The Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies clash Friday in game 1 of an MLB series at Coors Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Chicago White Sox Betting Preview

The White Sox need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The White Sox have the third-worst record in the AL at 48-73. The White Sox pitching staff is 23rd in ERA (4.60), 21st in WHIP (1.38) and 18th in quality starts (40). The White Sox offense is 25th in runs per game (4.12), 24th in batting average (.237) and 21st in homers (131). Luis Robert Jr. leads the White Sox with 119 hits and 66 RBI, while Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn have combined for 220 hits and 94 RBI. Michael Kopech gets the ball, and he is 5-10 with a 4.58 ERA and 116 strikeouts this season. Kopech is 2-0 with a 1.74 ERA and 7 strikeouts in his career against the Rockies.

Chicago White Sox Team Facts

• The White Sox have won eight of their last nine road games against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last five Friday games.
• The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
• The White Sox have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last four night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

• Luis Robert has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last two games against NL West opponents.
• Elvis Andrus has recorded at least one RBI in each of the White Sox’s last four road games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Eloy Jimenez has recorded two hits in four of his last five appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Elvis Andrus has recorded two or more total bases in each of the White Sox’s last four road games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Luis Robert has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight road appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Michael Kopech has recorded five strikeouts in three of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Luis Robert ranks 4th in the league in Home Runs (32) this season.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Rockies also need a win after losing 7 of their last 8 games. The Rockies have the worst record in the NL at 46-75. The Rockies pitching staff is 29th in ERA (5.53), 29th in WHIP (1.52) and 27th in quality starts (29). The Rockies’ offense is 21st in runs per game (4.27), 18th in batting average (.249) and 23rd in homers (121). Ezequiel Tovar leads the Rockies with 111 hits and 53 RBI, while Ryan McMahon and Jurickson Profar have combined for 205 hits and 101 RBI. Peter Lambert gets the ball, and he is 2-4 with a 5.46 ERA and 51 strikeouts this season. This will be Lambert’s first career game against the White Sox.

Colorado Rockies Team Facts

• The Rockies have lost seven of their last eight games.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last five home games against the White Sox following a loss.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last five night games against American League opponents.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Ryan McMahon has hit a home run in three of the Rockies’ last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Brendan Rodgers has recorded two or more hits in four of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Ryan McMahon has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Rockies’ last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Charlie Blackmon has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last seven home appearances against AL opponents.
• Charlie Blackmon has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for steals this season (44).
• The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (840).
• The Chicago White Sox ranks 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.295).
• The Chicago White Sox ranks 29th in the league for walks this season (299).

Randy’s Pick

I want nothing to do with these losing teams, below average pitchers and it being played at Coors. I expect a lot of fireworks, and that’s why I’m leaning toward the over. Michael Kopech has a 4.58 ERA and has 72 walks in 112 innings. Peter Lambert has a 5.46 ERA and 1.43 WHIP, and he’s allowed 12 homers in 59.1 innings. The over is high for a reason. Instead of picking a side, I’m still grabbing the over.