Tim Anderson and the surging Chicago White Sox are traveling east to Nationals Park to face off against the Washington Nationals. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET and WGN will televise this interleague matchup.
Chicago White Sox at Washington Nationals Odds
Las Vegas has Chicago (+215) as the underdog to Washington (-235). If you’re thinking this game’s total is going to finish below 8.5 runs, then Vegas is currently offering -115 odds to play the under. Picking the over will return -105 odds. This game currently has a runline of White Sox +1.5 (-105) and Nationals -1.5 (-115).
The White Sox have gone 29-30 SU this year and are 27-32 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 7.2 units for moneyline bettors, despite having lost 6.3 units ATS. The Nationals, on the other hand, are 26-33 SU and 27-32 ATS. The team’s lost 15.9 units for moneyline bettors and 7.1 units ATS.
Washington games have an over/under record of 30-25-4 so far in 2019. The White Sox have an over/under record of 27-31-1.
Right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is getting the nod for the visiting White Sox. Lopez (3-5, 6.20 ERA) has recorded 60 strikeouts in 65.1 innings so far. He has yet to face the Nationals this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Nationals will turn to righty Stephen Strasburg (5-3, 3.19 ERA), who has 98 strikeouts and 20 walks as well as a WHIP of 0.99. Strasburg did not record a start against the White Sox in 2018.
Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.0 runs per game and its starters own a 5.49 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 8.07 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.84, along with a K/9 of 8.42.
The White Sox offense has slashed .252/.315/.399 on its way to 4.3 runs scored per game in 2019, including 3.9 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Shortstop Tim Anderson and third baseman Yoan Moncada continue to lead Chicago’s hitters. Anderson is slashing .330/.362/.508 with nine home runs, 28 RBIs, 32 runs and 15 stolen bases, while Moncada is hitting .283 with 10 homers, 35 RBIs, 35 runs and five steals.
In the other dugout, Washington’s pitching staff has given up 5.1 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starting pitching staff has a 3.75 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 6.81 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 9.4 K/9.
The Washington hitters have produced 4.7 runs per contest, including 6.3 per game over its last 10 games and 6.2 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .282/.371/.463 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
The Nationals’ batters have been led by outfielder Adam Eaton and third baseman Anthony Rendon. Eaton is slashing .262/.343/.373 with five home runs, 15 RBIs, 33 runs and five stolen bases, and Rendon’s line sits at .331/.436/.650 with 10 homers, 35 RBIs and 43 runs.
White Sox at Nationals MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Chicago has logged 15 extra-base hits over its last five games. Washington has 16 XBH over its last five.
- The White Sox have won six of their last seven games SU while the Nationals have taken four of their last five.
- Washington has recorded 27.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 26.2 over its last five.
- The White Sox have hit six home runs in their last 10 games, including five over their last five.
- The White Sox have an OPS of .714 this season and an OPS of .718 against right-handed pitchers. The Nationals’ OPS sits at .745 overall and .705 against righties.
