In this article, we will formulate a Rays vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, July 23rd at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are 53-49 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 3-8 and 4-3. In their game two win, Tampa Bay led 4-0 in the second inning, but they didn’t score over the last six innings in the victory. The Rays recorded five hits in the game, and they were led by Caballero, who went 2-3 with two RBIs in the win. TB started Rasmussen, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Uceta picked up the win in relief.
Prior to this series, the Rays won two out of three against the Orioles, but did lose all four against the Red Sox before that. Tampa Bay has won three of its last five games, and they are currently fourth in the AL East standings. The Tampa Bay pitching staff has a 3.79 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 474 runs with a .256 batting average and a .320 on-base percentage this season. Junior Caminero has led Tampa Bay with 25 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Brandon Lowe has added 19 home runs and 50 RBIs for the Rays this year. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Taj Bradley, who is 6-6 with a 4.35 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 109.2 innings pitched this season.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 36-66 this year after they lost game two in this series by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday night. Chicago trailed 4-0 early in the game, but they chipped away at the deficit and nearly found the tying run. The White Sox recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Quero, Montgomery, and Meidroth, who all had one RBI in the loss. Chicago started Martin, who allowed three hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Alexander pitched two scoreless innings in relief.
Prior to this series, the White Sox won all three against the Pirates, but did lose three out of four against the Guardians before that. Chicago has won four of their last five games, and they are currently last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.04 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .249 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 370 runs with a .223 batting average and a .297 on-base percentage this season. Miguel Vargas has led Chicago with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has added 11 home runs and 37 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Jonathan Cannon, who is 4-7 with a 4.18 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 84.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Rays will beat the White Sox
- The White Sox have lost each of their last nine night games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Rays have won seven of their last eight Wednesday games.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six night games following a road loss.
- The Rays have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The Rays have led after 3 innings in six of their last eight night games against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against opponents that held a winning record.
Why the White Sox will beat the Rays
- The White Sox have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Rays have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last six games.
- The Rays have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Wednesday games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the White Sox’s last nine road games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rays’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the White Sox and Rays.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last six games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Danny Jansen has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances at George M. Steinbrenner Field against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Yandy Diaz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 Wednesday night appearances.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Miguel Vargas has hit a home run in two of the White Sox’s last three games as underdogs.
- Luis Robert has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances.
- Michael A. Taylor has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances with the White Sox as road underdogs.
Rays vs White Sox Prediction
Chicago had their winning streak snapped on Tuesday night, but it played decently well and nearly made a huge comeback. The White Sox are 15-37 on the road this year, while the Rays are 31-27 at home. Tampa Bay is trying to stay in the AL East race, and they are starting Bradley, who has allowed a total of one earned run and five hits in his last 12.0 innings. Chicago is going with Cannon, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight outings. I think we are going to see a lower-scoring game, and I like the under here.