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2022 MLB Handicapping
(54-52-0) Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers (47-59-0)
Date: Saturday August 6th
Time: 07:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Globe Life Field Texas
Projected Pitchers: Michael Kopech vs. Dane Dunning
MLB Moneyline Odds: White Sox -120 Rangers 100
MLB run line Betting Odds: White Sox +1.5, Rangers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Chicago White Sox
Heading into the game, the Chicago White Sox have an overall record of 54-52-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 29-23. In the AL Central division, Chicago currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 47-59-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 64.0% of their games. The White Sox’s over-under record is 48-52-6.
For Chicago, Michael Kopech gets the start with an overall record of 4-7. This includes a strong ERA of 3.12. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.01 innings per outing, as well as 7.65 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.34 per 9. In total, Kopech has given up 12 home runs.
During the season, the White Sox bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.91.
So far, the Chicago White Sox have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.32 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -10.0. The White Sox come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.258. Chicago combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.225. Placing them 27th. With runners on base, the White Sox are averaging just 0.74 stolen bases per game.
Chicago has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.65 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.74 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Texas Rangers have an overall record of 47-59-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 22-30. In the AL West division, Texas currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 61-45-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 44.0% of their games. The Rangers’ over-under record is 51-49-6.
For Texas, Dane Dunning gets the start with an overall record of 1-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.3. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.31 innings per outing. as well as 7.85 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.63 per 9. In total, Dunning has given up 12 home runs.
So far, the Rangers bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.82.
So far, the Texas Rangers have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.44 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -3.0. On offense, the Rangers have a team batting average of 0.239, placing them 21st in the league. On their balls in play, Texas has the 8th ranked BABIP of 0.271. In terms of stolen bases, the Rangers are doing so near the league average, at 0.8 per game.
Texas has been strong on defense, ranking 6th in fewest errors at 0.44 per game. During the season, the team is averaging 0.8 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Chicago White Sox. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Michael Kopech has the better WHIP of 1.2 compared to Dane Dunning at 1.43. Kopech will be facing a Rangers offense with a team batting average of 0.239 (21st). Dunning has a tough matchup against a White Sox offense ranked 5th in batting average.
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