The Chicago White Sox will be facing off against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. This AL matchup will begin at 4:10 p.m. ET and WGN will be televising the game.
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Odds
Chicago (+195) is entering this one as the underdog to Seattle (-215) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this one at 8.5 runs (-115 for the over and -105 for the under). Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the current runline odds sitting at -110 for the White Sox +1.5 runs and -110 for the Mariners -1.5.
The Mariners are 59-39 straight up (SU) and 50-48 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 16.8 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 1.2 units (ATS). Seattle has a 3-4 ATS record over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The White Sox have gone 33-63 SU this year and are 48-48 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 20.0 units for moneyline bettors and 6.2 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven.
Mariners games have a 47-49-2 over/under record so far in 2018. Chicago has an over/under record of 44-47-5.
Right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is getting the start for the visiting White Sox. Lopez (4-7, 3.91 ERA) has racked up 82 strikeouts in 112.2 innings so far. He has yet to face the Mariners this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Mariners are turning to lefty Marco Gonzales (10-5, 3.41 ERA), who has 98 strikeouts and 22 walks as well as a 1.16 WHIP. Gonzales is 1-0 with eight strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA in one start against Chicago this year.
Seattle’s pitchers have given up 4.2 runs per game overall this season as a unit. Its starters have an ERA of 4.05, a WHIP of 1.22 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 7.8. The bullpen has a 3.96 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.6 K/9.
Seattle’s hitters are putting up 4.2 runs per contest, including 3.0 per game over its last 10 games and 3.2 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .263/.309/.329 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.
The Mariners’ offense has been led by shortstop Jean Segura and right fielder Dee Gordon. Segura is hitting .323/.353/.459 with seven home runs, 47 RBIs, 67 runs and 14 stolen bases, while Gordon’s line sits at .290/.309/.353 with 106 hits, 22 RBIs, 45 runs and 22 steals.
In the other dugout, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.3 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 5.16 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 6.46 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.48, along with a WHIP of 1.45 and a K/9 of 9.46.
White Sox hitters have slashed .243/.304/.401 on their way to 4.0 runs scored per game in 2018, including 4.0 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Chicago’s hitters have been led by first baseman Jose Abreu and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez, who have combined to belt 18 home runs. Abreu is hitting .251/.308/.436 with 13 home runs, 52 RBIs and 44 runs scored. Sanchez is slashing .259/.309/.406 with five homers, 42 RBIs, 33 runs and nine stolen bases.
The White Sox have lost 5.6 units and are 11-11 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has cashed in 10 of those games, compared to 12 that’ve gone under against left-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Mariners have netted 20.6 units and are 34-33 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 35 of those games, compared to 31 that’ve gone under.
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners MLB Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Mariners, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
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The over has cashed in three of Chicago’s last seven outings.
Seattle has recorded 18.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 20.8 over its last five.
The White Sox have hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games. The Mariners have hit five over their last 10.
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