In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Rays prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 14th 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 6-10 this season after they split four games with the Royals by scores of 2-0, 0-2, 0-2, and 6-5. In game four, Chicago blew a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning, but they scored once in the sixth and once in the seventh for the win. The White Sox recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Montgomery and Murray, who both had two RBIs. Taylor allowed zero hits and zero earned runs over 2.0 innings, while Leasure picked up the win and Dominguez got the save. Prior to that series, Chicago lost all three against the Orioles, but did win all three against the Blue Jays before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.70 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and a .245 opponent batting average, while they have scored 49 runs with a .193 batting average and a .278 on base percentage. Munetaka Murakami has led the White Sox with four home runs and seven RBIs, while Colson Montgomery has added three home runs and nine RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Noah Schultz, who is making his first MLB appearance of the season.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are 8-7 this year after they swept the Yankees in three games by scores of 5-3, 5-4, and 5-4. In game three, Tampa Bay led 3-0 for the majority of the game, but they nearly blew the lead in the ninth. The Rays recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Diaz, who went 1-3 with one RBI and one walk. Rasmussen allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Englert picked up the save. Prior to that series, Tampa Bay lost two out of three against the Cubs, but did win two out of three against the Twins before that.
This season, Tampa Bay has a 4.59 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .227 opponent batting average, while they have scored 70 runs with a .260 batting average and a .328 on base percentage. Jonathan Aranda has led the Rays with three home runs and 14 RBIs, while Yandy Diaz has added three home runs and 14 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Shane McClanahan, who is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 8.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Rays’ last five games.
- The Rays have lost four of their last five games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last 10 home games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games at Rate Field.
- The White Sox have won the first inning in four of their last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in five of their last six home games.
Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win
- The White Sox have lost each of their last seven night games following a win.
- The Rays have won each of their last five games against American League opponents.
- The Rays have covered the run line in each of their last five games against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rays have led after 3 innings in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last four night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Three of the Rays’ last four games as favorites against the White Sox have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last five night games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last six Tuesday games against American League opponents.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Austin Hays has hit a home run in three of his last 10 appearances with his team as a home underdog against AL opponents.
- Austin Hays has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with his team as a home underdog against AL opponents.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Yandy Diaz has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances against the White Sox.
- Gavin Lux has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven road appearances.
White Sox vs Rays Prediction
Tampa Bay comes into this matchup after sweeping the Yankees in three games and they scored five runs in all three of those wins. The Rays are 4-5 on the road this year, while the White Sox are 3-3 at home. Chicago split a four game set with the Royals, but they scored two runs or fewer in three of those four games. TB is going with McClanahan, who has allowed four earned runs and three hits over 8.0 innings, while Schultz is making his MLB debut. I don’t love how McClanahan has pitched to start this year, but the Rays are scoring plenty of runs. Take the over here.