In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 25th 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 11-15 this season after they won game one in this series by a score of 5-4 on Friday. Chicago blew a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning, but they scored in the bottom of the eighth to get the win. The White Sox recorded eight hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Murakami, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Fedde allowed three hits and one earned run over 5.2 innings, while Leasure picked up the win and Dominguez got the save. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Diamondbacks and two out of three against the Athletics.
This season, Chicago has a 4.84 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and a .249 opponent batting average, while they have scored 109 runs with a .227 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Munetaka Murakami has led the White Sox with 11 home runs and 20 RBIs, while Colson Montgomery has added seven home runs and 19 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Noah Schultz, who is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over 9.1 innings pitched this season.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 11-16 this year after they lost game one by a score of 5-4 last night. Washington led 1-0 in the second and 3-1 in the fifth, but they allowed four of the last five runs for the loss. The Nationals recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by House, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Mikolas allowed four hits and two earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Cornelio allowed two earned runs for the loss. Prior to this series, Washington lost three out of four against the Braves and two out of three against the Giants.
This season, Washington has a 5.59 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP and a .271 opponent batting average, while they have scored 148 runs with a .250 batting average and a .330 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with seven home runs and 20 RBIs, while James Wood has added 10 home runs and 21 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Jake Irvin, who is 1-3 with a 6.00 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 24.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Nationals have lost nine of their last 10 games against American League opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the White Sox’s last seven games at Rate Field.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games against American League opponents.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven games as underdogs against American League opponents.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The White Sox have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The Nationals have won four of their last five games as road underdogs following a road loss.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last 10 road games following a loss.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in four of their last five games.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Nationals’ last five games as underdogs against the White Sox have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the White Sox’s last five games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 11 of the White Sox’s last 12 games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last four games at Rate Field.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Miguel Vargas has hit a home run in three of the White Sox’s last five games.
- Andrew Benintendi has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances with his team as a favorite against NL East opponents.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has hit a home run in four of the Nationals’ last 10 day games.
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in 11 of his last 12 road appearances after playing the previous day.
White Sox vs Nationals Prediction
Chicago was able to stay hot with a win to start this series and they have won four of their last five games. The White Sox are 4-6 at home this year, while the Nationals are 8-6 on the road. Washington has lost three in a row and they have allowed 20 runs in those three losses. The Nationals are starting Irvin, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last four outings, while Schultz has allowed four earned runs and four hits over 9.1 innings. I don’t love either starter, but Washington is one of the highest scoring teams in the MLB. Take the Nationals here.