The Los Angeles Angels are ready to face off against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. This AL matchup will begin at 7:10 p.m. ET and NBC Sports Chicago will televise the game.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
The White Sox are 72-68 against the spread (ATS), but only 56-85 straight up (SU). The team’s lost 11.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.9 units (ATS). On the other hand, the Angels are 69-72 SU and have gone 65-75 ATS. In total, the team’s lost 9.7 units for moneyline bettors and 19.6 units ATS.
White Sox games have had an over/under record of 67-67-6 in 2018. Angels games have gone under 70 times, gone over 61 times and pushed on nine instances.
Matt Shoemaker will get the nod for Los Angeles. The right-handed Shoemaker (1-0, 2.53 ERA) has recorded seven strikeouts in 10.2 innings so far. He has yet to face the White Sox this year and only made one start against them in 2017 (1-0, 4.26 ERA and nine strikeouts over 6.1 innings).
The White Sox are going with righty James Shields (6-15, 4.39 ERA), who has 141 strikeouts and 69 walks to his credit, as well as a 1.29 WHIP. Shields is 0-1 with seven strikeouts and a 13.50 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 4.3 runs per game and its starters own a 4.23 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.69 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.72, along with a WHIP of 1.30.
The Angels offense has slashed .246/.319/.415 on its way to 4.5 runs scored per game this year, including 4.4 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.2 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Los Angeles’ offense has been powered by shortstop Andrelton Simmons and outfielder Mike Trout, who have combined to launch 42 home runs. Simmons is slashing .294/.340/.427 with 11 home runs, 70 RBIs and 60 runs scored, while Trout (.306/.460/.604) is up to 31 homers, 63 RBIs, 89 runs and 22 steals.
For the home team, Chicago’s pitching staff has allowed 5.2 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starters have an ERA of 5.00, a WHIP of 1.39 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 6.8. The bullpen has a 4.48 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 9.8 K/9.
The Chicago hitters are putting up 4.2 runs per contest, including 3.8 per game over its last 10 games and 3.8 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .247/.313/.386 over its last five matchups and is 2-3 SU during that span.
The White Sox batters have been led by first baseman Jose Abreu and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez. Abreu is hitting .272/.331/.491 with 22 home runs, 78 RBIs and 67 runs scored, while Sanchez’s line sits at .248/.315/.375 with seven homers, 47 RBIs, 53 runs and 13 stolen bases.
The Angels have gained 1.8 units and are 47-49 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has hit in 45 of those games, compared to 46 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the White Sox have lost 5.7 units and are 54-50 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has cashed in 51 of those games, compared to 48 that’ve gone under.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – White Sox, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
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Betting Notes
The over has cashed in only two of Los Angeles’ last seven outings.
Chicago has recorded 20.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 20.2 over its last five.
The Angels have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.
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