In this article, we will formulate a Reds vs White Sox prediction for this MLB showdown on Sunday, April 14th at Guaranteed Rate Field. We will take a look at:
-The Cincinnati Reds recent form and recent player performance
-The Chicago White Sox recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Reds and White Sox
Reds Shutout White Sox
The Reds didn’t give up any runs on Saturday and that led to the victory. The Reds are averaging 5.69 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.92 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th, while the pitching is ranked 20th. Getting the start for the Reds will be Graham Ashcraft, who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 5.40. Against the Brewers, he went 5.2 innings giving up nine hits and six runs.
The White Sox Offense Is Awful
The White Sox on Saturday failed to score any runs. The White Sox are averaging 2.31 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.31 runs per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 26th. If they want to turn around the season, they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going. Getting the start for the White Sox will be Michael Soroka who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 6.14. Against the Guardians he went 3.2 innings giving up four hits and four runs.
Chicago White Sox Team Facts
- The White Sox have lost each of their last nine home games against NL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 home games against NL Central opponents following a loss.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last five day games against National League opponents.
- The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three home games against NL Central opponents.
Cincinnati Reds Team Facts
- The Reds have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games following a win.
- The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four Sunday games as road favorites.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Reds’ last five Sunday games against American League opponents.
- The Reds have led after 3 innings in each of their last three road games.
Reds vs White Sox Prediction
This game is going to be high scoring. The White Sox offense hasn’t been great this season, but they are going to find success against Ashcraft. The White Sox are going to get another bad start from Soroka and that will be the difference here as this game is going to end up higher scoring. This game will end up being a shootout here. Back the over to cash. This is one of the strongest plays on the board.