The Chicago White Sox (35-47) and the Los Angeles Angels (44-38) play the finale of a 4-game series Thursday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. 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 4-2
The White Sox picked up an 11-5 victory Wednesday and can split the 4-game set with a win Thursday. The 11-run outburst was the first time the Pale Hose have scored double-digit runs since May 26 at the Detroit Tigers, posting single digits for 28 straight games.
The 11 runs allowed by the Halos were the most since also allowing 16 runs at home against the Texas Rangers on May 7. It’s the 5th time L.A. has allowed 11 or more runs in a single game this season.
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White Sox at Angels projected starters
RHP Lance Lynn vs. LHP Patrick Sandoval
Lynn (4-8, 6.40 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 over 90 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K in a 5-4 home win vs. the Boston Red Sox Saturday
- 2023 road splits: 2-4, 5.79 ERA (51 1/3 IP, 33 ER – 10 HR) with a .261 opponent batting average (OBA) in 9 starts
Sandoval (4-6, 4.16 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 75 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 10 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 7-4 road loss vs. the Colorado Rockies Friday
- 2023 home splits: 1-3, 4.37 ERA (35 IP, 17 ER – 4 HR) with a .296 OBA in 6 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 6:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): White Sox +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Angels -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-150) | Angels -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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White Sox at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 7, White Sox 3
Moneyline
The ANGELS (-155) are a solid moderate play as they look to bounce back after getting dropped in Game 3 of the series on Wednesday.
The White Sox are just 6-11 in the past 17 games overall, while winning just twice in the past 7 tries on the road. In addition, Chicago is only 2-5 in the past 7 in Game 4 of a series, too.
The Halos have won 5 straight in Game 4 of a set and have cashed 7 of their last 10 at The Big A.
Run line/Against the spread
The ANGELS -1.5 (+125) are a good play at plus money as L.A. looks to avenge Wednesday’s setback.
While the Halos lost as a favorite Wednesday, they have cashed in 3 of the past 5 games overall as favorites and have won 2 of those games by 2 or more runs to cover the run line.
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Over/Under
The OVER 9 (-115) is the lean — but go lightly. Don’t get carried away and play a half-unit at most.
While the Under has cashed at a 15-6-3 clip in the past 24 games overall for the White Sox, the Over is 9-1 in the past 10 in Game 4 of a series. Lynn has been very giving this season, with the Over cashing in 4 of his past 6 starts, and 11 of his 16 starts overall.
The Under has cashed in 3 straight outings for Sandoval, but this play is based on the erratic pitching of Lynn.
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