The Detroit Tigers are set to face their division rival Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The matchup will get going at 1:10 p.m. ET and WGN will broadcast the game.
Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
Vegas is listing Detroit (+140) as the underdog to Chicago (-160). Bettors can gamble on the game’s total with odds sitting at even money (+100) for over 8 runs and -120 for under 8. You can also bet on the game’s runline with the current odds standing at -105 for the Tigers -1.5 runs and -105 for the White Sox +1.5.
The Tigers have gone 2-4 SU this year and are 2-4 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 2.0 units for gamblers taking the moneyline in this young season and 2.2 units ATS. The White Sox are 3-3 SU and 2-4 ATS. They’ve gained 0.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 2.8 units ATS.
White Sox games have an over/under record of 3-3 thus far in 2018. The Tigers have an over/under record of 3-3.
The Tigers have lost 2.0 units and are 2-4 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in three of those games, compared to three that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the White Sox have netted 1.6 units and are 1-2 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in one of those games, as opposed to two that’ve cashed the under.
The right-handed Michael Fulmer (0-1, 1.13 ERA) will get the start for the visiting Tigers. Fulmer started 25 games last year while finishing the season 10-12 overall with a 3.83 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. He made three starts against Chicago in 2017 and compiled a 1-1 record against the White Sox with a 4.71 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
The White Sox are turning to righty Lucas Giolito (0-0, 4.50 ERA), who started 7 games last year and finished the season 3-3 overall with a 2.38 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP.
As a unit, Chicago’s pitching staff has allowed 6.7 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starters have an ERA of 5.18, a WHIP of 1.30 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 4.6. The bullpen has an 8.55 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 8.1 K/9. In three games against AL Central foes, White Sox starters have an ERA of 5.29 and the bullpen’s ERA is 6.55.
The Chicago hitters are putting up 6.0 runs per outing so far this season and the team has a slash-line of .246/.332/.450 to begin the year.
Matt Davidson and Yolmer Sanchez have led the White Sox offense this year. Davidson is hitting .318/.444/.909 with seven hits, eight RBIs and nine runs scored, and Sanchez’s line is .400/.500/.800 with eight hits, seven RBIs and three runs.
For the visiting squad, Detroit’s pitchers have allowed 5.2 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.24 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 5.56 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.68, along with a K/9 of 7.92.
The Tigers offense has slashed .256/.324/.383 on its way to 5.2 runs scored per game this season.
Outfielder Nicholas Castellanos and first baseman Miguel Cabrera have led Detroit’s hitters. Castellanos is slashing .385/.448/.577 with 10 hits, three RBIs and eight runs scored, while Cabrera is hitting .318 with seven hits, five RBIs and four runs scored.
Castellanos didn’t perform especially well against right-handed pitchers on the road in 2017. Over 239 such plate appearances, he maintained a slash line of .212/.264/.360 (his overall season line was .272/.320/.490).
Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – White Sox, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
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The Tigers went 9-10 SU against the White Sox last season.
The White Sox’ bullpen managed 5.16 ERA against the Tigers last year.
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