Jeff McNeil and the New York Mets will be taking on the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in a Wednesday night game. This interleague matchup will get underway at 8:10 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to SportsNet New York to catch the action.
New York Mets at Chicago White Sox Odds
Las Vegas has Chicago (+150) as the underdog to New York (-160). If you’re thinking the game’s total is going to go under 8 runs scored, then bookmakers are teeing up -115 odds. Taking the over can return -105 odds. This game currently has a runline of Mets -1.5 (-110) and White Sox +1.5 (-110).
The White Sox are 46-58 straight up (SU) and 47-56 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 4.3 units for moneyline bettors while earning 13.9 units ATS. The Mets have gone 51-55 SU this year and are 52-53 ATS. Overall, the club has lost 12.5 units for moneyline gamblers and 8.2 units ATS.
Chicago games have had an over/under record of 47-52-4 in 2019. New York has been a strong over bet with a total record of 56-40-9.
Jacob deGrom is getting the nod for the visiting Mets. The right-handed deGrom is 6-7 with a 2.86 ERA and 163 strikeouts. 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 going with righty Lucas Giolito (11-5, 3.52 ERA), who has 141 strikeouts and 42 walks to his name as well as a 1.12 WHIP. Giolito did not record a start against the Mets in 2018.
New York’s pitching staff allowed 4.9 runs per game and its starters own a 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 9.27 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 5.27, along with a WHIP of 1.26.
Mets hitters have slashed .252/.325/.431 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game this season, including 4.6 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (5-0 SU).
New York’s hitters have been paced by left fielder Jeff McNeil and shortstop Amed Rosario. McNeil is hitting .336/.396/.513 with 11 home runs, 46 RBIs and 53 runs scored, while Rosario (.277/.318/.444) is up to 11 homers, 47 RBIs, 49 runs and 12 steals.
For the home team, Chicago’s pitching staff has allowed 5.3 runs per game overall in 2019. The team’s starters have an ERA of 5.49, a WHIP of 1.47 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.1. The bullpen has a 4.40 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 8.1 K/9.
Chicago’s offense has produced 4.1 runs per outing, including 2.7 per game over its last 10 games and 2.6 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .224/.263/.306 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that span.
The White Sox hitters have been led by third baseman Yoan Moncada and outfielder Leury Garcia. Moncada is slashing .301/.358/.535 with 20 home runs, 59 RBIs and 58 runs scored, while Garcia’s line sits at .291/.326/.384 with five homers, 28 RBIs, 65 runs and 12 steals.
Mets vs. White Sox MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Mets, ATS Winner – Mets, O/U – UNDER
Betting Trends
- New York has tallied 15 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Chicago has eight XBH over its last five.
- The White Sox have dropped six of their last seven games SU.
- New York has posted 20.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 21.6 over its last five.
- The Mets have hit 18 home runs in their last 10 games. The White Sox have hit eight over their last 10.
- The Mets have an OPS of .756 this season and an OPS of .739 against right-handed pitchers. The White Sox’ OPS stands at .708 overall and .700 against righties.
