselves to a 12-6 record since July 31. Cleveland owns a 3.24 ERA, 1.09 WHIP over that productive stretch.
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White Sox at Guardians projected starters
RHP Lance Lynn vs. RHP Triston McKenzie
Lynn (3-5, 5.62 ERA) owns a 1.25 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 65 2/3 IP in 12 starts.
- Has a 3.34 ERA, 0.91 WHIP over his last 5 starts
- Owns a 6.92 ERA in 5 starts against Cleveland since last May
McKenzie (8-9, 3.14 ERA) has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 134 2/3 IP in 22 games (21 starts).
- Owns a 6.65 ERA in his last 5 starts against Chicago
- Has come on strong in July and August with a 1.82 ERA in his last 8 starts
- Has a 2.82 ERA at home
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 at 10:37 a.m. ET.
- Money line: White Sox +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Guardians -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-190) | Guardians -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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White Sox at Guardians picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 4, Guardians 3
Money line
Lynn has been undone by a .312 batting average on balls in play and a very low strand rate. The veteran righty has yielded a .355 BABIP with runners in scoring position.
McKenzie has some BABIP numbers that sway the other way, and he’s been more fortunate in 3rd-time around situations.
It all spells some leverage for the visiting team in a series of 2 teams closely matched when it comes to pitting real production against expected production based on analytics.
TAKE CHICAGO (+110).
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Run line/Against the spread
Bettors not scared off buy the bullpen disparity of late between these clubs (last 30 days: Cleveland 2.31 ERA , Chicago 5.11) should consider the WHITE SOX +1.5 (-190).
Over/Under
PASS. No leverage on either side of this total and these prices.
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