Free MLB Pick: Astros vs. White Sox Odds
Looking for Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox Free MLB predictions? MLB betting sees the Astros taking on the White Sox on Thursday, August 18th, 2022 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Astros-White Sox free pick.
2022 MLB Handicapping
(75-41) Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox (59-56)
Date: Thursday, August 18th, 2022
Time: 2:10 PM ET
Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Projected Starters: Luis Garcia vs. Lucas Giolito
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -145 | White Sox +125
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5 | White Sox -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox face off on Thursday in an MLB game at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox have won the first two games of this series.
Houston Astros
The Astros come into this game with a 75-43 record overall and they have gone 61-57 on the run line. In the first two games of this series the Astros have scored only five runs total, and they need the offense to be good in this game.
The Astros are averaging 4.49 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 3.32 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked second. Kyle Tucker has hit 21 home runs and driven in 77 RBIs.
On the mound for the Astros is Luis Garcia who sits with a 9-8 record and an ERA of 4.03. In his last start against the A’s he went six innings giving up eight hits and four runs.
Chicago White Sox
On the other side of this matchup is the White Sox who sit with a 61-56 record overall and they have won five games in a row. The pitching has been strong in the first two games and they need that to be the case here.
The White Sox are averaging 4.26 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.35 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 19th in the league. Jose Abreu has hit 14 home runs and driven in 58 RBIs.
On the mound for the White Sox is Lucas Giolito who sits with a 9-6 record and an ERA of 4.92. In his last start against the TIgers he went seven innings giving up eight hits and four runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
White Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 home games.
Astros are 7-0 in Garcias last 7 Thursday starts.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox MLB Prediction:
Garcia struggled in his last start and I expect he is going to struggle again in this game. Giolito also struggled in his last start and this game is going to be a shootout. Look for both offenses to run up the score and the over is going to cash.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Over
If you’re looking for more MLB picks like Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox matchup, we’ll be providing 4* free MLB plays on the blog all season long, and check out our Experts for guaranteed premium & free MLB Baseball picks!
Register here for a FREE MLB Betting Account Now for Daily Free Picks & More Special Offers!