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Rays vs White Sox Prediction: Can Eflin Silence Chi-Sox Bats?

Get our Rays vs White Sox prediction to see who emerges victorious in this intriguing matchup. A battle under the rain unfolds tonight in Chicago as the White Sox (7-2) host the Rays (4-5) at Guaranteed Rate Field! First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET. Despite a recent win streak on the MLB betting lines, the White Sox are underdogs (+191) against the Rays (-234). Chris Flexen looks to extend Chicago’s hot streak on the mound, while Zach Eflin aims to get the Rays back on track.

Rays vs White Sox Prediction Odds

  • ML: TB -234 | CHW +191
  • RUN LINE: TB -1.5 | CHW +1.5
  • TOTAL: 8

Rays vs White Sox Betting Prediction

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays, at 13-13, trail the AL East’s Orioles by four games and seek to boost their record above .500. After salvaging a win against the Tigers, they stand 3-4 against AL East teams this year, with a home record of 8-9 and a better 5-4 on the road. The Rays, who have been inconsistent as favorites with a 10-10 record, claimed their latest victory powered by Curtis Mead’s three-run homer, leading to a 7-5 win over the Tigers. Despite Shawn Armstrong’s brief start, Chris Devenski earned the win, and Garrett Cleavinger secured the save.

Today’s game against the White Sox features an over/under line of 8 runs, which is below the Rays’ average, reflecting their 15-11 over/under record this season. On the MLB player stats, Pitcher Zach Eflin, will start, aiming to help the Rays improve their 10-16 run line. The Rays, 20th in runs per game and OPS, look to Amed Rosario and Isaac Paredes to ignite their offense.

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are struggling this season with a record of 3-22, trailing the Guardians by 15 games in the AL Central, and have not won any series this year. Their performance has been especially poor in day games, with only one win out of 12. Facing the Tampa Bay Rays next, they continue as underdogs, a position they’ve maintained throughout the season with a 3-22 record. Their recent 6-3 loss to the Twins underscores ongoing challenges, despite initially taking a lead, as pitcher Michael Soroka allowed four runs, contributing to their seven-game losing streak.

On the betting front, today’s over/under is set at 8 runs, aligning with the White Sox’s usual totals but highlighting their struggle to exceed this benchmark in most games. Their over/under record stands at 11-13, reflecting inconsistent game outcomes. Chicago’s run line record shows some fight at home with a 5-6 mark, yet they consistently fall short overall. Offensively, they rank at the bottom of MLB teams stats in runs, batting average, and home runs, with even standout players like Eloy Jiménez faltering recently.

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 8 -114
  • ML: White Sox +191
  • ATS: White Sox +1.5

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Game Information

  • Game: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
  • Date: April 27 | 7:40 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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