In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 3rd at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 46-42 this year after they won game one by a score of 6-5 on Thursday night. Cleveland trailed 5-2 in the sixth inning, but they scored the last four runs to get the win. The Guardians recorded nine hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Rocchio, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Cecconi allowed nine hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Herrin picked up the win. Prior to this series, Cleveland lost two out of three against the Rangers, but did win two out of three against the Mariners before that.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.78 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 351 runs with a .229 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with seven home runs and 39 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 11 home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Gavin Williams, who is 9-4 with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 101.2 innings pitched this year.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 45-41 this season after they lost game one by a score of 5-6 last night. Chicago led 5-2 in the sixth inning and 5-4 in the ninth, but they allowed two runs in the ninth for the loss. The White Sox recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Teel, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Martin allowed six hits and two earned runs over 3.1 innings, while Taylor blew the save and picked up the loss. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Orioles and two out of three against the Royals.
This season, Chicago has a 4.26 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 415 runs with a .242 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 21 home runs and 49 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 19 home runs and 52 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Anthony Kay, who is 6-3 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 80.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won each of their last eight home games against the White Sox.
- The White Sox have lost 15 of their last 16 night games against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Friday games at Progressive Field.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last six Friday night games as home favorites against the White Sox.
- The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have led after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against the White Sox at Progressive Field.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Guardians have lost four of their last five games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The White Sox have won 13 of their last 19 games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 night games at Progressive Field following a home win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last eight night games against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in three of their last four night games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Guardians’ last four games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the White Sox’s last four night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Guardians’ last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the White Sox’s last eight games against AL Central opponents.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- David Fry has hit a home run in each of the Guardians’ last two games.
- Gavin Williams has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Chase DeLauter has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances.
- Gavin Williams has recorded a win in three of his last four home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Gavin Williams ranks T5th in the league for Wins (9) this season.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Chase Meidroth has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last two road games against the Guardians.
- Chase Meidroth has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last nine road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Anthony Kay has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances with the White Sox as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- Colson Montgomery ranks 8th in the league in Home Runs (21) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.368).
- The Guardians rank 28th in the league for hits this season (663).
- The White Sox rank T2nd in the league for home runs this season (120).
- The White Sox rank 26th in the league for strikeouts against this season (777).
Guardians vs White Sox Prediction
Cleveland was able to get the comeback win on Thursday night and they have won three of their last five games. The Guardians are 23-20 at home this year, while the White Sox are 17-27 on the road. Chicago has lost two games in a row and they have allowed six runs in both of those games. The White Sox are starting Kay, who has allowed 4+ earned runs in three of his last five starts, while Williams has allowed two earned runs in back to back starts. Take the over here.