White Sox vs Guardians Face Off Predictions, AL Central matchup
A David vs. Goliath battle unfolds tonight (6:40 PM ET) at Progressive Field! The struggling Chicago White Sox (24-63) aim to topple the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians (53-30) in this White Sox vs Guardians predictions matchup. Erick Fedde takes the mound for Chicago, seeking to end their two-game losing streak. Opposing him is Cleveland’s Gavin Williams, looking to maintain their dominance. With the MLB betting lines for over/under set at 8.5 runs, will the White Sox pull off a shocker or will the Guardians cruise to another victory?
White Sox vs Guardians Predictions Odds
| BET | Chicago White Sox (CHW) | Cleveland Guardians (CLE) |
|---|---|---|
| Money line | +161 | -190 |
| Run Line | +1.5 | -1.5 |
| Total | 8.5 | |
Game Information
- Game: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland
- Date: July 3 | 6:40 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
White Sox vs Guardians Betting Predictions
Cleveland picked up a 7-6 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a two-run lead heading into the 7th inning but had to hold on for the win as the White Sox scored three runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -215 on the money line.
In MLB player stats, Carlos Carrasco started for the Guardians and went six innings while giving up three runs and striking out seven. He picked up a win in the game, while Emmanuel Clase closed things out. Chris Flexen got the start for the White Sox, going six innings and giving up three earned runs.
Tyler Freeman was the difference for the Guardians, as he went 2/4 with a home run and two RBIs. Daniel Schneemann and Andres Gimenez each had two hits and two RBIs. For the White Sox, Luis Robert Jr. went 2/4 with a homer and four RBIs
Chicago White Sox
Right-hander Erick Fedde gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces off against the Guardians on the road. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 5-3 with a 3.23 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Fedde has a WHIP of 1.14 and opponents are batting .229 this season. In his last outing, Fedde took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came on the road. Fedde has a better ERA at home, coming in at 1.72 compared to 4.78 on the road.
The Chicago White Sox have struggled offensively this season, ranking last in the league in runs per game at 3.1. Their home and road runs per game averages are also both 3.1, which is 30th and 29th in the league, respectively. Their OPS of .628 is the worst in the league, and their batting average of .220 ranks 23rd. However, they do have a few hitters who have been performing well recently, including Luis Robert Jr., who is hitting .333 with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs over his last 5 MLB matchups. Eloy Jiménez, Luis Robert Jr., Lenyn Sosa, and Andrew Vaughn are all currently on hitting streaks.
Cleveland Guardians
Getting the start for the Guardians is right-hander Gavin Williams, who is coming off a season in which he made 16 starts and went 3-5. His ERA for the season was 3.29, and his WHIP was 1.26. Williams’ batting average allowed was .214, and his on-base percentage allowed was .303. For the season, he gave up eight home runs and averaged 2.3 walks per game. Williams’ strikeouts per nine innings was 8.89, and his strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 2.2.
The Cleveland Guardians have been solid offensively this season, averaging 5 runs per game, which is 5th in the league. They have been even better at home, scoring 5.2 runs per game, which is 2nd in the league. José Ramírez has been one of their top performers, hitting .276 on the season with 23 home runs and 76 RBI. He has been hot lately, hitting .316 over his last 9 games. Josh Naylor has also been a key contributor, hitting .242 with 20 home runs and 61 RBI on the season. He is currently on a 3-game hitting streak.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 8.5 -102
- ML: Guardians -190
- ATS: White Sox +1.5
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