The Washington Nationals and the Chicago White Sox meet Monday in MLB action from Guaranteed Rate Field. Here’s a Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals prediction. This will be the first installment in a three-game series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for the game.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Nationals took on the Boston Red Sox in their weekend series. Washington managed a 5-1 win in the Friday opener, but then fell 4-2 in game two. In the Sunday rubber match, Washington fell behind 3-0 early and couldn’t make the comeback in a 3-2 defeat. MacKenzie Gore posted 6.0 innings in the start with two earned on six hits and two walks alongside nine Ks.
In the starting pitcher role for Monday’s game, the Nationals are going with Trevor Williams. This year Williams is 4-0 with a 1.96 ERA in seven starts. He’s got 30 Ks in 36.2 innings. Williams is 48-54 with a 4.38 ERA in 196 career games (155 starts).
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
Over on the White Sox’ side, they had a rough series versus the Cleveland Guardians this past weekend. Chicago won the first three games 3-2, 6-3 and 3-1. In the Sunday finale, the White Sox gave up three runs in both the fourth inning and sixth inning in a 7-0 blowout loss. Starter Michael Soroka
Chris Flexen will take the starting pitcher role for the White Sox on Monday. So far this year Flexen is 2-3 with a 4.29 ERA in eight games (six starts). He has 25 Ks in 35.2 innings total. Flexen is 29-37 with a 4.90 ERA in 128 games (86 starts) over his career.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Nationals have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games as road favorites against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in nine of their last 11 games at Guaranteed Rate Field.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as home underdogs.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last 12 games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The White Sox have lost 16 of their last 18 home games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last 11 road games following a loss.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against NL East opponents.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals Prediction
I might take a stab on the White Sox here. Probably not going near this one, however. Chicago should be in good hands—at least in the early innings—with Flexen on the mound. He’s been doing well lately. Over his last three starts combined Flexen is 2-0 with just three earned runs in 16.0 combined innings on nine hits and six walks. The Sox offense will need to give him a few support runs, though.
On Sunday the White Sox had an ugly game on both sides. There were a few decent moments on offense, but Chicago couldn’t cash in on anything. The loss broke a string of four straight games with three or more runs—and a four-game win streak along with it. The Sox need to get it going at the plate on Monday, but I think they have a decent shot at another W.