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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cleveland Guardians (24-13) open a 4-game series against the Chicago White Sox (9-28) on Thursday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is  scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 2-1

The Guardians got back in the win column with a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday to cover as a -115 home favorite. C Austin Hedges had 2 RBI while SS Brayan Rocchio had 1 RBI on a walk-off single. RHP Emmanuel Clase allowed 0 ER in 1 inning to pick up the win.

Chicago snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday to cover as a +233 road underdog. SS Paul DeJong had  2 RBIs while RHP Chris Flexen allowed 1 ER in 6 innings to earn the win.

Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Ben Lively vs. RHP Erick Fedde

Lively (1-1, 2.08 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.49 BB/9 and 9.97 K/9 in 21 2/3 IP.

  • Guardians are 2-2 in his 4 starts
  • Has allowed 3 or fewer ER in each game
  • Has allowed 5 ER and 2 HR wwith 24 Ks and 6 BBs

Fedde (2-0, 3.46 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.23 BB/9 and 9.46 K/9 in 39 IP.

  • White Sox are 3-4 in his 7 starts
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 3 of his last 4 starts
  • Has given up 15 ER and 7 HR while striking out 41 and walking 14

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Guardians at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:19 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | White Sox +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (-105) | White Sox +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, White Sox 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on Cleveland (-175) to beat the White Sox.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CLEVELAND -1.5 (-105).

Two of Cleveland’s last 4 wins have come by 2 or more runs while each of Chicago’s last 4 losses have been by 2-plus runs. The Guardians have scored 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 5 games while the White Sox have scored 2 or fewer runs in 2 of their last 3.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

Cleveland has hit the Under in 3 of its last 6 games and has allowed under 4 runs in 4 of its last 5 games. Chicago has hit the Under in 6 of its last 10 games, including 3 of its last 4. It has scored 2 or fewer runs in 2 of its last 3 games and 4 runs or fewer in 6 of its last 10 games.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (52-53) and Chicago White Sox (43-63) clash Sunday in the finale of a 4-game AL Central series. First pitch at Guaranteed Rate Field is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Chicago leads 6-3

Cleveland has been a streaky club since the All-Star break.  The Guardians took Thursday’s series opener to claim their 3rd straight triumph but have been outscored 10-2 in a pair of losses on Friday and Saturday.

The White Sox snapped a 6-game skid with a 3-0 win Friday. Chicago leveraged 7 walks and a pair of home runs in an easy 7-2 win Saturday.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Aaron Civale vs. RHP Michael Kopech

Civale (4-2, 2.54 ERA) is lined up for his 13th start. He’s posted a 1.06 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 71 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 8 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K in 5-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals Tuesday
  • 2023 Road splits: 1-1, 1.97 ERA, 1.06 WHIP over 32 IP across 6 starts
  • Last 5 starts vs. White Sox: 2-1, 6.41 ERA in 19 2/3 IP (2020-22)

Kopech (4-9, 4.44 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 97 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 9 H, 5 R (4 ER), 9 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-3 loss to Chicago Cubs Tuesday
  • 2023 Home splits: 1-5, 4.36 ERA, 1.29 WHIP over 53 2/3 IP across 10 starts
  • 3 career starts vs. Guardians: 1-0, 0.00 ERA in 15 IP (2021-23)
  • At Cleveland on May 24: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 9 K

Guardians at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:48 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Guardians -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | White Sox +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+115) | White Sox +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 6, Guardians 5

Moneyline

The White Sox have had some troubles in the second half, but offensively they have been hemmed in by some shaky nights with runners in scoring position. That’s not a particularly “sticky” stat that carries over with decent predictability. At home, the Pale Hose are 4-2 over their last 6 games against Cleveland.

Civale is too far out over his skis with his surface ERA. A .246 batting average on balls in play would be a boon, as would be a left-on-base rate of 81.4% and a home runs/fly balls rate of 6%. Civale sports all three. The 28-year-old logged season ERAs north of 4.70 in 2020 and 2022. If he registered a 4.50 ERA the rest of the way, it would not be a surprise.

BACK THE WHITE SOX. They’re listed at a solid +120 on BetMGM but an even better +126 on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Run line/Against the spread

Chicago’s 6 wins against Cleveland this season have all been by the multi-run variety, but both clubs have played a lot of 1-run games on the year. More conservative bettors may want to consider a CHICAGO +1.5 (-128) play at FanDuel.

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Over/Under

There is an Over lean to Cleveland all around: regression toward a bigger team ERA but with more runs scored. The pitching in this one tacks on to that lean. Consider a line watch: take the Over 9 if it is priced at -105 or better. Otherwise, PASS.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Guardians (52-51) will play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Chicago White Sox (41-63) on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: White Sox lead 4-3

The Guardians secured a 6-3 victory over the White Sox on Thursday, with 6 of their batters recording multiple hits. Cleveland is on a 3-game winning streak and is only 1 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central.

In Thursday’s 3-run loss to the Guardians, 2B Jake Burger was responsible for all 3 runs as he launched 2 HRs. Chicago has lost 6 consecutive contests and is in 4th place in the AL Central race, 13 games back.

The Guardians are expected to start RHP Xzavion Curry on Friday.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Xzavion Curry vs. RHP Touki Toussaint

Curry (3-0, 2.98 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 27th appearance. The rookie has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 54 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K in an 8-5 home loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday
  • 2023 road stats: 1-0 with a 3.55 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 6.4 K/9 in 25 1/3 IP in 12 appearances (1 start)
  • Career vs. White Sox: 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 10.4 K/9 in 4 1/3 IP in 3 appearances

Toussaint (0-3, 4.06 ERA) makes his 5th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 6.4 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 31 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 3 K in a 5-1 road loss against the New York Mets on July 19.
  • 2023 home stats: 0-1 with a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 8.1 K/9 in 10 IP in 3 appearances (1 start).
  • Career vs. Guardians: 0-0 in 1 start with a 47.25 ERA, 5.25 WHIP, and 13.5 K/9 in 1 1/3 IP

Guardians at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | White Sox +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+105) | White Sox +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, White Sox 3

Moneyline

BET GUARDIANS (-145).

The White Sox are looking to offload players ahead of the trade deadline and they’ve lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Meanwhile, the Guardians are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have their sights on trying to win the AL Central.

Run line/Against the spread

With Toussaint pitching for the White Sox, GUARDIANS -1.5 (+105) is my bet. Cleveland has won by at least 2 runs in 6 of its last 7 victories.

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Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-110) is the pick with it being a high total. Curry has pitched well as an opener for the Guardians and the White Sox have tallied fewer than 5 runs in 6 of their last 8 games.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (51-51) and the Chicago White Sox (41-62) open a 4-game series Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: White Sox lead 4-2

The Guardians moved back to .500 by taking 2 of 3 games from the Kansas City Royals this week, including an 8-3 win Wednesday as the Over (10) cashed. The Over is on a 7-3 run across the last 10 games for the Guardians.

The White Sox were swept in a 2-game interleague set with the rival Chicago Cubs Tuesday and Wednesday, and they have now dropped 5 in a row. Pitching has been an issue, allowing 34 runs during the skid, or 6.8 runs per game (RPG). The Over is 4-1 during the 5-game span.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Tanner Bibee vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Bibee (6-2, 3.04 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 83 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 8 K in a 1-0 home win vs. the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday
  • 2023 road splits: 2-1, 4.38 ERA (37 IP, 18 ER – 6 HR), .274 opponent batting average (OBA) in 7 starts

Cease (4-3, 4.04 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 113 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K in a 3-2 road loss vs. the Minnesota Twins Saturday
  • 2023 home splits: 1-2, 4.04 ERA (55 2/3 IP, 25 ER – 7 HR), .242 OBA in 10 starts
  • 2023 vs. Cleveland: 1-1, 12 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 10 H (2 HR), 3 BB, 6 K in 2 starts

Guardians at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | White Sox -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-210) | White Sox -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, White Sox 3

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-105) are worth a look in this series opener behind Bibee, who has posted a pair of quality starts in his last 2 outings.

In addition, the White Sox (-115) use a heavy right-handed lineup, and Chicago has the 4th-worst on-base percentage vs. RHP. In addition, Chicago is 0-6 in the past 6 tries against a right-handed starting pitcher, while going 1-10 in the previous 11 vs. RHP.

Run line/Against the spread

The Guardians +1.5 (-210) will cost you over 2 times your potential return if you cannot play Cleveland straight up and require a little insurance.

PASS.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean in this series opener between divisional rivals.

The Under has cashed in 4 straight starts between these AL Central foes, including the last 2 outings by Cease against Cleveland.

The Under is 3-2 in the last 5 for the Guardians, while going 4-2 in the last 6 divisional games for the White Sox.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (19-23) and Chicago White Sox (16-28) meet Thursday as they cap off a 3-game AL Central series. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Chicago leads 2-0

The Guardians offense has scored just 5 runs in the 2 games and 2.79 runs per game this month. Over that stretch, Cleveland has filed an anemic .605 OPS. The club has hit no HRs this series and have hit just 6 HR in its last 13 games.

The White Sox have clubbed 3 HRs each game of this series. That marks the 1st time since Sept. 8-9 they have hit 6 HR over a 2-game span. DH Jake Burger — owner of a .900 OPS against lefties — has homered in 3 consecutve games since coming off the IL (oblique strain).

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Logan Allen vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Allen (1-1, 3.43 ERA) is tabbed for his 5th career start. The 24-year-old rookie owns a 1.48 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 21 innings.

  • Has fly-ball stuff (34.9% ground ball rate), but has yielded just 2 HR so far
  • Has allowed a high 12.5% barrel percentage

Cease (2-2, 4.86 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 46 1/3 innings.

  • Coming off a nice 6-inning start against Houston Astros on Saturday (4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB 5 K) as a solid bounce-back from a May 8 start at Kansas City that saw him yield 7 R
  • Has a 2.93 ERA at home since 2021

Guardians at White Sox odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Guardians +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | White Sox -142 (bet $142 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-184) | White Sox -1.5 (+152)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Guardians 4

Moneyline

The Guardians have played the easier schedule to date so far. After scoring just 15 runs over the 6 games prior to this set with Cleveland, Chicago has scored 15 runs over the 1st 2 games of this series.

Taking Cease at home vs. a due-for-regression Allen.

BACK THE WHITE SOX (-142).

Run line/Against the spread

The return here is tempting, but Cleveland has been playing in a lot of 1-run games and likely has the fresher back end of the bullpen (though not the overall talent advantage that shows in surface ERAs).

The fly-ball hurlers in this game likely get some help from a significant pitcher’s breeze in the forecast.

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Over/Under

Both offenses figure as undervalued. But on a breeze-blowing-in afternoon in Chicago, and with some conflicting mound push-back on the home side, PASS.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (19-22) and Chicago White Sox (15-28) meet Wednesday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: White Sox lead 1-0

Cleveland had a 2-game win streak snapped Tuesday with an 8-3 as a -121 road favorite in the series opener. Chicago broke a scoreless tie with 6 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning. The White Sox are 2-4 in their last 6 games overall and 2-2 in their last 4 home games; Chicago is 8-12 at home on the season.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Peyton Battenfield vs. RHP Mike Clevinger

Battenfield (0-4, 4.45 ERA) makes his 6th start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 30 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 4 K, in a 5-0 home loss vs. Detroit Tigers last Wednesday
  • First career start vs. White Sox

Clevinger (2-3, 4.79 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 41 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K, in a 4-3 road loss vs. Kansas City Royals Thursday
  • Career vs. Cleveland: 0-1 4.22 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 6 H, 2 HR, 4 BB and 8 K across 2 starts

Guardians at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:33 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | White Sox -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+155) | White Sox +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, White Sox 2

Moneyline

BET GUARDIANS (-105).

The White Sox are a bad home team and the Guardians are a solid road team, with a 10-10 road record on the season. Recent matchups between these teams have been fairly even, with each team winning 5 of the last 10 meetings. However, the Guardians are 3-1 in the last 4 meetings and have a slight edge heading into Wednesday.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN GUARDIANS -1.5 (+155).

This is your riskiest bet for this game. Only 1 of the last 10 meetings between these teams finished with a 1-run margin and the Guardians are a lean to cover. However, the White Sox have already proven they can beat the Guardians this season so this is a hard wager to get a good feel for.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 9 (-115).

The Under is 5-0 in Cleveland’s last 5 Wednesday games and 5-0 in Battenfield’s 5 career starts on grass. The Under is also 6-2-2 in Cleveland’s last 10 overall.

The Under is 5-1-1 in Chicago’s last 7 game 2s and 4-1 in their last 5 games overall.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (19-21) and Chicago White Sox (14-28) meet Tuesday as they open a 3-game AL Central series. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Cleveland won last year’s series 12-7

The Guardians are on the road for the 1st time since May 3.  Since April 30, Cleveland has notched a fine 3.28 ERA. But the Guardians have not taken full advantage, scoring just 2.69 runs per game over that same stretch.

The White Sox have had their own offensive troubles of late. They are 1-4 over their last 5 games, scoring just 2.20 RPG along the way.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Shane Bieber vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Bieber (3-1, 2.61 ERA) is making his 9th start. He owns a 1.10 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 51 2/3 innings.

  • Has held current White Sox batters to an aggregate .650 OPS
  • Facing a Chicago club has struggled against right-handers (.671 OPS)

Lynn (1-5, 7.51 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 44 1/3 innings.

  • Has been struggling against left-handed batters (1.109 OPS allowed) and figures to see a sizable contingent of such in a Cleveland batting order that leans that way
  • Clocked a 5-start 4.50 ERA against Cleveland last season

Guardians at White Sox odds

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  • Moneyline: Guardians -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | White Sox +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+130) | White Sox +1.5 (-156)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Guardians 4

Moneyline

The Guardians have played the easier schedule to date and are 2-6 across their last 8 series openers.

Bieber has been buoyed by generous rates around the margins, the same ones — batting average on balls in play, left-on-base-rate, home runs/fly balls — that have vaulted Lynn’s ERA to its current level.

A similar fade-Cleveland, play-Chicago lean exists with the bullpens. There is risk in taking on a scuffling Pale Hose squad, and Lynn has been yielding too much hard contact. But the return here is right.

BACK THE WHITE SOX (+110).

Run line/Against the spread

Both clubs have played more 1-run games than average. WHITE SOX +1.5 (-156) is a solid play,

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Over/Under

Both offenses figure as undervalued. On a breeze-out evening in Chicago, BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-105).

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (82-67) and Chicago White Sox (76-73) close out a 3-game AL Central series Wednesday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cleveland leads 11-7

Cleveland has taken the first 2 games of this series, and the Guardians are 12-2 in their last 14. Cleveland has scored 18 runs in this series and 29 runs in its last 3 games.

The White Sox have been up and down in the 2nd half.  Chicago was within a game-and-a-half of Cleveland as recently as 12 days ago. But with the Guardians winning the first 2 games of this set, the ChiSox now find themselves 6 games back in the AL Central race and 5 1/2 back in the AL wild-card hunt.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Shane Bieber vs. RHP Johnny Cueto

Bieber (11-8, 2.83 ERA) is tabbed for his 29th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 181 1/3 IP.

  • Has a 1.81 ERA over his last 7 starts
  • Owns a 2.67 ERA across his last 5 starts against the White Sox

Cueto (7-8, 3.09 ERA) owns a 1.20 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 through 139 2/3 IP across 22 games (21 starts).

  • Pitched 8 2/3 shutout innings against Cleveland Aug. 20
  • Owns a 6.00 ERA, 1.43 WHIP across his last 4 starts

Guardians at White Sox odds

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  • Money line: Guardians -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | White Sox +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+120) | White Sox +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, White Sox 3

Money line

Bieber has been ultra sharp of late. Cueto has been running into too many bats over recent turns. His overall quality-of-contact numbers may not even support an ERA under 4.00, let alone one near 3.00.

Cleveland has the better bullpen, and over the last several weeks its been a pen getting a slew of ground balls while holding hard contact in check.

TAKE CLEVELAND (-145). Make it a partial-unit play unless a price of -140 or better avails itself.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS. Both games have played a lot of close games recently.

Over/Under

Mixed signals here: Cool night, wind out. Bieber on a roll, Cueto likely too far over his skis. The Under 7.5 is a slight lean but an overly expensive proposition.

PASS.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (81-67) and Chicago White Sox (76-72) continue a 3-game AL Central series Wednesday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cleveland leads 10-7

Cleveland took Tuesday’s series opener 10-7 in 11 innings. The Guardians are 11-2 in their last 13 games and have logged a .789 OPS over that stretch.

The White Sox have been up and down in the 2nd half, but are 13-6 since Aug. 31. Chicago has gone into extra innings in 3 of its last 4 games.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Triston McKenzie vs. RHP Lance Lynn

McKenzie (10-11, 3.08 ERA) has appeared in 28 games, making 27 starts. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 172 1/3 IP.

  • Owns a 2.84 ERA across his last 7 starts
  • That 7-start span includes an Aug. 14 outing against the White Sox in which he struck out 14 batters
  • Current Chicago bats own an aggregate .655 OPS

Lynn (7-5, 3.99 ERA) has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 103 2/3 IP in 18 starts.

  • Facing the Guardians for a 2nd straight start and for a 3rd time in the last 5 weeks; has a 5.46 ERA in his last 5 starts against Cleveland (2021-22).
  • Has logged a 1.89 ERA over his last 3 home starts
  • Makes this start on 5 days’ rest, which has been a preferred rest interval in recent years (.652 OPS allowed in 2022)

Guardians at White Sox odds

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

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Guardians 4

Money line

The White Sox are a lean here. Both starting pitchers are fly-ballers, but McKenzie is more so and the weather forecast calls for a double-digit wind blowing out and helping the batters.

The recent run differential for the White Sox (plus-42 last 19 games) is compelling, and Chicago has played Cleveland tough.

The ChiSox are 16-11 in their last 27 home games.

TAKE CHICAGO (-145). Make it a partial-unit play unless it eventually gets priced at -140 or better.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS. Both games have played a lot of close games recently.

Over/Under

Both bullpens sport some luck factors of late that would support some regression toward more traffic on the bags and more runs crossing the plate. And both bullpens are the the fatigue zone, especially at the back end.

Add in the outward breeze helping fly balls, and figure a small-to-moderate lean on the OVER 7.5 (-115).

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (80-67) and Chicago White Sox (76-71) open a 3-game AL Central series Tuesday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cleveland leads 9-7

The Guardians are coming off a 6-2 homestand that included a Thursday loss to this ChiSox squad. Cleveland went 6-1 in its first 7 games against Chicago but is just 3-6 against the Sox since.

The mercurial White Sox are back at home after a 3-1 road trip. After the all-star break, strong pitching got Chicago within a game of 1st place in the AL Central by Aug. 17.

The Sox then suffered through a 2-10 stretch in late August, however, Chicago has gone 13-5 since Aug. 31. The Pale Hose have outscored foes by 2 1/2 runs per game (5.67 runs per game vs. 3.17 allowed) across that span.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Aaron Civale vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Civale (2-6, 5.40 ERA) is tabbed for his 17th start of the season. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 75 IP.

  • Coming off the 15-day IL (forearm) for this turn; last pitched Aug. 28
  • Owns a 6.43 ERA and 1.41 WHIP on the road

Cease (14-7, 2.16 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 through 167 IP.

  • Sports the AL’s 3rd-best ERA
  • Has benefited from a .263 batting average on balls in play

Guardians at White Sox odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:43 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Guardians +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | White Sox -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-155) | White Sox -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 6, Guardians 3

Money line

PASS. Look to the Run Line for the better play in this series opener.

Run line/Against the spread

The recent run differential for the White Sox is compelling, and Chicago has played Cleveland tough.

The Pale Hose opened the 2nd half with back-to-back home losses against this Cleveland club. Beginning with wins over the Guardians the next 2 days, Chicago is 16-10 over its last 26 games at home.

TAKE CHICAGO -1.5 (+125). Tag this play as a partial-unit one.

Over/Under

There is some gray area presented by Civale returning from injury (after an ineffective rehab outing in the minors). Cease has gotten by with a .162 BABIP over his last 5 starts. And both bullpens sport some luck factors of late that would support some regression toward more traffic on the bags and more runs crossing the plate.

However, both offenses profile as being slightly overcooked, so it’s not wise to lean too heavily into an Over when they are on the same diamond. So, consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 7.5 (+105).

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