In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, 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 59-56 this year after they lost game one by a score of 2-8 on Friday night. Chicago cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second inning, but they allowed the next six runs for the loss. The White Sox recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Murakami, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Schultz allowed three hits and two earned runs over 0.1 innings for the loss, while Sandlin allowed six earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago lost all three against the Red Sox, but did win two out of three against the Rays before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.13 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 546 runs with a .237 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 25 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 24 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Anthony Kay, who is 8-5 with a 4.01 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 110.0 innings pitched this year.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 58-59 this season after they won game one by a score of 8-2 last night. Cleveland jumped out to an 8-1 lead in the sixth inning and cruised to the easy win. The Guardians recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Martinez, who went 2-5 with one home run and six RBIs. Messick allowed four hits and two earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Aleman threw two innings in relief. Prior to this series, Cleveland lost all three against the Mets and two out of three against the Diamondbacks.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.80 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 467 runs with a .232 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with 12 home runs and 56 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 12 home runs and 42 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Gavin Williams, who is 11-6 with a 3.56 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP over 139.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Guardians have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Guardians’ last four games.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games against the Guardians.
- The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won each of their last nine night games against AL Central opponents following a road win.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last four games.
- The road team has covered the run line in seven of the Guardians’ last eight games.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Guardians have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have won the first inning in each of their last three night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games as home underdogs.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Guardians’ last eight games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the White Sox’s last five games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Guardians’ last 10 road games against AL Central opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in five of Anthony Kay’s last six appearances as a starter.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Munetaka Murakami has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
- Anthony Kay has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
- Randal Grichuk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 home appearances against the Guardians.
- Anthony Kay has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Gavin Williams has recorded 10+ strikeouts in each of his last five appearances.
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 18 appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Gavin Williams has recorded a win in four of his last five road appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Patrick Bailey has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Gavin Williams ranks 3rd in the league for total Strikeouts (178) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank T6th in the league for home runs this season (150).
- The White Sox rank 25th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1050).
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.369).
- The Guardians rank 28th in the league for runs scored this season (467).
White Sox vs Guardians Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed 38 runs in those four games. The White Sox are 34-22 at home this year, while the Guardians are 30-28 on the road. Cleveland has dropped three of their last four games, but they have scored 19 runs in their last three. The Guardians are starting Williams, who has allowed two earned runs in his last 19.2 innings, while Kay has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the White Sox to bounce back with a win.