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Colorado Rockies at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Rockies at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (61-80) take on the Chicago White Sox (72-69) Tuesday in the opener of a 2-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Colorado had a 4-game winning streak snapped at home Sunday with a 12-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. They found ways to win 4-1 games as well as 13-10 games, and they’ll need that in another hitters’ park in Chicago. Colorado is 40-36 at home but just 21-46 on the road.

Chicago had its 4-game winning streak snapped Sunday as well, and they’ve been playing much better baseball finally. The Pale Hose are 7-3 over the last 10 after toiling at or below the .500 mark for much of the season. They are 3 games back from the AL Central division-leading Cleveland Guardians.

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Rockies at White Sox projected starters

RHP Chad Kuhl vs. RHP Michael Kopech

Kuhl (6-8, 5.38 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.51 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 117 IP.

Has a 9.40 ERA over his last 7 starts
Has been worse away from Coors Field with a 6.00 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 13 road starts

Kopech (4-9, 3.78 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 114 1/3 IP.

Allowed 4 ER on 4 H with 2 BB and 4 K in 3 2/3 IP at the Seattle Mariners in his first start back from the IL Sept. 7
Threw 5 1/3-scoreless IP at Coors July 26 with 6 H, 3 BB and 4 K

Rockies at White Sox odds

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Money line (ML): Rockies +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | White Sox -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-130) | White Sox -1.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Rockies at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Rockies 4

Money line

Neither pitcher has been very good, but I’m going to give the slight edge to Kopech, who has ace stuff and Triple-A command. This matchup is much closer than the -200 odds for the White Sox would indicate as they’re 34-36 at home this season. I still don’t see enough to take the ‘dogs here, though.

Kuhl has allowed 3 ER or more in 9 straight starts. Take the WHITE SOX OVER 2.5 TOTAL RUNS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-102).

Run line/Against the spread

Each team won their respective game by 1 run earlier in the season. The White Sox are a brutal 28-42 on the RL at home. I’m siding with the Rockies on the RL, but I see one that gives me a ton of confidence.

Dating back to Aug. 5, 13 of Chicago’s last 19 wins have been by 2 runs or fewer. It’s chalky, but it feels like a lock. Take the ROCKIES ALTERNATE SPREAD +2.5 (-190).

Over/Under

The White Sox are 4-0-1 O/U over the last 5 games, and Colorado is 3-1-1. The starters are probably going to allow 6 themselves, and we’ll need a couple from the bullpen to cash. I’m with that, and the books feel it, too.

Take the OVER 7.5 (-130).

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Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (70-68) and Oakland Athletics (50-88) meet Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET to continue a 4-game series at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 3-1

The White Sox won Thursday’s series opener 14-2 and are 7-2 in their last 9 games. Chicago pitching has been strong over that stretch, posting a fine 2.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP. They’re 1.5 games out of 1st place in the AL Central.

The Athletics are just 1-7 in their last 8 games, and their pitching has trended the other way. Oakland has registered a 6.71 ERA in those 8 games and a 5.48 mark since Aug. 18.

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White Sox at Athletics projected starters

RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP James Kaprielian

Giolito (10-9, 5.21 ERA) has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 133 IP in 25 starts.

Has notched a 3.91 ERA in 69 road innings
Has been roughed up by a .354 batting average on balls in play
Facing an Oakland club that ranks 29th in the league with a .620 OPS against right-handed pitching

Kaprielian (3-9, 4.79 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 109 IP.

Figures to see a right-leaning Chicago batting order and has scuffled against bats from that side (.848 OPS allowed)
Has benefited from a .264 BABIP

White Sox at Athletics odds

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Money line: White Sox -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Athletics +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+102) | Athletics +1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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White Sox at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Athletics 3

Money line

Chicago is on a nice roll and is playing important games. Oakland is out of it and is playing out meaningless quadruple-A at-bats.

The starting pitching matchup has some hidden edge to it. BACK THE WHITE SOX -170.

Run line/Against the spread

Four of Oakland’s last 5 losses have been by 3 runs or more. The Athletics have lost 24 games this season by 5 runs or more.

BACK THE WHITE SOX -1.5 (+102).

Over/Under

No lean to either side: STEER CLEAR.

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Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (69-68) and Oakland Athletics (50-87) meet Thursday at 9:40 p.m. ET to start a 4-game series at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 2-1

The White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games. Chicago pitching has been strong over that stretch, posting a fine 2.54 ERA.

The Athletics are just 1-6 in their last 7 games, and their pitching has trended the other way. Oakland has registered a 5.63 ERA in those 7 games and a 5.03 mark since Aug. 18.

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White Sox at Athletics projected starters

RHP Dylan Cease vs. LHP J.P. Sears

Cease (13-6, 2.13 ERA) is tabbed for his 28th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 156 IP.

Coming off a near-no-hitter in his last start (made it to 2 outs in the 9th) and has allowed just 3 hits in 17 IP in his last 2 starts
Faced the Athletics in Chicago July 31 and allowed 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB and 7 K in 6 IP

Sears (5-1, 2.37 ERA) has appeared in 12 games with 7 starts. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 in 49 1/3 IP.

Owns a 1.89 ERA as a starter (3.97 ERA in relief)
Has benefited from a high left-on-base rate, and much of that has been related to generous batting-average-on-balls-in-play rates (.174 BABIP in high-leverage situations, .120 BABIP when runners are in scoring position)

White Sox at Athletics odds

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Money line: White Sox -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Athletics +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (-112) | Athletics +1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)

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White Sox at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Athletics 3

Money line

The juice is loose. Too much so. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The White Sox have a .772 OPS versus lefty pitchers (.685 OPS vs. righties).

Chicago is on a decent roll and is playing important games. And in this game it has its best pitcher on the bump. Even if Cease is a bit fatigued in this near-no-no hangover, the price here is solid.

BACK THE WHITE SOX -1.5 (-112).

Over/Under

No lean to either side: STEER CLEAR.

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Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (68-68) and Seattle Mariners (77-59) meet Wednesday at 4:10 p.m. ET to close out a 3-game series at T-Mobile Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 3-2

The White Sox and Mariners have split a pair of low-scoring games in this series. Chicago took Monday’s opener 3-2 and is 5-2 in its last 7 games. Chicago has a 2.03 ERA over that stretch.

After Tuesday’s 3-0 win, the Mariners are 8-1 in their last 9 games and 15-5 in their last 20. Seattle ranks 4th in MLB, yielding just 3.68 runs per game. The Mariners have allowed just 2.56 RPG in their last 25 contests.

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White Sox at Mariners projected starters

RHP Michael Kopech vs. RHP Luis Castillo

Kopech (4-9, 3.58 ERA) is expected to come off the IL to make his 24th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 4.47 BB/9 and 7.97 K/9 in 110.2 IP.

Experienced knee strain in an abbreviated start Aug. 22
Owns a 5.03 ERA, 1.46 WHIP in 59 IP since June 19

Castillo (6-5, 2.71 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 122 2/3 IP.

Has allowed just 1 run in 14 IP at home since being acquired from the Cincinnati Reds
Has notched a 1.7 BB/9 in his last 31 IP

White Sox at Mariners odds and lines

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Money line: White Sox +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Mariners -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-140) | Mariners -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -145 | U: +115)

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White Sox at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, White Sox 4

Money line

There is some slight lean toward the White Sox, but that lean is better served by the Run Line. AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

Chicago has been solid in get-away games. And we’re fading a fatigued Seattle bullpen here. BACK THE WHITE SOX +1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

Too much juice: PASS but consider an Over 6.5 if the tag drops to -135.

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Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (68-67) took down the Seattle Mariners (76-59) Monday in the opener of their 3-game series and will look to make it 2 in a row Tuesday. First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: White Sox lead 3-1

The White Sox have bounced back since losing 7 of 8 games from Aug. 22-30 by winning 5 of their last 6 games. Chicago fights to keep its playoff hopes alive as it trails the NL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians by 2 games.

Seattle had a 7-game win streak stopped with the 3-2 loss Monday.

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White Sox at Mariners projected starters

RHP Johnny Cueto vs. RHP Logan Gilbert

Cueto (7-6, 2.93 ERA) makes his 21st appearance (20th start). He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 through 129 IP.

Has been very effective on the road with a 1.81 ERA and just 4 HR allowed across 59 2/3 IP this season
Doesn’t get a lot of strikeouts but has done a great job of minimizing the damage, allowing more than 3 ER in a start just twice all season

Gilbert (11-5, 3.35 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 155 2/3 IP.

Though his skills have been better at home than on the road his ERA is about a full run higher (3.94 vs 2.95) at T-Mobile Park
Recorded just 15 strikeouts over 26 2/3 IP across 5 August starts but in his first September outing matched his season-high with 9 K and 17 swinging strikes.

White Sox at Mariners odds and lines

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Money line (ML): White Sox +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Mariners -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-175) | Mariners -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

White Sox at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Mariners 4

Money line

Gilbert is already more than 30 innings past last year’s mark and may be wearing down a bit. Though he racked up a lot of strikeouts in his last game, he had a 3.64 xFIP and 8.6 K/9 through the end of July compared to a 4.86 xFIP and 6.6 K/9 in 6 starts since.

The White Sox have been better on the road than at home, while the Mariners average just 3.8 runs per game at home — 6th lowest in the league. The odds are good enough here to take the underdog, so back the WHITE SOX (+125).

Run line/Against the spread

Cueto is a good bet to keep his team in the game even if they don’t come out on top. However, laying -175 for +1.5 runs is a little too much so PASS.

Over/Under

Cueto has been rock solid all year but isn’t dominant and can’t be expected to completely shut down the Seattle bats. On the other side, Gilbert hasn’t been at his best in recent weeks.

Look for this total to go just OVER 7.5 (-105).

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Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (67-67) will square off against the Seattle Mariners (76-58) on Monday at T-Mobile Park with 1st pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: White Sox lead 2-1

The White Sox have won 4 of their last 5 games, but they’ve lost 6 of their last 10. Chicago was defeated 5-1 by Minnesota Sunday as Twins starter Dylan Bundy limited the White Sox to 2 H and 0 ER in 5 IP.

As for the Mariners, they are one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning 9 of their last 10 games. Seattle is now in sole possession of the No. 1 wild-card spot in the AL, putting them 2 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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White Sox at Mariners projected starters

RHP Lance Lynn vs. LHP Marco Gonzales

Lynn (4-5, 4.70 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 84 1/3 IP.

Last 3 starts: 18 2/3 IP, 12 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 22 K, 1.45 ERA
Owns a 3-1 record with a 2.31 ERA in 6 career starts vs. Seattle

Gonzales (10-12, 3.99 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 in 146 2/3 IP.

Last 3 starts: 17 1/3 IP, 17 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 6 K, 2.60 ERA
Has been credited with a win in 4 of his last 5 starts

White Sox at Mariners odds and lines

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Money line (ML): White Sox -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Mariners +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+145) | Mariners +1.5 (-180)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

White Sox at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, White Sox 3

Money line

Even with the White Sox winning 4 of their last 5 games, the MARINERS (+100) have been rolling recently with 9 wins in their last 10. Also, Seattle is 7-0 in the 1st game of a series in their last 7 series.

Run line/Against the spread

While I see the Mariners being able to keep it within 2 runs in this contest, I’ll PASS on taking Seattle’s run spread due to it being at -180 odds. Instead of wagering on the spread for the entire game, there is value in taking the MARINERS -0.5 FIRST 5 INNINGS (+115).

Over/Under

Monday’s game between the White Sox and the Mariners will take place in Seattle, which is a pitcher-friendly park. UNDER 7.5 TOTAL RUNS (-115) is where I’m leaning as both pitchers in this game have been solid in recent starts.

On top of that, there haven’t been more than 7 total runs scored in 8 straight home games for the Mariners.

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Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Twins (67-64) try to salvage a game against the Chicago White Sox (67-66) Sunday in the finale of a 3-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Twins vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 6-6

The Twins got worked over 13-0 Saturday as they were only able to muster 1 hit. They have lost 3 in a row after having a 5-game win streak. They still remain 1 game out in the AL Central, but now the White Sox are on their tails as well, just 1 game back.

The White Sox got a gem from RHP Dylan Cease Saturday, who took a no-hitter into the 9th inning. The ChiSox are now 4-0 since it was announced Wednesday that manager Tony La Russa was out indefinitely due to a medical issue. Whether this run is in spirit of him or in spite has yet to be determined.

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Twins at White Sox projected starters

RHP Dylan Bundy vs. RHP Lucas Giolito

Bundy (7-6, 4.53 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 113 1/3 IP.

In 3 starts vs. White Sox this year: 15 1/3 IP, 12 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 13 K
Has a 3.10 ERA in his last 6 starts
Bad road splits: 5.66 ERA, 1.35 WHIP vs. 2.80 ERA, 1.09 WHIP at home

Giolito (10-8, 5.27 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 128 IP.

April 24 vs. Twins: 4 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K
Has given up 4 ER or more in 3 of his last 4 starts
Bad home splits: 6.86 ERA, 1.61 WHIP vs. 3.91 ERA, 1.41 WHIP on road

Twins at White Sox odds and lines

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Money line (ML): Twins +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | White Sox -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins +1.5 (-180) | White Sox -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Twins at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins, 6, White Sox 4

Money line

The Twins are at a solid price in a game they really shouldn’t be such underdogs for. Giolito has the stuff to be among the best in baseball, but he has been out of sorts all year. His 48 walks in 128 IP is close to eclipsing the 52 he had in 178 2/3 IP last year. Plus, he’s been bad at home. The Twins take advantage Sunday. Go with the TWINS +115.

Run line/Against the spread

What happens the day after a team gets no-hit or nearly no-hit? They usually come back mashing the following day, and Giolito’s home splits supports that hypothesis. This is playoff-caliber baseball, and the Twins can’t afford to get swept. Let’s take a chance and go with the TWINS ALTERNATE SPREAD -1.5 (+190).

Over/Under

The Twins are 6-3-1 O/U in the last 10. That’s good for a team you don’t really consider to be potent offensively. There’s a 9-mph breeze going to the right-field foul pole. Lefties might have issues with that Sunday. Eight runs seems pretty reasonable. Take the OVER 7.5 (-125).

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Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Twins (67-62) visit the Chicago White Sox (65-66) to start a 3-game series Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is 8:10 pm. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Twins vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Twins lead 6-4

The AL Central is one of the tightest divisions in baseball. The Twins are 1 game back of the Cleveland Guardians and every game counts. They had a near-perfect homestand, sweeping the San Fransisco Giants last weekend and taking 2-of-3 games from the Boston Red Sox to start the week.

The White Sox are 4 games back of the Guardians and have been fading recently. However, they have won their last 2 games with bench coach Miguel Cairo covering for manager Tony La Russa, who is out indefinitely with a medical issue.

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Twins at White Sox projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. RHP Davis Martin

Gray (7-4, 3.04 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 100 2/3 IP.

Has received an average of 5.8 run support per start
Was only credited with 1 win despite a 2.03 ERA through 5 starts in August

Martin (2-4, 4.62 ERA) makes his 6th start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 39 IP.

Had a 4.15 ERA but a .219 opponent batting average across 2 starts in August
Last start: 3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 4 BB and 2 K in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday

Twins at White Sox nickname 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 10:56 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Twins -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+125) | White Sox +1.5 (-155)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -122)

Twins at White Sox nickname picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 6, Twins 4

Money line

Martin is a boom or bust pitcher. He has a 0.82 ERA, 6 H, and 1 BB across 11 IP in his 2 wins. He posts a 5.59 ERA, 22 H and 10 BB through 19 1/3 IP in his 4 losses.

I’m taking the WHITE SOX (+105) expecting a strong start from Martin, as the Twins have struggled away from home. While they have won 5 of their last 6 contests overall, they’ve all been home games. Now they go on the road where they are winless in their last 5 outings.

The Twins are also 4-10 in their last 14 games in Chicago.

Run line/Against the spread

The Twins cover just 42% of the time as road favorites. They cover at an MLB-worst 21% after a single day off.

If the Chicago money line is too risky for you then TAKE THE WHITE SOX +1.5 (-155).

Over/Under

Their latest head-to-head trends point towards the Over. It’s hit 6 times in the last 9 meetings between these sides and it’s 4-0-2 in the last 6 meetings at Guaranteed Rate Field.

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-105).

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Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Kansas City Royals (53-77) face the Chicago White Sox (63-66) Wednesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Royals vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Royals lead 10-7

The Royals clinched the season series against the ChiSox Tuesday with a 9-7 backhand to the chin. They scored in all but 2 innings of the game and really threw grease on the dumpster fire the White Sox have been this season. 1B Nick Pratto went 4-for-5 with 2 home runs to raise his batting average 37 points to .209 to get over the Mendoza Line.

Chicago has lost 5 in a row to the likes of the Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City. A team still in the thick of a pennant race has swirled the bowl to those 3 teams of late. They are now 6 games out in the AL Central, and with September looming, they need to play better immediately.

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Royals at White Sox projected starters

RHP Kris Bubic vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Bubic (2-9, 5.62 ERA) makes his 22nd start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 99 1/3 IP.

Aug. 10 vs. White Sox: 5 2/3 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 7 H, 3 BB and 6 K
Last 3 starts: 0-3, 9.45 ERA, 2.48 WHIP

Lynn (3-5, 5.00 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 77 1/3 IP.

2 starts vs. KC this year: 12 IP, 5 ER (3.75 ERA), 1 BB, 13 K
Has been victimized by the HR ball; 1.7 HR/9 the highest of his career

Royals 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 2:51 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Royals +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | White Sox -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-125) | White Sox -1.5 (+102)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Royals at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 6, Royals 4

Money line

Lynn is a curious case this season because his 1.5 BB/9 is the best of his career, and his 9.7 K/9 is one his better ones, but he has allowed 15 homers in 77 1/3 innings. He allowed just 18 in 157 IP last year. He is being victimized a bit by a .302 BABIP, but he really is better than his ERA indicates. I expect a statement performance from him Wednesday.

Take LANCE LYNN OVER 6.5 K’S (-145). I think the White Sox win, but we’re not taking the -205 ML.

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Run line/Against the spread

We’re going a couple unconventional routes here, and that’s to protect ourselves from a heavily favored sinking ship of a trap. Bubic, as fun as his name is to pronounce, has been pounced on lately. The White Sox do the same. The WHITE SOX OVER 2.5 TOTAL RUNS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-113) is at a great price.

Over/Under

The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between the teams. The wind is blowing out to left-center field at 7 mph. Both pitchers have high ERAs. It’s a hitters’ park. This really should be a 9.5 number. Take the OVER 8.5 (-108).

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Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

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

The Chicago White Sox (63-61) and Baltimore Orioles (64-59) meet Thursday at 7:05 p.m. ET to cap off a 3-game set at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Baltimore leads 4-2

The White Sox took Wednesday’s game after the Orioles won Tuesday. Chicago scored 5 runs Wednesday; the White Sox haven’t scored 6-plus runs since Aug. 13.

The Orioles went 12-6 coming out of the All-Star break but are 6-7 in the last 13 games. Baltimore had a high-contact .820 OPS in its previous 10 games at home.

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White Sox at Orioles projected starters

RHP Lance Lynn vs. RHP Jordan Lyles

Lynn (3-5, 5.30 ERA) is tabbed for his 14th start of the season. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 71 1/3 IP.

Owns a 3.06 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in his last 6 starts
Has been hurt by a 17.3% home runs/fly balls rate

Lyles (9-9, 4.61 ERA) has logged a 1.47 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 138 2/3 IP in 25 starts.

Has allowed 8 runs in 8 1/3 IP in his last 2 starts
Has a 3.13 ERA at home

White Sox at Orioles odds and lines

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Money line: White Sox -120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Orioles +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+133) | Orioles +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

White Sox at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Orioles 4

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