In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 8th at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 42-73 this season after they lost all three against Seattle by scores of 3-8, 6-8, and 3-4. In their game three loss, Chicago led 3-2 in the 10th inning, but failed to score in the 11th for the loss. The White Sox recorded seven hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Taylor and Baldwin, who both had one RBI in the loss. Chicago started Smith, who allowed four hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Eisert picked up the loss in the 11th.
Prior to that series, the White Sox won two out of three against the Angels and two out of three against the Phillies. Chicago has lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.13 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 440 runs with a .229 batting average and a .299 on base percentage this season. Miguel Vargas has led Chicago with 13 home runs and 44 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has added 14 home runs and 44 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Aaron Civale, who is 3-6 with a 3.99 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 70.0 innings pitched this year.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 59-55 this season after they swept the Mets in three games by scores of 7-6, 3-2, and 4-1. In their game three win, Cleveland scored the first four runs in the game and nearly tossed a no-hitter in the victory. The Guardians recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Martinez, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Cleveland started Williams, who allowed one hit and one earned run over 8.2 innings for the win, while Gaddis came in for the one out save.
Prior to that series, the Guardians won two out of three against the Twins and two out of three against the Rockies. Cleveland has won seven of their last eight games and they are currently second in the AL Central standings. The Cleveland pitching staff has a 3.83 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 450 runs with a .228 batting average and a .300 on base percentage this season. Jose Ramirez has led Cleveland with 23 home runs and 61 RBIs, while Kyle Manzardo has added 18 home runs and 49 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Tanner Bibee, who is 7-9 with a 4.51 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 125.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the White Sox will beat the Guardians
- The underdogs have won each of the Guardians’ last four games.
- The Guardians have lost three of their last four night games at Rate Field following a win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against American League opponents following an extra innings loss.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against American League opponents following a win.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in six of their last eight night games against the Guardians at Rate Field.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last five night games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Guardians’ last nine games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Guardians’ last seven night games against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the last six night games between the Guardians and White Sox.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Aaron Civale has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances.
- Michael A. Taylor has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last two games as underdogs.
- Luis Robert has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in each of the Guardians’ last two games as favorites.
- Will Brennan has recorded at least one Double in each of his last three appearances with the Guardians as favorites against AL opponents.
- Lane Thomas has recorded at least one hit in each of his 12 previous road appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
White Sox vs Guardians Prediction
Cleveland has played very well over the last month or so and they are making a ton of progress in the AL Central standings, as they are just 6 games behind Detroit. The Guardians are 30-28 on the road this year, while the White Sox are 24-32 at home. Chicago had a ton of pitching issues in Seattle, but they are starting Civale, who has allowed zero earned runs in three straight outings. The Guardians are starting Bibee, who has allowed eight earned runs and 15 hits in his last 9.2 innings. We have seen Civale pitch very well recently and I think Chicago is worth a look at this price.