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Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago White Sox (27-77) and the Texas Rangers (50-52) wrap up a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 3-0

The White Sox look to avoid the 4-game sweep against the defending champs. The Rangers won the first 2 games by 1 run apiece — 4-3 in 10 innings and 3-2 in 9 — and blew out the White Sox10-2 as heavy -266 favorites Wednesday with the Over (8.5) connecting for the 1st time in this series.

Chicago has dropped 10 games in a row — 4 before the All-Star break and 6 since Friday. The Sox haven’t scored more than 3 runs in the last 6 games, only doing so once in their past 11 contests. They are 1-13 in the last 14 games — the only win in that stretch was a 3-1 home victory vs. the Minnesota Twins July 10.

Meanwhile, Texas has won 7 straight meetings vs. the Southsiders — 3 in this series and 4 in a row last season. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings.

The Rangers have won 4 in a row overall, with 3 of those victories coming by a single run. The Under is 3-1 in their past 4 outings, while cashing at a 5-3 pace in the previous 8 outings.

White Sox at Rangers projected starters

RHP Jonathan Cannon vs. RHP Max Scherzer

Cannon (1-4, 4.58 ERA) makes his 10th start and 12th appearance. The rookie has a 1.32 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 57 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 6-1 setback at Kansas City Royals Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 0-3, 6.46 ERA (23 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.56 WHIP, .313 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 6 BB, 20 K in 5 starts
  • Never faced Rangers before

Scherzer (1-3, 3.99 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 29 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 2 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 8-4 home setback vs. Baltimore Orioles Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-2, 4.73 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.13 WHIP, .240 OBA, 3 BB, 8 K in 3 starts
  • Career vs. White Sox: 14-6, 2.50 ERA (169 IP, 47 ER), 1.03 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 25 starts

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White Sox at Rangers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:18 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): White Sox +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Rangers -255 (bet $255 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (+100) | Rangers -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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White Sox at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, White Sox 3

Moneyline

The Rangers (-255) will cost just a bit more than 2½ times the potential return. That’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

The White Sox (+210) cannot be trusted with Cannon going against the veteran Scherzer. However, while Texas has won all 3 meetings in this series, only one victory was by more than 1 run.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

TEXAS -1.5 (-120) is priced fairly on the run line. Texas belted Chicago 10-2 Wednesday, easily covering as a big favorite. Be careful, though. Texas might be 7-4 in its last 11 games, but 5 of those victories was just by 1 run.

In addition, the Rangers are 1-4 on the run line in the past 5 starts by Scherzer, so tread lightly.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8 (-106) — only bet a HALF UNIT at best.

The O/U is 3-3 in the past 6 games for the Rangers since the All-Star break. Texas is averaging 4.2 runs per game (RPG), while allowing 4.3 RPG in the 6-game span.

For the White Sox, the Under is 5-1 in their past 6 games, and 9-2 across the previous 11 outings. Chicago’s offense is averaging just 1.9 RPG in the 10-game skid, so proceed cautiously.

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Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (72-52) and Tampa Bay Rays (76-48) play the finale of a three-game set Sunday at Tropicana Field with a 1:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze the lines around the White Sox vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

White Sox RHP Reynaldo Lopez (2-0, 1.08 ERA) makes his fourth start and 12th appearance. He has a 0.72 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 through 25 IP.

  • Allowed just 1 hit and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts across 5 scoreless innings in a win over the Oakland Athletics Tuesday.
  • Has posted a 1-0 record and a stellar 0.64 ERA with just 1 earned run and 6 hits allowed across 14 innings over two starts and three relief appearances in August.

Rays RHP Chris Archer (0-1, 6.23 ERA) makes his second start and his thirrd appearance. He has allowed 4 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk with 6 strikeouts through 4 1/3 innings.

  • Will be making his first appearance since April 10 after missing considerable time due to right lateral forearm tightness.
  • Allowed 3 earned runs, 1 hit and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts across 4 2/3 innings in his final minor-league rehab tune-up with Triple-A Durham against Jacksonville Tuesday.

White Sox at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: White Sox +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Rays -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-205) | Rays -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Prediction

White Sox 5, Rays 2

Money line (ML)

The WHITE SOX (+100) came up short in Saturday’s middle game, but they’ll bounce back in the finale. Bettors who backed them yesterday have to have a short memory.

The Rays will struggle to make things happen against Lopez, who has been unflappable, and the long layoff might mean rust for Archer, who wasn’t terribly sharp in his final rehab outing. Facing the first-place ChiSox is a tough first game back.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Take WHITE SOX +1.5 (-205) if you want/need some insurance, although it’s a little too pricey for my tastes. I prefer them straight up against Archer, who isn’t likely to get very deep into the game.

Over/Under (O/U)

The best play on the board is UNDER 8.5 (+110) at plus-money.

The Over cashed in each of the first two games in this series with a combined total of 12 runs in each game. So, playing Under requires a leap of faith.

However, I don’t think the Rays get much off of Lopez. The concern is Archer, and his ability to throw strikes. He isn’t likely to go deep into the game after a lengthy layoff, and that’s a good thing. Tampa boasts the second-best bullpen ERA in the majors at 3.11.

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Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (72-51) and Tampa Bay Rays (75-48) play the second game of a three-game set Saturday at Tropicana Field with a 1:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze the lines around the White Sox vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

White Sox LHP Dallas Keuchel (8-6, 4.48 ERA) makes his 24th start and 25th appearance. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 through 130 2/3 IP.

  • Won his most recent outing Monday against Oakland snapping a five-start winless skid which saw him go 0-3 from July 20-Aug. 10.
  • Twirled 7 scoreless innings with just 4 hits and 1 walk allowed in a win over the Rays June 15 in his only previous outing vs. TB this season.

Rays RHP Luis Patino (2-3, 4.73 ERA) makes his 10th start in his 12th appearance. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 through 45 2/3 IP.

  • Is 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA, 10 walks and 12 strikeouts over 14 innings across three August starts.
  • Has an impressive 1.83 ERA across 19 2/3 IP at home as opposed to a 6.92 ERA over 26 IP on the road.

White Sox at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:26 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: White Sox +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Rays -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-180) | Rays -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

White Sox 4, Rays 3

Money line (ML)

The play is the WHITE SOX (+115) as short road ‘dogs as the difference is on the mound. Keuchel dominated the Rays in his previous appearance this season while Patino has had trouble going deep into games, although he has been solid at home.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The best play is WHITE SOX +1.5 (-180) if you would like a little insurance and aren’t quite feeling the AL Central leaders on the road. While I prefer Chicago straight up this isn’t out of line if you’d like to take the run and a half.

Over/Under (O/U)

Roll with UNDER 9.5 (-130) as Patino has been strong at Tropicana Field this season.

While the Over connected in Friday’s game, the Under is 3-1-2 across the last six for the Pale Hose and 8-4-2 in their last 14 on the road.

The Over is a solid 4-0-1 in the last five for the Rays as a home favorite. However, the Under is 9-5 in their last 14 at home against teams with a winning overall mark.

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Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (58-39) and Milwaukee Brewers (57-41) play the second game of a three-game interleague set Saturday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Carlos Rodon is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. He is 8-3 with a 2.14 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 13.0 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 over 96 2/3 innings across 16 starts.

Rodon was untouchable Sunday allowing just one hit and no walks with 10 strikeouts across seven scoreless innings in a win over the Houston Astros. He has won back-to-back starts for the first time since winning five in a row from April 5-May 7.

RHP Corbin Burnes is the projected starting pitcher for the Brewers. He is 5-4 with a 2.16 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 13.1 K/9 and 1.5 BB/9 across 96 innings in 16 starts.

Burnes was impressive last time out, too, allowing five hits and a walk with 12 strikeouts across 8 1/3 scoreless innings in a win at Cincinnati. He is 2-0 with a 0.84 ERA across 21 1/3 innings in three July starts.

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White Sox at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Brewers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-190) | Brewers -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: 7 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

White Sox 3, Brewers 1

Money line (ML)

The WHITE SOX (+110) are a decent play as short ‘dogs behind the red-hot Rodon, who is finally living up to his potential after several average seasons and a few injury-plagued campaigns. After getting dumped 7-1 in the series opener, the Pale Hose will return the favor in the middle game.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The White Sox +1.5 (-190) are too expensive so look to the money line instead for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 7 (-105) is a rather low number, but it’s still the play with Rodon and Burnes each rolling right along.

The Under has hit in the past two starts for Rodon and seven of his past 10 outings. And while the Over has hit in five of the past six starts for Burnes, it’s mostly due to the offense. He has done his part for Under bettors allowing one or no runs in all four of his past four appearances.

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Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Minnesota Twins (40-55) and Chicago White Sox (58-37) play the finale of a four-game set Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Twins vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Michael Pineda is the projected starting pitcher for the Twins. He is 3-5 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 8.1 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 over 61 1/3 IP across 12 starts.

Pineda was roughed up for five earned runs, 12 hits and no walks with four strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings in a loss against the White Sox last time out July 7.

He is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA and .372 opponent batting average across 10 2/3 innings in a pair of starts against the ChiSox this season.

RHP Dylan Cease is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. He is 7-5 with a 4.15 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 across 97 2/3 IP in 19 starts.

Cease was dumped for six runs, six hits and two walks with eight strikeouts across 5 1/3 innings in a loss at Minnesota July 5. He is 0-2 with a 6.19 ERA in three starts in July.

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Twins at White Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Twins +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | White Sox -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Twins +1.5 (-155) | White Sox -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

White Sox 8, Twins 4

Money line (ML)

The WHITE SOX (-150) are moderate favorites in the finale as they look for the series win. They have outscored the ChiSox 14-8 in the past two outings. They’re a good bet to take down Pineda, who has really struggled in his two previous showings against Chicago this season.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The WHITE SOX -1.5 (+125) are worth a roll of the dice in this series finale mainly because of Pineda’s struggles against them. Chicago has posted 6.4 runs per game against the past 10 outings, and they’re 4-1 across the past five against Minnesota covering the run line in each of those wins.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 9 (-120) is the best play on the board. Pineda is very giving against the White Sox, and Cease was knocked around by the Twins last time he faced them, too. The Over is 18-4 in Minnesota’s past 22 games as a road underdog while going 6-1 in the past seven meetings in Chicago, too.

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Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Minnesota Twins (39-53) and Chicago White Sox (56-36) play the first game of a doubleheader Monday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 5:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Twins vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Griffin Jax is the projected starting pitcher for the Twins. He is 1-1 with a 8.66 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with 7.1 K/9 and 4.1 BB/9 over 17 2/3 IP across 1 start and 4 relief appearances.

Jax last appeared July 3 when he made his only previous start in Kansas City. He allowed six earned runs, eight hits and three walks with three strikeouts across five innings in a loss.

RHP Lance Lynn is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. He is 9-3 with a 1.99 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 across 90 2/3 IP in 16 starts.

Lynn faced the Twins last time out July 7 allowing just one earned run, four hits and three walks with six strikeouts over six innings in a win at Target Field. Overall, he is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA across 17 innings over three starts against Minnesota in 2021.

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Twins at White Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Twins +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | White Sox -225 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Twins +1.5 (-120) | White Sox -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 7 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

White Sox 6, Twins 2

Money line (ML)

The White Sox (-225) are a little too expensive in Game 1 of this double dip despite the strong pitching advantage. I just don’t like paying two times my potential return.

PASS, and look to the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The WHITE SOX -1.5 (+100) are a better value on their home field against the Twins +1.5 (-130), especially since Lynn has been so hard on the division rivals.

Minnesota is just 1-5 in its past six against winning teams and 1-5 in the past six on the road against a right-handed starter, too. Chicago has won seven of the past eight, and they’re 5-1 in the past six at home vs. RHP.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 7 (-110) is the recommended play with the unproven Jax facing the first-place White Sox. He should cough up plenty of runs. The Over is 24-9-2 in Minnesota’s past 35 against winning teams. The Over is also 5-1 in the past six meetings in Chicago, too.

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Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (53-35) and Baltimore Orioles (28-60) play the finale of a three-game set Saturday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Dylan Cease is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. He is 7-4 with a 4.14 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 11.5 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 over 87 IP across 17 starts.

Cease was tuned up by the Twins in Minnesota last time out, allowing 6 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks with 8 strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. He faced Baltimore May 27 allowing 1 run on 4 hits and 2 walks over 6 innings while recording 10 strikeouts.

RHP Spenser Watkins is the projected starting pitcher for the Orioles. He is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 2 K and 3 BB over 6 IP through one start and one relief appearance.

Watkins allowed 1 run on 3 hits and 3 walks with 2 strikeouts over 5 innings Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays in his first major league start while picking up his first career win.

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White Sox at Orioles odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Orioles +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox -1.5 (-115) | Orioles +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 10.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

White Sox 6, Orioles 4

Money line (ML)

The WHITE SOX (-175) are a little on the costly side and Watkins looked pretty impressive in his first start against the Jays. The Orioles cannot be trusted, but it might be a bit of a closer game. Chicago is a decent small-unit play although I like the run line slightly better.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The WHITE SOX -1.5 (-115) are a better play behind Cease, who handled himself with aplomb against the Orioles in his appearance against them earlier this season. As such, Chicago is a much better value on the run line. Chicago is 6-0 ATS against Baltimore this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 10.5 (-110) is the slight lean here; Cease did a great job in his first appearance against the O’s and Watkins was impressive in his only start of the season. It’s a rather small sample size, and tough to hitch your wagon to an unproven rookie, but if Watkins can do what he did last time out the Under is a decent option.

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Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (52-35) and Baltimore Orioles (28-59) play the second game of a three-game set Saturday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Lucas Giolito is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. He is 6-6 with a 4.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 over 98 2/3 IP across 17 starts.

Giolito is looking to rebound after getting tuned up by the Tigers in Detroit last time out. He was roughed up for six runs, 10 hits and a walk in five innings in the loss.

The right-hander faced Baltimore May 30 allowing just one run, three hits and three walks with a season-high 12 strikeouts over seven innings in a win.

RHP Thomas Eshelman is the projected starting pitcher for the Orioles. He is 0-1 with a 7.16 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 2.8 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 over 16 1/3 IP through 4 starts.

Eshelman was socked around for four runs and seven hits, including two home runs, in just four innings in a no-decision on the road against the Los Angeles Angels July 4. He hasn’t made it out of the fifth inning in any of his four outings.

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White Sox at Orioles odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Orioles +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox -1.5 (-130) | Orioles +1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under: 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

White Sox 9, Orioles 3

Money line (ML)

The White Sox (-200) will cost you two times your potential return, and that’s just too risky for my liking on the road. Even though they pounded the Orioles (+165) by a 12-1 score in the opener Friday, and even though they won in Giolito’s previous start against them, AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The WHITE SOX -1.5 (-130) are a much better value laying the run-and-a-half. The offense rolled up plenty of runs in the series opener, and they’ll keep the bats going against the scuffling Eshelman, who can’t go very long into games.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 9 (-105) is the way to be, and the ChiSox could take care of it all on their own just like they did Saturday night. Eshelman has an atrocious ERA, and he hasn’t made it out of the fifth inning. That means the O’s bullpen will see more work, and that’s not a good thing. They own a 4.99 ERA that is 26th in the majors.

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Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (49-33) and Detroit Tigers (37-46) play the finale of a three-game set Sunday at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Tigers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Lucas Giolito is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. He is 6-5 with a 3.84 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in 93 2/3 IP over 16 starts.

Giolito enters with quality starts in each of his past four outings, although his only victory during the span was his last time out Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. He is 0-2 with a 4.58 ERA with four walks and 25 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings across three starts against the Tigers in 2021.

RHP Matt Manning is the projected starting pitcher for the Tigers. He is 1-2 with an 8.16 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 3.8 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 in 14 1/3 IP over three starts.

Manning was trampled for nine earned runs, nine hits with no walks and two strikeouts across 3 2/3 innings in a loss at the Cleveland Indians Monday. This will be his first career appearance against the White Sox.

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White Sox at Tigers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Tigers +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox -1.5 (-120) | Tigers +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

White Sox 6, Tigers 3

Money line (ML)

The WHITE SOX (-200) look for the bounce-back game after the Tigers (+165) surprised them 11-5 in Saturday’s middle game. The loss snapped a five-game win streak for Chicago, although they’re still 9-2 across the past 11 against Detroit.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The WHITE SOX -1.5 (-120) are the lean here, even though Giolito has had his issues topping the Tigers +1.5 (+100) this season. However, it’s more a lack of offensive support rather than anything he is doing, as is evidenced by his outstanding 25/4 strikeouts-to-walks ratio against Detroit this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 8.5 (-120) is the slight lean here, as Manning was very giving last time out against the Indians. The White Sox will be looking to take out some frustrations after an embarrassing rout Saturday.

The Over is a perfect 6-0 in the past six for the ChiSox, and 37-15-4 in the past 56 meetings between these two AL Central rivals in Detroit.

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Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (49-32) and Detroit Tigers (36-46) play the second game of a three-game set Saturday at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox at Tigers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Dallas Keuchel is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. He is 6-2 with a 3.96 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 5.5 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 in 86 1/3 IP over 15 starts and 1 relief appearance.

Keuchel allowed six hits with a walk and four strikeouts across five relief innings last time out Saturday against the Mariners in his first relief appearance since Aug. 6, 2013.

The southpaw allowed just one earned run, five hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision against the Tigers June 4.

LHP Tarik Skubal is the projected starting pitcher for the Tigers. He is 4-7 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 10.9 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9 in 77 2/3 IP over 14 starts and 2 relief appearances.

Skubal didn’t win last time out, but he had perhaps his best start of the season against the Houston Astros Sunday. He allowed just one run, one hit and three walks with nine strikeouts in the no-decision.

Skubal is 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA in two starts across 11 innings against the White Sox this season.

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White Sox at Tigers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Tigers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox -1.5 (+125) | Tigers +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

White Sox 6, Tigers 4

Money line (ML)

The WHITE SOX (-120) look to win a sixth consecutive game, and they enter play on a 9-1 run against the Tigers (+100). Chicago is also 4-1 in Keuchel’s past five starts, and he has three victories during that span.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The WHITE SOX -1.5 (+125) are the play on the run line. They covered the run line in Friday’s series opener, an 8-2 win, and four of their five victories during their win streak have been by two or more runs. Seven of their nine wins over the Tigers have been by two or more runs, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 9 (-110) is the lean here. The Over has connected in four in a row for the White Sox, including Friday’s series opener, and the Over is also 4-0 in their past four against a left-handed starting pitcher.

While the Under has dominated for the Tigers lately, the Over is 35-15-4 in the previous 54 meetings between these teams in the Motor City.

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