In this article we will formulate an Astros vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 30th at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB playoff matchup.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros are down 0-1 in this series after they lost game one by a score of 3-6 on Tuesday. Houston allowed the first five runs in the game and never really had a chance in the loss. The Astros recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Velazquez, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Blubaugh opened the game and took the loss, while King allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Houston won three out of four against the Athletics and split two games with the Mariners.
This season, Houston had a 4.45 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they scored 734 runs with a .242 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Yordan Alvarez led the Astros with 42 home runs and 106 RBIs, while Christian Walker added 29 home runs and 87 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Houston is Hunter Brown, who went 6-4 with a 3.19 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP over 107.1 innings pitched this season.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are up 1-0 in this series after they won game one by a score of 6-3 last night. Chicago led 3-0 in the second inning and never looked back in the victory. The White Sox recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Antonacci, who went 1-3 with two RBIs. Smith allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 3.0 innings, while Hicks picked up the save in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Rockies and two out of three against the Royals.
This season, Chicago had a 4.12 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they scored 776 runs with a .236 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery led the White Sox with 31 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas added 33 home runs and 93 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Sean Burke, who went 11-7 with a 3.34 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 172.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The White Sox have lost each of their last eight games against the Astros following a road win.
- The Astros have won each of their last seven games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Astros have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games against AL opponents following a loss.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against the Astros following a road win.
- The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four road games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five road games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Astros have lost each of their last eight playoff games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Astros’ last three games at Daikin Park.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight home playoff games.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games against AL opponents.
- The White Sox have won the first inning in six of their last eight games against AL opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last seven road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of last four playoff games between the White Sox and Astros have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the White Sox’s last eight games against AL opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in four of the Astros’ last five home games against AL opponents.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Hunter Brown has recorded a win in each of his six previous appearances against the White Sox.
- Hunter Brown has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his six previous appearances against the White Sox.
- Isaac Paredes has recorded at least one hit in each of the Astros’ last 14 home games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Nelson Velazquez has hit a home run in each of the Astros’ last two games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Yordan Alvarez ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.316) this season.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Sean Burke has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances.
- Chase Meidroth has recorded two or more hits in each of the White Sox’s last six road games.
- Brenton Doyle has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances.
- Munetaka Murakami ranks T10th in the league in Home Runs (35) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Astros rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (226).
- The Astros rank 30th in the league for steals this season (50).
- The White Sox rank 4th in the league for walks this season (589).
- The White Sox rank 5th in the league for runs scored this season (776).
Astros vs White Sox Prediction
Chicago was able to start this series with a great win on Tuesday night and they are one win away from advancing. The White Sox were 36-45 on the road this year, while the Astros were 39-42 at home. Houston fell behind early in game one and their offense really didn’t do much in the loss. The Astros are starting Brown, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three straight starts, while Burke has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the under in this contest.