Chicago White Sox (36-115) vs. LA Angels (60-90)
September 18, 2024 4:07 pm EDT
The Line: LA Angels -152 / Chicago White Sox +127; Over/Under: +9
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In this article, we will formulate a Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago White Sox Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 18th, at Angel Stadium.
White Sox Offense Struggled
All season the offense has been an issue and on Tuesday the White Sox failed to score a run. David Martin got the start for the White Sox, and he went five innings, giving up seven hits and seven hits and three runs. The White Sox are averaging 3.08 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.15 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the pitching is ranked 29th. They have a run differential of -2.07 which is 30th in the league. Andrew Benintendi has hit 19 home runs and driven in 59 RBIs so far this season. The offense has been a problem all season, and they are going to need to try to get out to a fast start here. The White Sox will meet the Padres after this series.
Angels Pitching Impressed
The Angels’ pitching was impressive, not giving up any runs on Tuesday and that was enough for the win. Griffin Canning went six innings giving up three hits and zero runs. The offense also jumped out to a fast start scoring five runs and that was enough for the victory. The Angels are averaging 3.93 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.83 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 27th while the pitching is ranked 26th. Taylor Ward has hit 24 home runs and driven in 68 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Angels will be Jack Kochanowicz, who sits with a 2-5 record of 5.08. In his last start against the Minnesota Twins he went 5.2 innings giving up seven hits and four runs.
LA Angels vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
I don’t trust Kochanowicz, and he’s going to have some major issues here. The White Sox aren’t known for their offense, but in this game, they are going to get the offense out to a fast start. The Angels are averaging 3.93 runs per game, and their offense isn’t going to be enough here. The White Sox will jump out to an early lead, and it’s going to be the White Sox will come away with a victory.
