The Chicago White Sox are trying to avoid losing their fourth consecutive game they play host to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Guaranteed Rate Field. WGN will be showing this interleague showdown and the first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
Chicago (+130) is the underdog against Pittsburgh (-140) and Vegas has the Over/Under for this night game at 9 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total sit at -110 for both the over and the under. Gamblers can also wager on the game’s runline with the most recent odds coming in at Pirates -1.5 runs (+105) and White Sox 1.5 runs (-125).
The Pirates are 19-16 SU and have gone 19-16 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 2.1 units for gamblers taking the moneyline in this young season and 3.3 units ATS. The White Sox, on the other hand, are 9-23 SU and 16-16 ATS. The team has lost 12.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 3.4 units ATS.
Chicago games have had an over/under record of 15-15-2 thus far in 2018. Pittsburgh has an over/under record of 17-13-5.
Ivan Nova is getting the nod for the Bucs. The right-handed Nova is 2-2 with a 4.01 ERA and 35 strikeouts. He has yet to face the White Sox this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The White Sox will put the ball in the right hand of Lucas Giolito (1-4, 7.03 ERA), who has 18 punchouts and 23 walks this season as well as a 1.56 WHIP. Giolito did not record a start against the Pirates in 2017.
As a unit, Chicago’s pitchers have given up 5.5 runs per game overall this season. Its starting pitching staff has a 5.61 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 5.7 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.32 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 9.2 K/9.
Chicago’s offense has produced 3.9 runs per contest, including 4.2 per game over its last 10 games and 3.8 per game over its last five. The team has hit .235/.283/.414 over its last five matchups and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.
The White Sox offense has been led by Matt Davidson, who is hitting .257/.372/.574 with nine home runs, 19 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
For the visitors, Pittsburgh’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starters own a 3.95 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 7.18 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 4.41, along with a K/9 of 9.76.
The Pirates offense has slashed .254/.327/.413 on its way to 4.8 runs scored per game this year, including 4.5 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Pittsburgh’s offense has been paced by Francisco Cervelli, who is hitting .301/.391/.559 with five home runs, 22 RBIs and 12 runs scored.
The White Sox are coming off of a 5-3 loss against the Twins, while the Pirates just got a 9-0 victory over the Brewers.
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Pirates, ATS Winner – Pirates, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Trends
The under has hit in three of Pittsburgh’s last seven games.
The Pirates have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games, including eight over their last five.
Pittsburgh has averaged 21.3 runs + hits + errors over its last 10 contests and 20.4 over its last five.
The White Sox have lost seven of their last eight games SU.
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