The Washington Nationals are traveling west to Guaranteed Rate Field to face off against the Chicago White Sox. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET and WGN will broadcast this interleague showdown.
Washington Nationals vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
The Nationals are 30-35 SU and have gone 31-33 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 15.1 units for moneyline bettors and 4.0 units ATS. Washington’s covered the spread six times in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven. The White Sox, on the other hand, are 31-33 SU and 28-35 ATS. The team has gained 5.2 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 9.6 units ATS. Chicago has a 3-4 ATS record over its last seven outings and the total has gone under in five of those seven.
Chicago games have a 28-33-2 over/under record so far in 2019. Washington has an over/under record of 32-27-5.
Anibal Sanchez will get the nod for the visiting Nationals. The right-handed Sanchez is 1-6 with a 4.19 ERA and 55 strikeouts. He’s 0-0 with seven strikeouts and a 1.69 ERA against Chicago this year.
The White Sox are giving Odrisamer Despaigne an opportunity to show what he’s got. This game represents the first MLB start of the year for the right-handed Despaigne.
Chicago’s pitching staff has given up 5.0 runs per game overall this season as a unit. The club’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 5.38, a WHIP of 1.46 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.3. The bullpen has a 3.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.4 K/9.
Chicago’s hitters have produced 4.3 runs per outing, including 4.8 per game over its last 10 games and 4.0 per game over their last five. The team has hit .257/.296/.402 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
The White Sox offense has been led by third baseman Yoan Moncada and shortstop Tim Anderson. Moncada is hitting .294/.348/.508 with 12 home runs, 39 RBIs, 38 runs and five stolen bases, and Anderson’s line is .324/.354/.495 with nine homers, 29 RBIs, 33 runs and 15 stolen bases.
In the visiting dugout, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.9 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.71 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 10.11 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 6.53, along with a WHIP of 1.23.
Nationals hitters have slashed .249/.325/.423 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game this year, including 5.8 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Right fielder Adam Eaton and third baseman Anthony Rendon continue to lead Washington’s hitters. Eaton is slashing .263/.348/.387 with six home runs, 16 RBIs and 37 runs scored, while Rendon (.319/.423/.638) is up to 12 homers, 43 RBIs and 45 runs scored.
The Nationals have lost 9.4 units and are 23-24 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 24 of those games, as opposed to 21 that’ve gone under against righty starters. On the other hand, the White Sox have netted 3.5 units and are 20-29 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in 22 of those games, compared to 25 that went under the total.
Nationals at White Sox MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – White Sox, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – UNDER
Betting Notes
- The under has cashed in five of Chicago’s last seven games.
- The Nationals have a team OPS of .748 this season and an OPS of .714 against right-handed pitchers. The White Sox’ OPS stands at .712 overall and .720 versus righties.
- Washington has recorded 23.0 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 19.8 over its last five.
- The Nationals have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The White Sox have hit 11 over their last 10.
