The Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers meet Friday in MLB action from Globe Life Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rangers vs White Sox Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Chicago White Sox will send out Adrian Houser for the start, and Houser is 2-1 with a 1.48 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. In his career, Houser is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA and 17 strikeouts against the Rangers. The Texas Rangers did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted.
Chicago White Sox Recap
The Chicago White Sox come into this game looking to bounce back from a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Houston Astros last time out to sit at 23-46 on the year. After this series, the White Sox will head home for a series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
White Sox Drop Back-To-Back Games
Lenyn Sosa leads the White Sox with 55 hits, including 10 doubles and 17 RBIs. Andrew Benintendi has 36 hits, including 6 home runs, 23 RBIs, and a .240 batting average, while Miguel Vargas has a team-high 17 doubles, 9 home runs, and 30 RBIs. Brooks Baldwin has also added 16 RBIs, while Luis Robert Jr. has a team-high 21 stolen bases along with 26 RBIs so far this season. Andrew Vaughn has 5 home runs and 19 RBIs as well as 8 doubles this season.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight night games against the White Sox following a road win.
- The White Sox have won each of their last seven Friday games against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games against the White Sox following a road win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Luis Robert has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last six road games against AL West opponents.
- Austin Slater has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Luis Robert has recorded an RBI in each of the White Sox’s last four games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Austin Slater has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Adrian Houser has recorded six strikeouts in each of his last three appearances.
Texas Rangers Recap
The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to build on a 16-3 win over the Minnesota Twins last time out to sit at 33-36 on the year. After this series, the Rangers will welcome the Kansas City Royals to town.
Rangers Win Four Of Their Last Five
Corey Seager has 34 hits, including 6 home runs and 12 RBIs, while Adolis Garcia has 49 hits with 13 doubles, 8 home runs, 33 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases. Josh Jung has 58 hits with 9 doubles, 7 home runs, and 27 RBIs, while Wyatt Langford has 51 hits with 8 doubles, 13 home runs, 30 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases, and Jonah Heim has 7 homers and 20 RBIs. Josh Smith has chipped in 58 hits with 9 doubles, 6 home runs, and 19 RBIs with 8 stolen bases, and Marcus Semien’s added 7 homers and 28 RBIs but has 54 strikeouts this season.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The White Sox have lost each of their last eight games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Rangers have won each of their last eight games against the White Sox following a win.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the last five games between the White Sox and Rangers.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Marcus Semien has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last 15 home games against AL Central opponents.
- Marcus Semien has hit a home run in five of the Rangers’ last seven home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Joc Pederson has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four home appearances against the White Sox.
- Marcus Semien has scored at least one run in each of the Rangers’ last seven home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last five home games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the White Sox’s last seven night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
Rangers vs White Sox Prediction
I’m leaning towards the Rangers here. Sure, it would be nice to know who the Rangers are starting here, but which lineup do I trust more in this spot? That’s Texas. The White Sox have gotten solid production from Houser so far, but while the Rangers’ offense can be hit or miss, they found something in that series against Minnesota, and I think it carries over here. I just trust Texas more to produce enough to get the win to draw first blood here. Give me the Rangers in this one.