The Cleveland Indians will look to avoid their fourth consecutive loss as they play host to the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. NBC Sports Chicago will televise the action and the game is slated to get going at 7:10 p.m. ET.
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians Odds
Vegas has listed Cleveland (-235) as the favorite over Chicago (+215). If you think this game’s total will go under 10 runs, bookmakers are currently offering -105 odds. Taking the over will return -115 odds. The game’s runline odds stand at -105 for betting the White Sox +1.5 runs and -115 for the Indians -1.5.
The Indians are 79-58 straight up (SU) and 74-62 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 1.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 9.7 units ATS. Cleveland has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven. On the other hand, the White Sox have gone 60-76 SU this year and are 64-71 against the spread. In total, the club has accumulated 7.0 units for gamblers taking the moneyline, but have lost 11.8 units ATS. Chicago’s covered the spread just once in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven.
Indians games have had an over/under record of 59-73-4 in 2019. The White Sox have also been a decent under bet with a total record of 61-69-5.
Ross Detwiler is getting the nod for Chicago. The southpaw Detwiler (2-4, 6.45 ERA) has recorded 40 strikeouts in 51.2 innings so far. He has yet to face the Indians this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Indians are sending righty Aaron Civale (2-3, 1.96 ERA) to the hill. Civale has 30 strikeouts and six walks to his name, along with a WHIP of 0.90. Civale did not accrue any MLB pitching stats in 2018.
Cleveland’s pitchers have allowed 4.0 runs per game overall this year as a unit. Its starters have a 3.81 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.57 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 9.1 K/9. In 60 games against AL Central opponents, Indians starters have an ERA of 3.64 and the bullpen’s ERA is 2.80.
The Cleveland hitters have produced 4.7 runs per outing, including 4.9 per game against divisional foes and 2.8 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .236/.309/.385 over its last five matchups and is 2-3 SU during that span.
The Indians’ hitters have been led by shortstop Francisco Lindor and first baseman Carlos Santana. Lindor is hitting .296/.347/.531 with 26 home runs, 62 RBIs, 80 runs and 19 stolen bases, while Santana is batting .290 with 31 homers, 82 RBIs and 96 runs.
For the visitors, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.2 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 5.17 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 8.26 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.53, along with a WHIP of 1.43.
White Sox hitters have slashed .254/.309/.398 on their way to 4.2 runs scored per game in 2019, including 4.4 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (0-5 SU).
Chicago’s hitters have been paced by Jose Abreu and Leury Garcia. Abreu is hitting .284/.326/.499 with 28 home runs, 103 RBIs and 68 runs scored, while Garcia is hitting .273/.304/.375 with seven homers, 38 RBIs, 84 runs and 15 stolen bases.
The White Sox have lost 7.2 units and are 36-53 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 38 of those games, compared to 47 that’ve hit the under against righty starters. On the other hand, the Indians have netted 2.1 units and are 26-18 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 26 of those games, as opposed to 18 which went under the total.
White Sox vs. Indians MLB Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Indians, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Chicago has tallied 11 extra-base hits over its last five games. Cleveland has 12 XBH over its last five.
- The White Sox have hit five home runs in their last 10 games. The Indians have hit 15 over their last 10.
- The White Sox have an OPS of .707 this season and an OPS of .693 against right-handed pitchers. The Indians’ OPS sits at .761 overall and .769 versus righties.
- Cleveland has recorded 19.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 18.0 over its last five.
- The White Sox have lost seven of their last eight games SU.
