In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 7th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 82-61 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 5-7 and 6-0. In their game two win, Detroit took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back in the easy victory. The Tigers recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Torres, who went 2-3 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Detroit started Skubal, who allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Kahnle and Montero closed out the game.
Prior to this series, the Tigers lost two out of three against the Mets, but did win two out of three against the Royals before that. Detroit has lost eight of their last twelve games and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.88 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 691 runs with a .250 batting average and a .319 on base percentage this season. Riley Greene has led Detroit with 32 home runs and 103 RBIs, while Spencer Torkelson has added 28 home runs and 72 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Charlie Morton, who is 9-10 with a 5.51 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP over 132.1 innings pitched this year.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 54-89 this season after they lost game two by a score of 6-0 on Saturday night. Chicago fell behind early in the game and never got the offense going in the shutout loss. The White Sox recorded three hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Meidroth, who went 2-3 in the loss. Chicago started Perez, who allowed five hits and six earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while three pitchers combined to finish the last 4.0 innings in relief.
Prior to this series, the White Sox won all four against the Twins, but did lose three out of four against the Yankees before that. Chicago has won six of their last seven games and they are last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.25 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 576 runs with a .235 batting average and a .304 on base percentage this season. Lenyn Sosa has led Chicago with 19 home runs and 62 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has added 18 home runs and 56 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Davis Martin, who is 6-9 with a 4.06 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 122.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Tigers will beat the White Sox
- The White Sox have lost each of their last eight games against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Tigers have won four of their last five home games against the White Sox.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in four of their last five day games following a home win.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games.
Why the White Sox will beat the Tigers
- The White Sox have won six of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the White Sox following a win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against the White Sox following a win.
- The Tigers have lost the first inning in four of their last five home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in four of their last five road day games.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in five of their last six day games against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Tigers’ last six games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the White Sox’s last five day games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 12 of the Tigers’ last 13 day games against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last five games at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Kerry Carpenter has hit a home run in four of his last six home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Charlie Morton has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances in day games against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 home appearances.
- Charlie Morton has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Zach McKinstry has recorded a Double in each of the Tigers’ last three games.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances at Comerica Park against opponents that held a winning record.
- Luis Robert has recorded at least one hit in 15 of his last 16 road appearances.
Tigers vs White Sox Prediction
Detroit was able to take advantage of Skubal on the mound on Saturday to get the win, as they now lead the AL Central standings by 8.5 games. The Tigers are 46-28 at home this year, while the White Sox are 24-47 on the road. Chicago had their winning streak snapped in game two, but they will turn to Martin, who has allowed three earned runs in each of his last two starts. The Tigers are going with Morton, who has allowed 11 earned runs and 12 hits in his last 8.2 innings. Take the over in this ballgame, as I don’t trust Morton at all.