The Chicago White Sox will face the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. NBC Sports Chicago will broadcast this AL showdown and the game gets underway at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Odds
The Rays are 56-55 straight up (SU) and 61-49 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 7.0 units for moneyline bettors and 13.4 units (ATS). The White Sox have gone 40-70 SU this year and are 54-55 ATS. In total, the team’s lost 18.3 units for moneyline bettors and 7.8 units ATS.
Rays games have an over/under record of 48-59-3 in 2018. The White Sox have an over/under record of 52-52-5.
Chicago’s pitching staff allowed 5.4 runs per game and its starters own a 5.16 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 6.51 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.65, along with a K-per-9 of 9.57.
White Sox hitters have slashed .243/.305/.407 on their way to 4.1 runs scored per game in 2018, including 4.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 3.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
First baseman Jose Abreu and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez have led Chicago’s offense. Abreu is slashing .267/.328/.484 with 19 home runs, 63 RBIs and 59 runs scored. Sanchez (.247/.305/.388) has produced six homers, 43 RBIs, 38 runs and 10 stolen bases.
For the home team, Tampa Bay’s pitchers have given up 4.2 runs per game overall in 2018. The team’s starters have a 3.78 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.92 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.2 K/9.
The Tampa Bay hitters are putting up 4.2 runs per outing, including 4.3 per game over its last 10 games and 4.8 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .245/.364/.381 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Rays’ hitters have been led by third baseman Matt Duffy and first baseman C.J. Cron. Duffy is slashing .302/.355/.385 with four home runs, 31 RBIs and 37 runs scored, while Cron’s line is .249/.319/.474 with 22 homers, 56 RBIs and 51 runs scored.
The Rays have lost 3.7 units and are 39-38 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in 37 of those games, compared to 38 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers.
Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Rays, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The over has cashed in five of Tampa Bay’s last seven games.
Chicago has recorded 21.7 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 18.8 over its last five.
The White Sox have hit 17 home runs in their last 10 games. The Rays have hit nine over their last 10.
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