The Chicago White Sox (48-48) open a 2-game series against the Colorado Rockies (44-53) Tuesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
This is the first meeting between the teams since the 2017 season. The White Sox lead the all-time series 8-7.
The White Sox dropped the first 2 games of their last series against the Cleveland Guardians, but won the final 2 games to get a series tie. They have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Rockies snapped a 4-game losing streak Monday with a 2-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
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White Sox at Rockies projected starters
RHP Michael Kopech vs. RHP German Marquez
Kopech (3-6, 3.36 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 83 IP.
- He picked up the win in his last start and the White Sox have won his last 2 outings, but he went 0-4 in his previous 4 starts and the White Sox dropped 5 straight when he was on the mound.
- First career appearance against the Rockies and in Coors Field.
Marquez (6-7, 5.47 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 103 2/3 IP.
- Picked up wins in his last 2 starts, going at least 6 innings and allowing only 2 runs in each outing.
- Rockies are 10-8 in his starts and 7-2 in his last 9.
White Sox at Rockies 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 8:13 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): White Sox -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rockies -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+130) | Rockies +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
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White Sox at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockies 7, White Sox 6
Money line
The White Sox have a better record on the road (27-21) than at home (21-27). They have won 5 of their last 6 games away from home.
Te Rockies are 28-23 at home this season and have won 7 of their last 9 games at Coors Field.
Kopech will experience struggles in his 1st-ever outing in Denver and Marquez will be solid enough.
Take the ROCKIES (-105).
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Run line/Against the spread
The White Sox are 44-52 ATS overall this season but 29-19 ATS on the road. They are 5-7 ATS in their last 12 games.
The Rockies are 52-45 ATS overall 29-22 ATS at home, the 3rd-best mark in baseball. They are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games.
Take the ROCKIES +1.5 (-160).
Over/Under
Ten of the Rockies’ last 15 games have had at least 11 total runs. Ten of their last 12 at Coors Field have had 11 or more runs.
Only 5 of the White Sox’ last 15 games have had 11 or more runs.
Expecting Kopech to struggle in the thin Colorado air, take OVER 10.5 (-130).
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