In this article, we will formulate a White Sox vs Angels Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 1st at the Angel Stadium in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Angels Preview
The Los Angeles Angels have a 53-56 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the AL West. The Angels have a 28-26 home record and 59-48 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-6 home defeat by the Rangers, which ended their previous three-game winning streak. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Rays and the Tigers next.
The Angels have a .234 batting average this season, a .305 OBP, and a .408 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 4.60 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 108 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .277 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 78 RBI and a team-high 25 home runs.
Tyler Anderson (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels, and he has a 2-6 record, 4.41 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP.
Chicago White Sox Preview
The Chicago White Sox have a 40-69 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL Central. The White Sox have a 16-37 road record and are 48-54 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-3 road victory over the Phillies, and are 6-4 in their last 10 games. Over is 4-1-2 in their last 7 games and are playing the Mariners and the Guardians next.
The White Sox have a .229 batting average this season, a .299 OBP, and a .365 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.09 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Lenyn Sosa leads the White Sox with 91 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .278 batting average. Miguel Vargas leads the team in RBI with 44, while Andrew Benintendi adds a team-high 13 home runs.
The White Sox have not yet announced a starting pitcher for this game.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won each of their last 11 games following a home loss.
- The White Sox have lost 17 of their last 18 road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last nine games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Angels have won the first inning in four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Angels have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against AL Central opponents.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against AL Central opponents.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won six of their last seven games as road underdogs.
- The Angels have lost five of their last six games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as underdogs against the Angels following a home win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Angels have lost the first inning in each of their last four games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Angels’ last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the White Sox’s last seven night games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the White Sox’s last six night games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1054).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (415).
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for hits this season (820).
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.229).
White Sox vs Angels Prediction
The White Sox are 4-2 in their last 6 overall meetings against the Angels, and both teams are tied 2-2 in their last 4 meetings in Los Angeles. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.
In this White Sox vs Angels Prediction, the Angels are coming as -135 home favorites. The Angels are rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record, and the White Sox have been one of the weakest road teams in the whole league. Andreson has been better at home for the Angels with a 3.19 home ERA, and the Angels have a superior bullpen and a better offense. Take the Los Angeles Angels to get the job done at home in this one.