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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

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

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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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago White Sox (34-47) and the Los Angeles Angels (44-37) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game series Wednesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (ESPN+). 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 4-1

The White Sox have been doubled up in each game in this series, losing 2-1 in Monday’s series opener, and losing 4-2 Tuesday. The pitching has been solid for Chicago lately, allowing a total of just 14 runs across the last 5 outings, with the Under going 4-1 in the span.

The Angels have scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 of the last 7 games, sandwiched around a 25-run outburst Saturday in Colorado. The Under is 6-1 in those 7 outings. The pitching staff has allowed just 21 runs in the previous 8 contests, too.

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White Sox at Angels projected starters

RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP Jaime Barria

Giolito (5-5, 3.41 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 92 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 10 K in a 3-1 home loss vs. the Boston Red Sox Friday
  • 2023 road splits: 2-3, 4.64 ERA (42 2/3 IP, 22 ER – 7 HR) with a .271 opponent batting average (OBA) in 8 starts

Barria (2-2, 2.14 ERA) makes his 5th start and 17th appearance overall. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 46 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 1 ER (solo HR), 5 H, 2 BB, 12 K in a 2-0 home loss vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday
  • 2023 home splits: 3-2, 2.47 ERA (51 IP, 14 ER – 5 HR) with a .163 OBA in 8 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 7:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-190) | Angels -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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White Sox at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 4, White Sox 3

Moneyline

The ANGELS (-125) are a solid value play with Barria on the bump. He has been solid as a starter, although this will be anything but easy. Giolito has been pitching well for the White Sox (+105), too, posting a 1.50 ERA in 4 starts in June, with 3 quality starts.

Still, the ChiSox are 1-5 in the last 6 road games, while going 1-6 in the last 7 on the road against a right-handed starting pitcher.

Run line/Against the spread

The White Sox +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return if you want a little insurance and just can’t pick them straight up. That’s too expensive for my liking, although I think Chicago will keep this one close, similar to Monday’s narrow loss.

PASS.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (+100) is the lean again in Wednesday’s contest.

The Under has cashed in the 1st 2 games of this series, so why stop now? We’ve had 2 well-pitched games, and we get a red-hot Giolito against Barria, who has had tremendous results overall.

The Under is 4-0-2 in the last 6 road games for the Pale Hose, while going 15-5-3 in the past 23 games overall. The Under has hit in 4 in a row at home for the Angels, while going 7-1 in the last 8 games overall.

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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago White Sox (34-46) and the Los Angeles Angels (43-37) play the 2nd contest of a 4-game series Tuesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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 3-1 after a 2-1 victory Monday

The White Sox took a 1-0 lead with a run in the top of the 1st inning in the series opener but they allowed the tying run in the bottom of the 4th and saw their 2-game win streak come to an end in a strange fashion as the Angels walked it off on a wild pitch. Chicago is just 2-6 across its last 8 road games.

The Angels won for just the 2nd time in the past 6 games as the pitching staff did its job again. L.A. has allowed a total of 19 runs and cashed the Under 6 times across its last 7 outings.

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White Sox at Angels projected starters

RHP Michael Kopech vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani

Kopech (3-6, 4.06 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 across 82 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 6-3 home loss vs. the Texas Rangers Wednesday
  • 2023 road splits: 2-2, 4.05 ERA (33 1/3 IP, 15 ER – 5 HR) with a .240 opponent batting average (OBA) in 6 starts

Ohtani (6-3, 3.13 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and an AL-leading 11.8 K/9 in 89 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 1 ER (solo HR), 5 H, 2 BB, 12 K in a 2-0 home loss vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday
  • 2023 home splits: 3-2, 2.47 ERA (51 IP, 14 ER – 5 HR) with a .163 OBA in 8 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 8:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): White Sox +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Angels -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-115) | Angels -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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White Sox at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, White Sox 2

Moneyline

The Angels (-210) are likely going to win behind Ohtani, but you cannot risk more than 2 times your potential return. There is just no value in playing such heavy favorites, even if you include them as part of a multi-team parlay.

AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

The ANGELS -1.5 (-105) are a better play at near even money, especially with Ohtani on the bump.

The star right-hander hasn’t allowed much at home this season, yielding fewer than 3 runs per game. On the flip side, Kopech has been very giving for the White Sox away from home.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 8 (-110) is the lean for the 2nd consecutive game in this series.

We should see a few more runs than we saw in Monday’s series opener but don’t expect much — especially for the visitors.

The Under is 6-2-3 in the past 11 games overall for the White Sox while going 3-1-1 in the past 5 tries against winning teams.

For the Angels, the Under has cashed in 6 of the past 7 games overall, while going low in 4 of the past 5 games in front of the home fans.

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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago White Sox (34-45) and the Los Angeles Angels (42-37) open a 4-game series Monday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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 2-1

The White Sox outscored the Boston Red Sox 9-5 as they won the final 2 games of a weekend series after dropping the series opener 3-1 Friday. Chicago is attempting to win 3 straight games for the first time since picking up 5 straight victories from June 2-8.

The Angels dropped 2 of 3 games over the weekend on the road against the Colorado Rockies. However, L.A. outscored the Rox 32-12 because of a 25-1 outburst Saturday. That game obviously went Over, but the Under is actually 5-1 in the past 6 for the Angels.

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White Sox at Angels projected starters

RHP Dylan Cease vs. LHP Reid Detmers

Cease (3-3, 4.22 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 across 85 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 9 K in a 7-6 home win vs. the Texas Rangers Tuesday
  • 2023 road splits: 2-1, 5.05 ERA (35 2/3 IP, 20 ER – 4 HR) with a .236 opponent batting average (OBA) in 7 starts

Detmers (1-5, 4.02 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 69 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 8 K in a 2-0 home loss vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday
  • 2023 home splits: 1-2, 3.79 ERA (38 IP, 16 ER – 4 HR) with a .257 OBA in 7 starts

White Sox at Angels odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): White Sox +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Angels -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-175) | Angels -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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White Sox at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 4, White Sox 3

Moneyline

The ANGELS (-140) are a solid play behind the southpaw Detmers, who has been pretty tough at home. He has managed a respectable 3.79 ERA in 38 innings while recording 51 strikeouts in his 7 outings at Angel Stadium.

The White Sox have been getting tremendous production from Cease, as he has a sparkling 2.38 ERA in 4 June starts. However, he has no decisions in the past 5 outings, and the team has managed just 15 total runs of support in his previous 4 assignments.

Run line/Against the spread

The WHITE SOX +1.5 (-175) aren’t priced out of line if you would like a little bit of insurance.

Chicago has won the past 2 games outright as an underdog and is 7-4 on the run line in its last 11 as a ‘dog — with 5 outright wins — so it should be able to keep this one close.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (-110) is worth a look in this series opener.

The Under has dominated for the White Sox lately, going 13-5-2 in the past 21 games overall, 7-0 in their past 7 series openers and 2-0-2 in their last 4 contests on the road.

The total has gone low in 5 of the 6 games overall for the Angels while cashing at a 5-2 clip in the previous 7 games at home.

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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (36-41) host the Chicago White Sox (35-38) Wednesday at Angel Stadium for the rubber match of their 3-game series finale. First pitch is set for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

L.A. won Monday’s series opener 4-3 and Chicago took Tuesday’s 2nd game 11-4. The season series is tied 3-3, but Chicago has a plus-8 run differential in those meetings.

The Angels are 4-6 straight up (SU) in their last 10 games while the White Sox are 5-5 SU.

White Sox at Angels projected starters

RHP Michael Kopech vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani

Kopech is 2-4 with a 2.59 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 62 2/3 IP over 13 starts.

  • Last start: Lost 4-1 Friday at home vs. the Baltimore Orioles with 6 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 4 BB and 2 K.
  • 2022 road splits: 1-2 with a 3.21 ERA (28 IP, 10 ER), 1.25 WHIP, 4 HR and 9.3 K/9 in 6 starts.

Ohtani is 6-4 with a 2.90 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 in 68 1/3 IP over 12 starts.

  • Last start: Won 5-0 at home June 22 vs. Kansas City Royals with 8 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB and 13 K.
  • 2021 vs. the White Sox: One start, a no-decision in L.A.’s 7-4 home win April 4 with 4 2/3 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 2 H, 5 BB and 7 K.

White Sox at Angels 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 11:29 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): White Sox +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Angels -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-140) | Angels -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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White Sox at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, White Sox 3

Money line

LEAN ANGELS (-200) only because we are getting the worst of the number and this is a little out of my price range. Also, I’d entertain throwing L.A.’s ML in a parlay with a similarly priced favorite for a better payout.

That said, this is the best version of Ohtani, the pitcher. Ohtani’s FIP is lower than his ERA (2.90-2.77) and his exit velocity, hard-hit rate, K%, BB% and opposing hitters’ slash line are far better than the MLB average.

Also, L.A.’s lineup outperforms Chicago’s against right-handed pitching in  wRC+ (106-90), wOBA (.316-.291), ISO (.178-.115) and hard-hit rate (30.9-27.2%), per FanGraphs.

The Angels opened at -137 according to Pregame.com but have taken heavy sharp action to get steamed up to the current number.

Since we are getting late to the party on L.A.’s ML, I’d only “FLAT-BET” ANGELS (-200) $20 to win $10, if at all.

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Run line/Against the spread

LEAN ANGELS -1.5 (+115) only because I’d prefer parlaying L.A.’s ML with another team for a better payout and betting MLB RLs is tough.

Also, the Angels are just 12-22 RL as home favorites while the White Sox +1.5 (-140) are 13-7 RL as road underdogs despite being just 8-12 SU.

The ANGELS -1.5 (+115) should get there though because L.A. has an edge in the starting pitching and hitting departments and Chicago’s bullpen has regressed into mediocrity this year.

Over/Under

PASS.

This is a sharp total and I cannot make a convincing argument for either side. White Sox-Angels have an 8-14 O/U record when these starters are on the hill and L.A. is 11-20-3 O/U as home favorites so the Under is the only side of the total I’d consider. But, my numbers have this game going Over.

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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions

The Chicago White Sox (34-37) and Los Angeles Angels (35-40) meet Monday for the opener of a 3-game set at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: These teams split a four-game set 2-2 on the south side of Chicago back on April 29-May 2.

The White Sox snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. The Under has cashed in 4 straight games for the Pale Hose.

The Angels posted a 2-1 win Sunday against the visiting Seattle Mariners, salvaging something in the 3-game set after dropping the first 2 outings. L.A. enters just 2-4 on the homestand.

White Sox vs. Angels projected starters

RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP Noah Syndergaard

Giolito (4-4, 5.40 ERA) makes his 13th start. The right-hander has a 1.56 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 through 63 1/3 IP.

  • Is a dismal 2-2 with a 5.77 ERA and .304 opponents batting average across 5 road starts across 29 IP.
  • Allowed 3 ER, 7 H and 1 BB with 7 K across 6 IP in a loss to the Angels April 29 in Chicago.

Syndergaard (4-6, 3.86 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 58 1/3 IP.

  • Is 3-2 with a 2.39 ERA with a .209 OBA and 27 K across 37 2/3 IP in 6 home starts.
  • Making his first appearance vs. CWS since July 30, 2019, when he was a member of the New York Mets.

White Sox vs. Angels 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 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): White Sox +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Angels -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-190) | Angels -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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White Sox vs. Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 6, Angels 4

Money line

The WHITE SOX (+115) are worth playing as short ‘dogs on the road against the struggling Angels (-140).

Chicago has won 6 of its past 8 games on the road, while going 5-1 in the past 6 on the road against a right-handed starter. L.A. has won just 8 of the past 31 games overall, including an awful 4-14 mark in the previous 18 games at home.

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Run line/Against the spread

The White Sox +1.5 (-185) are a little expensive if you’re looking for insurance in this series opener.

AVOID, and just play the run line instead.

Over/Under

The OVER 8.5 (-122) is worth playing in this one as both pitchers have been very giving this season.

The Over is also 8-3-1 in the past 12 road games for the ChiSox, while going 4-1-1 in the past 6 tries against AL West teams.

For the Halos, the Under has dominated lately, but the Over is 8-2 in the past 10 home meetings against the Pale Hose.

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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (1-2) and Los Angeles Angels (2-1) close out their four-game set Sunday evening at 8:37 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Dylan Cease is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. A year ago, Cease went 5-4 with a 4.01 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, and 5.2 BB/9 in 58 1/3 IP over 12 starts. The Angels’ lineup swings more right than most, and that’s a key for the 25-year-old Pale Hose hurler. Cease coughed up a .914 OPS against lefty bats in 2019 and he allowed an .873 figure a year ago.

RHP Shohei Ohtani is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. Last year Ohtani returned from Tommy John surgery, and recorded just five outs across two starts before a flexor strain ended his season on the mound. He registered a 3.31 ERA in 10 starts in 2018.

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White Sox at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Angels -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-175) | Angels -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

White Sox 6, Angels 4

Money line (ML)

In closing out the last game of a four-game series, the ChiSox went 3-2 last year; the Seraphs went 2-3. Cease was sharp in spring training while striking out 11.6 batters per nine and logging a 1.06 ERA.

The White Sox figure as the better club, but the Ohtani potential (although for how many innings?) seems to be tilting the odds here out of whack.

Back CHICAGO (+100).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

STEER CLEAR of the added juice with these run-line numbers.

Over/Under (O/U)

This has already been a high-scoring series, with the teams combining for 35 runs through three games. Now the batters have seen the relievers once or twice around. Plus, two of the Angels’ top-4 bullpen options may not be available for this one.

In a wind-out game (with Cease and most of the Los Angeles bullpen being fly-ballers) and on a fade of Ohtani, back the OVER 9 (-120).

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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (1-1) and Los Angeles Angels (1-1) meet in the third game of their four-game set Saturday evening at 9:07 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Lance Lynn is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. Last season, Lynn went 6-3 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 in 84 IP over 13 starts with the Texas Rangers. Los Angeles batters own an aggregate .642 OPS against him.

RHP Alex Cobb is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. A year ago, Cobb went 2-5 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 52 1/3 IP over 10 starts with the Baltimore Orioles. Cobb has a short-but-tortured history against current Sox batters (1.256 OPS, .458 isolated power allowed in 26 plate appearances). Saturday marks his first start for the Angels after toiling with Baltimore the last three seasons.

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White Sox at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Angels +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox -1.5 (+125) | Angels +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Angels 6, White Sox 4

Money line (ML)

BACK THE ANGELS (+105).

There is a small amount of overall value in fading the White Sox hype and the numbers posted by Lynn in 2020. Lynn benefited from a .242 batting average on balls in play and a 79.4% left-on-base rate.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS. An Angels price better than -140 would make for a bit of an insurance play, but the outright Halos action on the money line stands up just fine.

Over/Under (O/U)

Twenty runs were scored in a 12-8 Chicago win Friday. An outward breeze is in the Saturday forecast. Neither starter moves the needle much, and what analytic push there is comes in the form of inflating Lynn’s numbers.

Neither bullpen is overtaxed by this point but two games’ use has taxed them enough. Payment comes due in the form of VALUE ON THE OVER 9 (-105).

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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (0-1) and Los Angeles Angels (1-0) meet in the second game of their four-game set Friday evening at 9:38 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Dallas Keuchel is the projected starter for the White Sox. He was 6-2 with a fantastic 1.99 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, 6.0 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 in 63 1/3 IP over 11 starts last season. He did a great job of limiting hard contact, but was also pretty lucky, with a .255 BABIP and a 5% home run per fly ball rate. He has posted a 3.26 ERA and 6.4 K/9 in 12 starts at Angel Stadium.

LHP Andrew Heaney is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. He made 12 starts in 2020 and went 4-3 with a 4.46 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 in 66 2/3 IP. In five starts at Angel Stadium, he put up a 2.81 ERA and 10.1 K/9, bringing his career marks at the venue to 3.84 and 9.1, respectively.

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White Sox at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Angels -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-185) | Angels -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

White Sox 5, Angels 4

Money line (ML)

Even without OF Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) in the lineup, the White Sox have plenty of bats that can do damage. They led the league in 2020 with a 142 wRC+ and .238 ISO vs left-handed pitching, while ranking 2nd in OPS.

Given Heaney’s fly ball lean and history of being prone to the long ball (career 1.5 HR/9), the WHITE SOX (+105) are a good bet to come out on top in this one.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

This sets up to be a close game involving two pretty evenly matched starting pitchers.

Laying nearly 2 to 1 odds to get +1.5 runs with the White Sox doesn’t seem like a wise play; however, flipping to WHITE SOX -1.5 (+165) on the alternate line looks more appealing. It wouldn’t be surprising for them to touch up Heaney for a couple of home runs.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both pitchers in this matchup are solid, though neither really profiles as a front-line starter. The Over is 12-4-3 in the White Sox’s last 19 road games against a left-handed starter and 3-1-1 in the Angels’ previous five contests against a lefty.

The offenses should be able to push enough runs across for the OVER 8.5 (-110) to cash again.

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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox meet the Los Angeles Angels in their 2021 season opener Thursday at 10:05 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Lucas Giolito is the projected starter for the White Sox. He was 4-3 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 12.07 K/9 and 3.48 BB/9 over 72 1/3 IP and 12 starts in 2020. Giolito was impressive on the road in 2020, going 2-0 with a 2.79 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 29 innings over five starts. This will be his first start against the Angels since a 7-inning no-decision and quality start Sept. 6, 2019, in Chicago.

RHP Dylan Bundy is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. He was 6-3 with a 3.29 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 9.87 K/9 and 2.33 BB/9 in 65 2/3 IP over 11 starts in 2020. Bundy will be facing the White Sox for the first time since May 24, 2018, when he was a member of the Baltimore Orioles. He had a complete game with 3 runs, 2 hits and a walk allowed while striking out a career-high 14 batters.

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White Sox at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: White Sox -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Angels +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: White Sox -1.5 (+135) | Angels +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

White Sox 4, Angels 3

Money line (ML)

The WHITE SOX (-115) begin the new season with a ton of hope, as they made some nice additions to the lineup to rocket to the top of the list as favorites in the AL Central.

This will be a tight game, with two solid pitchers, and is perhaps the most underrated of the entire Opening Day slate.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

I don’t play run lines very often, but the ANGELS +1.5 (-160) are worth a small-unit play as underdogs.

Bundy did a good job last season, as he finally is pitching for a decent team after years of struggling with the cellar-dwelling O’s. He gets the nod on Opening Day, and he will keep the Halos within hailing distance of the favored White Sox.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 8 (-110) is worth a look with Giolito and Bundy likely exchanging low numbers in what should be a well-pitched affair.

The ChiSox closed on a 5-0 run in Giolito’s final five regular-season starts of 2020, and he’ll pick up right where he left off.

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