In this article, we will formulate a Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction for this MLB showdown on Sunday, May 12th at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox Showing Signs of Life
The White Sox have won three games in a row against the Guardians and they are showing some signs of life. Over the last three games the White Sox have given up only six runs total and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. In the last game the White Sox only scored three runs but the pitching gave up only one run. The White Sox are averaging 2.98 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.05 runs per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the pitching is ranked 26th. They still have a run differential of -2.08 which is 29th in the league. Getting the start for the White Sox will be Michael Soroka who sits with an 0-4 record and an ERA of 6.34. In his last start against the Tampa Bay Rays, he went five innings giving up three hits and four runs.
Guardians Suddenly Struggling
The Guardians are suddenly struggling and if they lose this game, they will be swept by the White Sox. The Guardians’ offense is suddenly struggling, and they need to find a way to get the offense going early in this game. The Guardians are averaging 4.7 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.83 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 9th. They have a run differential of 0.88 runs per game, which is 8th in the league.
Allen on the mound for the Guardians
Getting the start for the Guardians will be Logan Allen, who sits with a 3-2 record and an ERA of 6.41. In his last start against the Detroit Tigers, he went 2.1 innings, giving up seven hits and seven runs. He gave up two home runs, and he’s going to need to be better here. If he struggles here, the Guardians are going to be swept.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Guardians have lost each of their last seven day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against the Guardians.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven home games following a win.
- The White Sox have won the first inning in three of their last four games as underdogs against the Guardians.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won each of their last seven day games against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last eight Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in 14 of their last 15 day games against the Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field following a win.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 day games against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field following a loss.
Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Soroka sits with an ERA of 6.34 and the Guardians are going to be lit up in this game. Allen in his last start gave up seven runs, and he’s going to really struggle here. The White Sox and Guardians are both going to have no issue running up the score, and that will be the difference here. Back the over to cash here with ease.