In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Orioles prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 17th 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 57-95 this year after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 1-4 and 7-8. In their game two loss, Chicago led 2-0 in the first inning, but they trailed 8-2 in the seventh, before coming up just short in the comeback attempt. The White Sox recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Teel, Sosa, and Benintendi, who all had two RBIs in the loss. Chicago started Smith, who allowed nine hits and six earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Gonzalez allowed two earned runs in relief.
Prior to this series, the White Sox lost all three against the Guardians, but did win two out of three against the Rays before that. Chicago has lost five games in a row and they are last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.24 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .247 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 608 runs with a .233 batting average and a .303 on base percentage this season. Lenyn Sosa has led Chicago with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has added 20 home runs and 62 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Martin Perez, who is 1-5 with a 3.27 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP over 52.1 innings pitched this year.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles are 71-80 this season after they won game two by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday night. Baltimore scored eight consecutive runs in the middle innings to lead 8-2, but they allowed five in the bottom of the eighth, before sealing the victory. The Orioles recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Beavers, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Baltimore started Kremer, who allowed four hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Akin picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Orioles lost all three against the Blue Jays, but did win all three against the Pirates before that. Baltimore has lost three of their last five games and they are last in the AL East standings. The Baltimore pitching staff has a 4.62 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .260 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 647 runs with a .239 batting average and a .307 on base percentage this season. Jackson Holliday has led Baltimore with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs, while Gunnar Henderson has added 16 home runs and 64 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Tyler Wells, who is 1-0 with a 2.31 ERA and a 0.60 WHIP over 11.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Orioles will beat the White Sox
- The Orioles have won each of their last seven road games against the White Sox.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last six home games against the Orioles following a loss.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in 14 of their last 15 games at Rate Field against teams that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six home games against the Orioles following a loss.
- The Orioles have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against AL Central opponents.
- The Orioles have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against the White Sox.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last nine day games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Orioles’ last five day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Orioles’ last seven games as favorites.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last six home games.
White Sox vs Orioles Prediction
Baltimore comes into this contest looking to complete the series sweep, as they continue to chase down Tampa Bay for fourth in the AL East. The Orioles are 35-42 on the road this year, while the White Sox are 32-45 at home. Chicago is on a long losing streak and they are starting Perez, who has allowed nine earned runs and nine hits in his last 10.2 innings. Baltimore is going with Wells, who has allowed three earned runs and six hits in 11.2 innings this year. Take the O’s to get another win here.