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Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Chicago White Sox (1-2) visit the division rival Cleveland Indians (2-1) Monday at Progressive Field for a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the White Sox-Indians MLB betting odds and picks, with betting advice and tips around the matchup.

White Sox at Indians: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Dylan Cease vs. RHP Aaron Civale

Cease posted a dismal 4-7 record, 5.79 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 73 innings over 14 starts in 2019, his rookie year.

  • The right-hander was a little better on the road than at home last season. He went 2-3 with a 4.89 ERA over 38 2/3 innings in seven road starts, while finishing 2-4 with a 6.82 ERA across 34 1/3 innings in seven home outings.
  • Cease made just one start in 2019 against the Indians, allowing four earned runs on four hits and two walks with a career-high 11 strikeouts across 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision Sept. 3, 2019 in Cleveland.

Civale posted a 3-4 record with a 2.34 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 46 strikeouts over 57 2/3 innings across 10 starts last season, also his rookie campaign.

  • Civale was nearly untouchable at home last year, going 2-1 with a 1.09 ERA and .195 opponent batting average across 24 2/3 innings in four starts.
  • Civale went 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA and .313 opponent batting average while serving up two homers in two starts against the White Sox in 2019.

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White Sox at Indians: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

White Sox

  • OF Eloy Jimenez (head) questionable
  • 2B Nick Madrigal (head) questionable
  • OF Nomar Mazara (illness) out

Indians

  • CF Delino DeShields (COVID-19 symptoms) out
  • OF Tyler Naquin (toe) out

White Sox at Indians: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated Monday at 5:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Indians 6, White Sox 4

Moneyline (ML)

The INDIANS (-129) are a solid value at home with Civale on the bump, as he was money at home last season. On the flip side, Cease was rather shaky, although he was much better on the road than at home. Still, Chicago’s pitching was shaky in its opening series against the Minnesota Twins, losing two out of three games while coughing up 27 total runs. Look for Cleveland’s offense to take advantage.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Indians (-129) to win straight up nets a return of just $7.75 if they do so.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The INDIANS (-1.5, +145) are worth a small-unit wager against Cease. Plus, the White Sox have won just six of their past 20 games at Progressive Field, so the home side is definitely the play.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 9.5 (-110) is worth a look, but don’t get crazy. Civale was untouchable at home in 2019, while Cease was better on the road than at home. However, Chicago’s pitching staff was tattooed for 27 runs (nine runs per game) in the first series against the Twins. After a slow start, totaling four runs in the first two games, the Indians racked up nine in their series-clinching win on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals.

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Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians matchup, with MLB betting predictions, picks and best bets.

The Kansas City Royals visit the division rival Cleveland Indians Friday at Progressive Field for a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the Royals-Indians MLB betting odds and lines, with betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Royals at Indians: Projected starting pitchers

LHP Danny Duffy vs. RHP Shane Bieber

Duffy was 7-6 with a 4.34 ERA, 115 K’s and 1.31 WHIP in 2019.

  • Duffy went 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA across two starts vs. Cleveland in 2019.
  • The southpaw posted a 5-5 record with a 4.99 ERA and allowed 14 homers in 83 innings across 15 evening starts last season.

Bieber emerged as the Indians’ ace in 2019, registering a 15-8 record, 3.28 ERA and 259 strikeouts with a 1.05 WHIP in 34 appearances (33 starts).

  • Bieber’s 259 strikeouts ranked third in the majors, while he was 15th in ERA.
  • Bieber won his only decision vs. Kansas City but posted a marginal 4.50 ERA and .279 opponent batting average in three starts across 18 innings.

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Royals at Indians: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Royals

  • C Cam Gallagher has been designated for the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive, and his return date is unclear.

Indians

  • CF Delino DeShields is also on the 10-day injured list, as the team wants him to have extra time to recover from his bout with coronavirus. OFs Jordan Luplow (back) and Tyler Naquin (toe) are questionable for the opener.

Royals at Indians: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated Wednesday at 7 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Indians 5, Royals 2

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID. The Indians (-209) should get off on the right foot with their ace on the hill, but risking more than two times your potential return is not a recommended strategy, especially for Game 1. You’re better off looking to the run line.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Indians (-209) to win straight up nets a return of just $4.78 if they do so.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Play the INDIANS (-1.5, -110) on the run line, as they look to start out victorious on their home field. While there will not be any fans in the stands at Progressive Field to spur them on, the familiarity of their home park combined with an inferior opponent should mean a successful opener for the Tribe. The Royals are a dismal 9-27 in their past 36 trips to Cleveland.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is the recommended play, although it will be a close shave. The Under has hit in four of the previous five head-to-head meetings in Northeast Ohio, and with the strangeness of the COVID-19 late start and rust, look for plenty of Under results early on until teams get their sea legs.

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Cleveland Indians win?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the Cleveland Indians will win in the 60-game MLB season.

How many games will the Cleveland Indians win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Indians‘ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Cleveland Indians’ 2019 recap

The Indians went an impressive 93-69 last season, yet they still missed out on the playoffs for the first time since 2015. That’s in part because they lost their last five games of the season to finish two games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for a wild-card spot.

Cleveland was good against the run line last season, posting a mark of 86-76 against the spread. The Indians feasted on the AL Central, too, going 48-28 straight up in the division. In interleague play, however, they were just 8-12.

SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Carlos Santana were among the standouts for Cleveland, hitting 32 and 34 home runs, respectively. SP Shane Bieber was a pleasant surprise in the rotation, too, going 15-8.

Cleveland Indians’ offseason

It wasn’t the busiest offseason in Cleveland, but the front office did make some trades. The biggest, of course, was sending SP Corey Kluber to the Texas Rangers. They also acquired C Sandy Leon from the Boston Red Sox and signed 2B Cesar Hernandez in free agency.

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Cleveland Indians’ 2020 schedule

The Indians will play 102 fewer games this year than in a typical season, suiting up for 60 total games in 2020. Of those 60, 40 will come against the AL Central, with the other 20 coming against the NL Central.

This is to minimize travel for teams across the league, hoping to prevent further spread of coronavirus. The 2020 MLB season will begin July 23 and end  Sept. 27.

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How many games will the Cleveland Indians win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, July 6 at 11:30 a.m. ET.

The Indians’ projected win total is 32.5 games, which is topped by just seven teams. It’s only five games off the New York Yankees, who are tied for No. 1 and tops in the American League. The OVER implies a win percentage of .550, which they’ve eclipsed in each of the last four years.

As one of the most consistent teams in MLB, they’re a good bet to finish with more than 32 wins. That’s why I’d take the OVER 32.5 (-110) here.

Cleveland Indians’ World Series odds

The Indians are tied for the 10th-best odds to win the World Series, right there with the rival Chicago White Sox and a few others. The AL Central should be fairly competitive, specifically with the Minnesota Twins and White Sox looking like contenders.

At +2500, there’s nice upside even with a small wager. The Indians have proved to be championship material in recent years, and even without Kluber, the Indians are in good shape.

Cleveland Indians’ playoff odds

Cleveland is the second-favorite to win the AL Central at +300, behind only the Twins (-159). The Indians are certainly worth a bet to win the division, especially with it being plus-money. If Minnesota slips a little bit, the Indians could be right there with the Central up for grabs.

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How many games will the Cleveland Indians win in 2020?

Previewing the Cleveland Indians’ MLB win total and World Series odds, with MLB betting odds, picks and best bets.

The Cleveland Indians saw their three-year dominance of the American League Central come to an end last season when the Minnesota Twins rose up and won the division. While the Indians parted with a few key parts in the offseason, they still have a roster capable of not only making the playoffs, but potentially winning a series in the postseason.

Today, we focus on the Indians’ 2020 regular season win totals and World Series odds. Do the Indians have what it takes? Let’s analyze:

Cleveland Indians 2019 wins

While the Indians did not win the AL Central in 2019 — nor did they qualify for the postseason — they did win 93 games (and their 49 home wins were more than the division-winning Twins).

Cleveland Indians offseason

The Indians moved two-time Cy Young winning RHP Corey Kluber to the Texas Rangers in an offseason deal. However, he is 33 years old and is coming back from a major injury, so it might not be as big of a deal as some might think. Cleveland played the majority of the summer without Kluber, and fared just fine. The Indians also added a few key offensive parts — such as OF Domingo Santana — while keeping all-everything SS Francisco Lindor. OF Delino Deshields Jr. will give them some nice speed and C Sandy Leon is an underrated depth addition — as is 2B Cesar Hernandez, who essentially will replace the departed Jason Kipnis.

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Cleveland Indians World Series odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday, Feb. 16, at 7:40 p.m. ET.

The Indians (+2200) aren’t among the favorites to win it all, but they’re nowhere near the bottom, either. In fact, Cleveland has the fifth-best odds in the AL, and they’re not far behind Minnesota (+1400).

How many games will the Indians win in 2020?

The Indians are a solid play on the OVER 85.5 (-125) wins. While the White Sox made some major roster improvements inside the division, the Indians will still earn double-digit wins against the lowly Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals, while teams like the Boston Red Sox are also down quite a bit. In fact, the Indians could get out to a rather quick start with their first six games at home against the ChiSox and Tigers, and their first four road games against the Tigers.

Their interleague schedule is a little worrisome, particularly in May when they face expected contenders such as the Cincinnati Reds at home and Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, but June is where the Indians really could make some hay with a rather favorable schedule. This team could have 45-50 wins by the All-Star break.

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