The Chicago White Sox will play host to the Boston Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The opening pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET and NBC Sports Chicago will be televising this AL matchup.
Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Boston (-170) as the favorite over Chicago (+160). If you think the game’s total will go under 8 runs, Vegas is currently offering even money odds (+100). Playing the over will give you -120 odds. The game’s current runline odds sit at -120 for picking the Red Sox -1.5 runs and +100 for the White Sox +1.5.
The White Sox are 14-15 straight up (SU) and 13-15 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 0.6 units for moneyline bettors and 3.4 units ATS. On the other hand, the Red Sox are 14-18 SU and have gone 11-20 against the spread. In total, the club has lost 13.4 units for moneyline bettors through the early part of the season and 9.8 units ATS.
Chicago games have an over/under record of 16-11-1 so far in 2019. The Red Sox have an over/under record of 17-13-1.
The left-handed Chris Sale is the probable starter for the visiting BoSox. Sale (0-5, 6.30 ERA) has recorded 32 strikeouts in 30 innings so far. He has yet to face the White Sox this year and only made one start against them in 2018 (0-1, 1.13 ERA and 10 strikeouts over eight innings).
The White Sox are putting the ball in the right hand of Reynaldo Lopez (2-3, 6.03 ERA, 1.69 WHIP), who has 39 strikeouts and 17 walks this season. Lopez only made one start against the Red Sox in 2018 (1-0, 1.42 ERA and six strikeouts across 6.1 innings).
Chicago’s pitchers have given up 5.5 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. The team’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 6.25, a WHIP of 1.61 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.6. The bullpen has a 4.04 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8.9 K/9.
The Chicago hitters have produced 5.1 runs per contest, including 5.7 per game over its last 10 games and 5.2 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .254/.333/.396 over its last five contests and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
The White Sox offense has been led by Tim Anderson, who is slashing .352/.369/.565 with six home runs, 18 RBIs, 21 runs and 10 stolen bases.
In the other dugout, Boston’s pitchers have allowed 5.3 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 5.34 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9.28 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.42, along with a WHIP of 1.43.
Red Sox hitters have slashed .241/.327/.395 on their way to 4.5 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.2 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
J.D. Martinez has provided a spark to the Boston offense. Martinez is slashing .327/.403/.487 with four home runs, 16 RBIs and 15 runs scored.
The White Sox are coming off a 6-4 victory in the prior game of this series.
Red Sox at White Sox Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Red Sox, ATS Winner – Red Sox, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in four of Boston’s last seven games.
- Both teams have launched 11 home runs over their last 10 games.
- The Red Sox have an OPS of .721 this season and an OPS of .728 when facing right-handed pitchers. The White Sox’ OPS sits at .757 overall and .765 versus righties.
- Chicago has posted 25.7 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 22.4 over its last five.
- The White Sox have won five of their last six games SU.
