The Chicago White Sox are set to face the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park. The game gets underway 9:05 p.m. ET and NBC Sports Chicago will televise this AL matchup.
Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers Odds
Vegas is listing Texas (-120) as the favorite over Chicago (+110). The total sits at 10 runs and bettors can wager on the over for -120 and the under for even money (+100). Gamblers can also bet on the game’s runline with the most recent odds coming in at White Sox +1.5 runs (-190) and Rangers -1.5 runs (+165).
The Rangers are 37-46 straight up (SU) and 39-43 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 0.4 units for moneyline bettors and 8.8 units (ATS). Texas has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The White Sox have gone 28-53 SU this year and are 41-39 ATS. In total, the team’s lost 15.8 units for moneyline gamblers and 4.0 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread six times in its last seven games and the over has cashed in five of those seven.
Rangers games have an over/under record of 36-40-6 so far in 2018. Chicago has been a decent under bet with a total record of 34-41-5.
Left-hander Carlos Rodon is getting the start for Chicago. Rodon is 1-2 with a 3.70 ERA and 19 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Rangers this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Rangers will turn to righty Bartolo Colon (4-5, 4.72 ERA) to the mound. Colon has 54 punchouts and 13 walks to his credit, as well as a 1.19 WHIP. Colon only made one start against the White Sox in 2017 (0-0, 4.50 ERA and eight strikeouts across six innings).
Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starters own a 5.24 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 6.28 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.79, along with a WHIP of 1.45.
White Sox hitters have slashed .240/.303/.393 on their way to 3.9 runs scored per game in 2018, including 4.5 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
First baseman Jose Abreu and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez continue to lead Chicago’s hitters. Abreu is slashing .268/.323/.468 with 12 home runs, 47 RBIs and 39 runs scored, while Sanchez is hitting .257 with five homers, 35 RBIs, 31 runs and eight steals.
For the home team, Texas’ pitching staff has yielded 5.1 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starters have an ERA of 5.22, a WHIP of 1.43 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 6.8. The bullpen has a 3.70 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 8.4 K/9.
Texas’ hitters are putting up 4.5 runs per outing, including 5.5 per game over its last 10 games and 5.0 per game over their last five. The team has hit .271/.340/.471 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
The Rangers’ offense has been led by Shin-soo Choo and Nomar Mazara. Choo is slashing .286/.396/.489 with 15 home runs, 39 RBIs and 49 runs scored, while Mazara’s line sits at .281/.341/.485 with 15 homers, 54 RBIs and 44 runs.
The White Sox have lost 11.8 units and are 32-30 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 25 of those games, as opposed to 32 that’ve hit the under in such games. On the other hand, the Rangers have lost 0.1 units and are 13-13 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 14 of those games, compared to nine which went under the total.
Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Rangers, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
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Chicago has logged 12 extra-base hits over its last five games. Texas has 18 XBH over its last five.
Chicago fielders have 10 errors over the last 10 games, compared to four errors for Texas over its last 10.
The White Sox have hit eight home runs in their last 10 games, including six over their last five.
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