In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Monday, July 20th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 50-49 this season after they lost two out of three against the Braves by scores of 1-15, 7-6, and 5-8. In game three, Texas cut the deficit to 4-3 in the fifth inning, but they allowed the next three runs to seal the loss. The Rangers recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Langford, who went 3-5 with one home run and two RBIs. Eovaldi allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Alexander allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Texas won two out of three against the Astros and two out of three against the Angels.
This season, Texas has a 4.31 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .245 opponent batting average, while they have scored 412 runs with a .245 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 16 home runs and 59 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added 10 home runs and 50 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Jacob deGrom, who is 7-5 with a 3.49 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 100.2 innings pitched this season.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 52-46 this year after they won two out of three against the Blue Jays by scores of 12-4, 0-1, and 3-0. In game three, Chicago took the lead in the fourth inning and never looked back in the shutout win. The White Sox recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Montgomery, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Burke allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Taylor picked up the save. Prior to that series, Chicago swept the Athletics in three games, but lost all three against the Red Sox before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.04 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while they have scored 469 runs with a .240 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 24 home runs and 57 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 21 home runs and 59 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Erick Fedde, who is 5-6 with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP over 89.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last 10 home games against the White Sox.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last seven road games against the Rangers following a road win.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games against the Rangers following a win.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last five night games following a road loss.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against the White Sox.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven night games against the White Sox at Globe Life Field.
- The White Sox have lost the first inning in four of their last five night games at Globe Life Field.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Rangers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have covered the run line each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have lost the first inning in each of their last three games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the White Sox’s last five road games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in nine of the Rangers’ last 10 games as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in eight of the White Sox’s last nine games.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Langford has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last four home games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Jacob deGrom has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances.
- Wyatt Langford has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine home appearances.
- Jacob deGrom has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Colson Montgomery has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last two games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Erick Fedde has recorded four or more strikeouts in five of his six previous appearances with his team as a road underdog against AL West opponents.
- Munetaka Murakami has recorded at least one hit in 11 of his 12 previous appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Erick Fedde has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances.
- Colson Montgomery ranks 9th in the league in Home Runs (24) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (285).
- The Rangers rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (285).
- The White Sox rank 4th in the league for home runs this season (131).
- The White Sox rank 4th in the league for home runs this season (131).
Rangers vs White Sox Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have allowed one run or fewer in four of those five. The White Sox are 21-29 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 24-22 at home. Texas has lost three of their last five games and they have allowed 5+ runs in four straight. The Rangers are starting deGrom, who has allowed two earned runs in four of his last five outings, while Fedde has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Rangers -1.5 here, as deGrom is the much better option on the mound.