In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Mets prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 22nd 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 67-61 this year after they won game one by a score of 6-4 on Friday night. Chicago trailed 4-0 in the fifth inning, but they scored the last six runs to escape with the win. The White Sox recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Rogers, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Burke allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Taylor picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago lost a makeup game with the Braves and lost two out of three against the Cubs.
This season, Chicago has a 4.06 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 611 runs with a .237 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 27 home runs and 72 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 29 home runs and 74 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Luis Castillo, who is 4-9 with a 4.99 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 115.1 innings pitched this year.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 58-71 this season after they lost game one by a score of 4-6 last night. New York scored four runs in the first five innings, but went scoreless over the last four innings in the loss. The Mets recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Baty, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Manaea allowed five hits and four earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Yan picked up the loss. Prior to this series, New York won two out of three against the Padres and all three against the Nationals.
This season, New York has a 4.08 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 535 runs with a .235 batting average and a .306 on base percentage. Juan Soto (IL) has led the Mets with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added 13 home runs and 65 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Christian Scott, who is 4-3 with a 3.51 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 84.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Mets have lost each of their last nine Saturday road games.
- The home team has won eight of the Mets’ last nine games.
- The favorites have covered the run line in each of the Mets’ last seven games at Rate Field.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Saturday road games.
- The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven Saturday games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Saturday games against opponents that held a winning record.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The White Sox have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
- The Mets have won four of their last five games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
- The Mets have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Mets have led after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against the White Sox.
- The Mets have led after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against the White Sox.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Mets and White Sox at Rate Field have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Mets’ last eight games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in 10 of the White Sox’s last 11 home games against NL East opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in eight of the Mets’ last nine games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Miguel Vargas has hit at least one home run in each of his last three appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
- Luis Castillo has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 12 home appearances against NL East opponents.
- Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last six games against the Mets.
- Luis Castillo has recorded a win in each of his last four home appearances against NL East opponents.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Christian Scott has recorded seven strikeouts in three of his last four appearances.
- Bo Bichette has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 road appearances against the White Sox.
- Luis Torrens has hit a home run in each of his last three road appearances against AL opponents.
White Sox vs Mets Prediction
Chicago was able to complete a nice comeback on Friday for the win and they lead the AL Central by 4.5 games. The White Sox are 38-25 at home this year, while the Mets are 28-36 on the road. New York has won three of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in all three of those wins. The Mets are starting Scott, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five starts, while Castillo has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five. Take the over here.