Tim Anderson and the Chicago White Sox will head east to face off against their AL Central rival Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. The game gets underway 6:10 p.m. ET and NBC Sports Chicago will be showing the action.
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians Odds
Chicago (+215) is hosting this one as the underdog to Cleveland (-235) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this night game at 8.5 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total stand at +100 for the over and -120 for the under. There’s a runline of White Sox +1.5 (-105) and Indians -1.5 (-115) for this matchup.
The White Sox are 14-18 SU and are 14-17 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 0.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline in this young season and 4.3 units ATS. Chicago is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone under in three of those seven. The Indians, on the other hand, are 18-14 SU and 14-17 ATS. They’ve gained 0.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 2.2 units ATS. Cleveland has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven outings and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Indians games have an over/under record of 14-17 thus far in 2019. Chicago has been a decent over bet with a total record of 18-12-1.
Ivan Nova will get the start for Chicago. The right-handed Nova is 0-3 with an 8.33 ERA and 23 strikeouts. He’s 0-0 with four strikeouts and a 1.29 ERA against Cleveland this year.
The Indians are handing the ball to righty Trevor Bauer (4-1, 2.45 ERA), who has 55 punchouts and 23 walks as well as a 1.05 WHIP. Bauer hasn’t faced the White Sox yet this year, but he made four starts against them in 2018, putting together a 2-1 record with a 2.16 ERA and 32 strikeouts.
Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.9 runs per game and its starters own a 6.74 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 9.44 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 4.36, along with a K/9 of 8.88.
White Sox hitters have slashed .254/.324/.416 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game this year, including 5.5 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Chicago’s hitters have been paced by Tim Anderson and Jose Abreu, who’ve collectively swatted 14 home runs. Anderson is hitting .333/.361/.530 with six home runs, 18 RBIs, 21 runs and 11 steals. Abreu has a .291 average with eight homers, 33 RBIs and 18 runs scored.
For the home team, Cleveland’s pitchers have allowed 3.9 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have a 3.87 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.48 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.9 K/9. In 11 games against divisional opponents, Indians starters have an ERA of 5.11 and the bullpen’s ERA is 2.70.
The Cleveland offense is putting up 3.7 runs per outing, including 3.2 per game against divisional foes and 3.2 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .199/.267/.358 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Indians’ hitters have been led by first baseman Carlos Santana and outfielder Leonys Martin. Santana is slashing .309/.415/.491 with five home runs, 19 RBIs and 19 runs scored, while Martin’s line sits at .209/.300/.383 with 24 hits, five homers, eight RBIs and 18 runs scored.
The White Sox have lost 1.5 units and are 7-11 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has hit in 12 of those games, compared to five that’ve gone under against righties. On the other hand, the Indians have netted 4.5 units and are 12-11 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s cashed in 10 of those games, compared to 13 that’ve gone under.
White Sox vs. Indians Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Indians, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – UNDER
Betting Trends
- The over has cashed in three of Cleveland’s last seven games.
- Chicago fielders have 11 errors over the last 10 games, compared to only two errors for Cleveland over its last 10.
- The White Sox have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Indians have hit 14 over their last 10.
- The White Sox have an OPS of .740 this season and an OPS of .750 against right-handed pitchers. The Indians’ OPS stands at .636 overall and .653 versus righties.
