Michael Brantley and the Houston Astros will be taking on the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in a Wednesday showdown. This AL matchup will begin at 2:10 p.m. ET and WGN will broadcast the game.
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
Bookmakers have Chicago (+250) as the underdog to Houston (-300). The total currently stands at 10.5 runs and bettors can play the over or the under for -110. This game currently has a runline of Astros -1.5 (-175) and White Sox +1.5 (+155).
The White Sox are 53-65 straight up (SU) and 54-62 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 5.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 13.3 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. On the other hand, the Astros have gone 78-42 SU this year and are 64-54 ATS. Overall, the team’s accumulated 9.2 units for moneyline bettors and 4.3 units ATS. Houston has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven.
Chicago games have an over/under record of 50-61-5 in 2019. Houston has also been a decent under bet with a total record of 53-62-3.
Wade Miley will get the start for the visiting Astros. The southpaw Miley (11-4, 2.99 ERA) has racked up 116 strikeouts in 138.1 innings so far. He has yet to face the White Sox this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The White Sox are handing the ball to lefty Ross Detwiler (1-3, 5.35 ERA), who has 22 strikeouts and nine walks as well as a WHIP of 1.49. Detwiler did not record a start against the Astros in 2018.
Houston’s pitching staff allowed 4.0 runs per game and its starters own a 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.35 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.71, along with a WHIP of 1.09.
Astros hitters have slashed .274/.353/.487 on their way to 5.5 runs scored per game this season, including 8.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 8.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Houston’s offense has been sparked by left fielder Michael Brantley and first baseman Yuli Gurriel, who’ve collectively belted 39 home runs. Brantley is hitting .323/.382/.517 with 16 home runs, 72 RBIs and 68 runs scored, while Gurriel is hitting .302 with 23 homers, 81 RBIs and 67 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.1 runs per game overall this season. Its starting pitching staff has a 5.11 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.35 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 8.2 K/9.
Chicago’s hitters have put up 4.1 runs per outing, including 4.5 per game over its last 10 games and 1.8 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .214/.262/.273 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that span.
The White Sox batters have been led by Jose Abreu and Leury Garcia. Abreu is hitting .273/.314/.481 with 24 home runs, 84 RBIs and 56 runs scored, while Garcia’s line sits at .289/.321/.392 with seven homers, 34 RBIs, 73 runs and 14 steals.
The Astros have gained 14.4 units and are 18-14 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 12 of those games, compared to 19 that’ve hit the under in such games. On the other hand, the White Sox have netted 13.7 units and are 24-15 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 18 of those games, compared to 20 that’ve cashed the under.
Astros at White Sox Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Astros, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The under has cashed in three of Houston’s last seven games.
- Chicago has recorded 24.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 15.0 over its last five.
- The Astros have hit 22 home runs in their last 10 games. The White Sox have hit seven over their last 10.
- The Astros have a team OPS of .840 this season and an OPS of .889 when facing left-handed pitchers. The White Sox’ OPS stands at .705 overall and .743 against lefties.
