The Houston Astros (75-41) and the Chicago White Sox (59-56) meet in the opener of a 4-game set Monday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Astros vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Astros lead 2-1
The first-place Astros steam in on a 4-game win streak, scoring at least 6 runs in each of the victories. This team has averaged 6.5 runs per game in the last 6 games overall.
The White Sox are playing better ball lately, sweeping the Detroit Tigers in 3 games last weekend at Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago has won 7 of its last 8 home games.
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Astros at White Sox projected starters
RHP Jose Urquidy vs. RHP Johnny Cueto
Urquidy (11-4, 3.85 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 119 1/3 IP.
- In 11 road starts he’s 6-2 with a 4.83 ERA with 11 HR allowed in 59 2/3 IP
- Has a 4.56 ERA in 75 IP in 13 night starts vs. a 2.64 ERA over 44 1/3 IP in 8 day outings
Cueto (4-5, 3.90 ERA) makes his 16th start and 17th overall appearance. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 102 IP.
- Is 1-3 with a 3.71 ERA and .260 opponent batting average with just 28 K across 51 IP in 7 home starts and 1 relief appearance
- Allowed just 2 H and 2 BB with 5 K in 7 scoreless IP in June 18 win in Houston
Astros at White Sox 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 12:51 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Astros -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+125) | White Sox +1.5 (-155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Astros at White Sox picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 5, White Sox 2
Money line
The ASTROS (-130) are the play despite the fact both teams come in hot. The White Sox (+105) also received a tremendous performance by Cueto in his first start this season against the Astros in Houston, so go lightly here. The better play is to take the run line at plus-money for less risk.
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Run line/Against the spread
The ASTROS -1.5 (+125) are not only on a 4-game win streak, but each of the victories have been by 2 or more runs. In fact, the average margin of victory is 4.3 runs per game. Of course, those wins were against subpar teams like the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers.
All 8 of Houston’s victories in the month of August have been by 2 or more runs, so if you like the Astros to win, you should like them to cover the run line.
Over/Under
The UNDER 8.5 (-112) has connected in 4 of the past 5 starts by Urquidy, and he has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 3 of the previous 4 outings.
The Under has come through in 2 of the past 3 starts by Cueto, and the Under is 7-4-1 in the past 12 games overall for Chicago.
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