The Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers meet Tuesday in MLB action from Globe Life Field. Here’s a Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox prediction. This will be the second installment in a four-game series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for the game.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The White Sox took on the Kansas City Royals in their weekend series. Chicago lost all three of those games to keep their futile streak alive. On Monday the Sox took a walk-off loss 4-3. Erick Fedde put up 6.1 innings in the start with two earned on three hits and two walks.
In the starter role for the Sox on Tuesday will be Garrett Crochet. This year Crochet is 6-6 with a 3.02 ERA in 20 starts. Over 92 career games (20 starts) Crochet is 9-13 with a 2.89 ERA.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
Over on the Rangers’ side, they played the Baltimore Orioles in their last series. Texas lost the first two installments of that set then eked out a win Sunday to stop the sweep. On Monday versus the Sox, the Rangers blew a 3-2 lead in the ninth. Starter Michael Lorenzen managed 5.0 innings with two earned runs.
It’ll be Jon Gray in the starter role for the Rangers on Tuesday. This year Gray is 4-4 with a 3.96 ERA in 19 games (16 starts). Gray is 73-68 with a 4.42 ERA in 224 games (220 starts) over his career.
Rangers vs White Sox Pick Injury Notes
The White Sox are being cautious with 3B Yoan Moncada’s injury (thigh). RP Dominic Leone (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment this week.
Rangers 3B Josh Jung (wrist) took batting practice Sunday. SP Max Scherzer (arm fatigue) is day-to-day.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last six games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Rangers’ last five games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last six night games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last three games between the White Sox and Rangers.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Marcus Semien has hit a home run in each of the Rangers’ last four home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Marcus Semien has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Rangers’ last four home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Marcus Semien has scored at least one run in 10 of the Rangers’ last 11 home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one Single in nine of the Rangers’ last 10 games as home favorites against AL opponents.
- Jon Gray has recorded six or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Marcus Semien has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Rangers’ last 11 home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Marcus Semien has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last 11 home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Jon Gray has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances with the Rangers as favorites against AL opponents.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Tommy Pham has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last two night games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Luis Robert has recorded a Double in four of the White Sox’s last five road games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Andrew Benintendi has recorded at least one RBI in five of the White Sox’s last six road games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Tommy Pham has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last six appearances in night games.
- Tommy Pham has scored at least one run in each of his last seven road appearances against AL West opponents.
- Tommy Pham has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with his team as a road underdog against AL West opponents.
- Yoan Moncada has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 12 Tuesday appearances.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Texas Rangers rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (135).
- The Texas Rangers rank 4th in the league for hits allowed this season (765).
- The Chicago White Sox rank 30th in the league for runs scored this season (319).
- The Chicago White Sox rank 30th in the league for triples this season (5).
Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
It might be worth trying Chicago here. The Sox should start out fairly well with Crochet on the mound. In his last three outings Crochet has given up four earned in 13.0 innings without a decision. As for Gray, he’s got six earned in 10.0 innings over his last trio.
On Monday the Sox had a couple of rough bullpen performances which helped spur the loss. Overall the offense wasn’t horrible but it would be nice to see some more opportunistic hitting Tuesday.