In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 26th 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 69-63 this season after they split the first two games by scores of 2-11 and 11-7. In game two, Chicago scored six runs in the first inning and never looked back in the win. The White Sox recorded 14 hits in the game and they were led by Peters, who went 3-3 with one home run and three RBIs. Kay allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Hudson got the win and Taylor picked up the save. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Mets, but lost a makeup game against the Braves before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.16 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 631 runs with a .238 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 27 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 29 home runs and 75 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Sean Burke, who is 7-6 with a 3.27 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over 146.0 innings pitched this season.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 66-67 this year after they lost game two by a score of 7-11 on Tuesday night. Texas cut the deficit to 10-7 in the sixth inning, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Rangers recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Jansen, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. deGrom allowed six hits and eight earned runs over 3.2 innings for the loss, while Winn allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Texas won two out of three against the Angels and two out of three against the Nationals.
This season, Texas has a 4.22 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .247 opponent batting average, while they have scored 539 runs with a .243 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 23 home runs and 76 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added 14 home runs and 68 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is MacKenzie Gore, who is 7-9 with a 4.26 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 145.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Rangers have lost eight of their last nine games against AL opponents following a road loss.
- The White Sox have won six of their last seven games against AL opponents.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in six of their last seven games against AL opponents.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against the White Sox following a road loss.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five road night games.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The White Sox have lost each of their last six games as favorites against the Rangers following a win.
- The Rangers have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against the White Sox.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Rangers’ last seven games at Rate Field.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites against the Rangers following a win.
- The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have lost the first inning in three of their last four home games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last six night games against AL opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rangers’ last six games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the White Sox’s last seven night games.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the Rangers’ last seven night games at Rate Field.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Munetaka Murakami has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last 10 games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Sean Burke has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Tristan Peters has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last four games.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Jake Burger has hit a home run in four of the Rangers’ last five road games.
- MacKenzie Gore has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five road appearances.
- Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances with the Rangers as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank T4th in the league for home runs this season (176).
- The White Sox rank 26th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1208).
- The Rangers rank 26th in the league for steals this season (63).
- The Rangers rank 5th in the league for walks allowed this season (397).
White Sox vs Rangers Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed 7+ runs in three of their last four. The White Sox are 40-27 at home this year, while the Rangers are 30-38 on the road. Texas has won three of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four of those five. The Rangers are starting Gore, who has allowed 0, 3, 1, 0, and 3 earned runs in his last five starts, while Burke has allowed eight earned runs in his last 10.1 innings. Take the over once again here.