The struggling Chicago White Sox will try to avoid losing their fifth consecutive game as they play host to the Milwaukee Brewers at Guaranteed Rate Field. NBC Sports Chicago will showcase this interleague matchup and the game gets going at 8:10 p.m. ET.
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago White Sox Odds
Oddsmakers are listing Chicago (+125) as the underdog to Milwaukee (-135). Gamblers can wager on the game’s total with odds sitting at -115 for over 9.5 runs and -105 for under 9.5. The game’s most recent runline odds stand at +110 for taking the Brewers -1.5 runs and -130 for the White Sox +1.5.
The Brewers have gone 36-21 SU this year and are 33-24 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 17.1 units for moneyline gamblers and 7.3 units ATS. The White Sox, on the other hand, are 16-37 SU and 27-26 ATS. They’ve lost 18.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 3.0 units ATS.
Chicago games have an over/under record of 25-24-4 so far in 2018. Milwaukee has been a good under bet with a total record of 22-33-2.
Right-hander Chase Anderson is getting the nod for Milwaukee. Anderson is 4-3 with a 4.42 ERA and 38 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 are turning to lefty Hector Santiago (1-2, 4.87 ERA), who’s got 40 strikeouts and 22 walks as well as a 1.51 WHIP. Santiago did not record a start against the Brewers in 2017.
As a unit, Chicago’s pitchers have given up 5.5 runs per game overall this season. The club’s starters have a 5.76 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.26 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 9.2 K/9.
Chicago’s offense has put up 3.9 runs per outing, including 4.3 per game over its last 10 games and 4.0 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .240/.291/.473 over its last five contests and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.
The White Sox hitters have been led by Jose Abreu, who is slashing .298/.360/.522 with nine home runs, 31 RBIs and 28 runs scored.
For the visitors, Milwaukee’s pitchers have allowed 3.7 runs per game and its starters own a 4.21 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 7.29 K/9. The bullpen has managed an excellent ERA of just 2.45, along with a WHIP of 1.30 and a K-per-9 of 10.34.
Brewers hitters have slashed .248/.320/.408 on their way to 4.3 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.5 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 7.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Milwaukee’s hitters have been spearheaded by Lorenzo Cain. Cain is hitting .282/.390/.431 with six home runs, 16 RBIs, 35 runs and 11 stolen bases.
The White Sox are coming off of a 9-1 loss against the Indians, while the Brewers just got a 3-2 victory over the Cardinals.
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago White Sox Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Brewers, ATS Winner – Brewers, O/U – OVER
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Betting Trends
The under has hit in of Chicago’s last seven games.
The Brewers have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The White Sox have hit 14 over their last 10.
Chicago has recorded 21.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 20.0 over its last five.
The Brewers have won five of their last six games SU while the White Sox have lost six of their last seven SU.
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