Free MLB Pick: Astros vs. White Sox Odds
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2022 MLB Handicapping
(75-41) Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox (59-56)
Date: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022
Time: 8:10 PM ET
Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Projected Starters: Framber Valdez vs. Michael Kopech
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -125 | White Sox +110
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5 | White Sox -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7
The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros face off on Wednesday in an MLB game at Guaranteed Rate Field. On Monday it was the Astros that were able to make the comeback late, and secure the win.
Houston Astros
The Astros come into this game with a 75-42 record overall and they have gone 61-52 on the run line. In the first game of the series they gave up four runs in the 8th inning and that led to the 4-2 defeat.
The Astros are averaging 4.5 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 3.31 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked second in the league. Kyle Tucker has hit 21 home runs and driven in 76 RBIs.
On the mound for the Astros is Framber Valdez who sits with an 11-4 record and an ERA of 2.73. In his last start he gave up only four hits and zero runs against the Texas Rangers.
Chicago White Sox
On the other side of this matchup is the White Sox who sit with a 60-56 record overall and they have gone 52-64 on the run line. Coming into this game the White Sox have won four games in a row.
The White Sox are averaging 4.26 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 4.56 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while their defense is ranked 18th in the league. Andrew Vaugh has hit 13 home runs and driven in 58 RBIs.
On the mound for the White Sox is Michael Kopech who sits with a 4-8 record and an ERA of 3.18. In his last start against the Detroit Tigers he went six innings giving up zero hits and zero runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
Astros are 6-0 in Valdezs last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
White Sox are 0-4 in Kopechs last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
White Sox are 0-4 in Kopechs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
White Sox are 0-4 in Kopechs last 4 starts vs. American League West.
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox MLB Prediction: HOU/CHI to go Under
Runs are going to be very hard to come by in this game. Kopech and Valdez are both coming off a strong start and runs are going to be very hard to come by here. Look for both offenses to struggle and the under will cash.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Under
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