The Chicago White Sox will take on their divisional rival Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. The action will get going at 1:10 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to SportsTime Ohio to catch the game.
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians Odds
Chicago (+245) is entering this game as the underdog against Cleveland (-290) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this game at 7.5 runs (-110 for the under and -110 for the over). Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds coming in at White Sox +1.5 runs (+120) and Indians -1.5 runs (-140).
The White Sox have gone only 24-48 SU this year and are 35-36 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 15.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 7.0 units ATS. The Indians, on the other hand, are 39-33 SU and 32-39 ATS. The team has lost 10.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 10.8 units ATS.
Indians games have an over/under record of 36-33-2 thus far in 2018. Chicago has been a good under bet with a total record of 27-39-5.
Right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is getting the nod for Chicago. Lopez (2-4, 3.35 ERA) has racked up 57 strikeouts in 83.1 innings so far. He’s 0-1 with two strikeouts and a 23.63 ERA against Cleveland this year.
The Indians are sending righty Corey Kluber (10-3, 2.24 ERA) to the mound. Kluber has 106 strikeouts and 11 walks to his credit, as well as a WHIP of 0.84. Kluber is 1-0 with 10 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA in one start against Chicago this year.
As a unit, Cleveland’s pitching staff has given up 4.3 runs per game overall this season. The club’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.42, a WHIP of 1.13 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.2. The bullpen has a 5.47 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.8 K/9. In 34 games against divisional foes, Indians starters have an ERA of 2.81 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.80.
Cleveland’s offense is putting up 4.8 runs per outing, including 4.9 per game against divisional foes and 4.4 per game over its last five. The team has hit .259/.351/.395 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Indians’ offense has been led by shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Michael Brantley. Lindor is hitting .290/.362/.529 with 16 home runs, 40 RBIs, 54 runs and nine stolen bases, and Brantley’s line is .320/.362/.520 with 11 homers, 41 RBIs and 37 runs.
In the visiting dugout, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.0 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 5.25 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 6.30 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 3.68, along with a WHIP of 1.46.
The White Sox offense has slashed .239/.303/.396 on its way to 3.8 runs scored per game in 2018, including 3.9 runs per game against divisional foes and 2.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (0-5 SU).
First baseman Jose Abreu and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez continue to lead Chicago’s hitters. Abreu is slashing .282/.336/.495 with 11 home runs, 42 RBIs and 36 runs scored, while Sanchez is hitting .260/.310/.408 with four homers, 29 RBIs, 28 runs and six stolen bases.
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Indians, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
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Chicago has logged 10 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Cleveland has 13 XBH over its last five.
Cleveland has recorded 21.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 21.2 over its last five.
The White Sox have hit six home runs in their last 10 games. The Indians have hit eight over their last 10.
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