The Houston Astros (20-18) aim to add on to their 22-game winning streak when they face the Chicago White Sox (13-27) on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The favored White Sox (-124 moneyline odds to win) play at home against the Astros (+106). The total for this game is 8.5.
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White Sox vs Astros Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | -124 | +106 | 8.5 |
White Sox Betting Insights
- The White Sox have won six, or 50%, of the 12 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
- Chicago has entered 10 games this season favored by -124 or more and is 4-6 in those contests.
- Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the White Sox have a 55.4% chance to win.
- Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 21 of its 40 chances.
- In 40 games with a spread this season, the White Sox are 16-24-0 ATS.
White Sox Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.8 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 5.46 |
| K/9 | 9.0 |
Astros Betting Insights
- The Astros have been underdogs in 13 games this season and have come away with the win nine times (69.2%) in those contests.
- This year, Houston has won four of seven games when listed as at least +106 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Astros have an implied victory probability of 48.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Contests with Houston has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 19 of 38 chances this season.
- In 38 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 18-20-0 against the spread.
Astros Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.8 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 3.52 |
| K/9 | 9.7 |
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White Sox Probable Pitcher – Dylan Cease
- Cease’s team is 4-4-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- The right-hander’s last start was on Monday, when he tossed five innings while giving up seven earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
- Cease has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
- Cease’s team has won 60% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (3-2).
- Cease’s team has won four of his eight starts this season.
- Out of Cease’s eight starts with a total this season, five have hit the over.
White Sox Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Lambert | 18 | 17.1 | 22 | 6.23 | 3 | 0 |
| Reynaldo López | 17 | 15.2 | 23 | 8.04 | 2 | 4 |
| Gregory Santos | 17 | 21 | 21 | 2.57 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron Bummer | 16 | 12.2 | 13 | 9.95 | 5 | 0 |
| Kendall Graveman | 16 | 15.1 | 16 | 4.11 | 6 | 1 |
Astros Probable Pitcher – Brandon Bielak
- The Astros will look to Bielak (0-1) to open the game and make his second start of the season.
- The righty last appeared on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up 10 hits.
- The Astros were named the moneyline underdog for one Bielak start this season — they lost.
- His team has lost the only matchup he’s made an appearance in this season.
- Bielak’s only start with a total this season went under.
Astros Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Abreu | 18 | 19.1 | 32 | 1.40 | 6 | 2 |
| Ryan Pressly | 16 | 16.1 | 15 | 3.86 | 0 | 6 |
| Rafael Montero | 16 | 14.2 | 20 | 6.14 | 2 | 1 |
| Phil Maton | 15 | 18 | 19 | 1.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Héctor Neris | 15 | 16.1 | 18 | 1.65 | 5 | 1 |
White Sox Hitting Trends
- The White Sox have a 5-6 record in games this season when they smash at least two homers.
- Chicago has collected at least five extra-base hits in seven games this season, and has gone 4-3 in those outings.
- The team has totaled eight or more hits in 22 games this season, and is 9-13 in those contests.
- Chicago is 8-5 in games this season when it put up five or more runs.
- The White Sox are 2-4 in games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.
Astros Hitting Trends
- They are 5-4 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
- In six games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 4-2.
- They have won 20 of the 25 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- Houston has a 21-3 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
- They have won nine of their 12 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.
White Sox vs. Astros Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Astros (+106)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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