In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 29th 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 29-27 this season after they won three out of four against the Twins by scores of 3-1, 3-5, 15-2, and 6-2. In game four, Chicago scored the first six runs in the game and they cruised to the easy victory. The White Sox recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Grichuk, who went 1-4 with three RBIs. Martin allowed two hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Taylor closed out the game. Prior to that series, Chicago lost two out of three against the Giants and two out of three against the Mariners.
This season, Chicago has a 4.36 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 262 runs with a .237 batting average and a .325 on base percentage. Munetaka Murakami has led the White Sox with 20 home runs and 41 RBIs, while Colson Montgomery has added 13 home runs and 34 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Erick Fedde, who is 0-5 with a 5.47 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP over 49.1 innings pitched this season.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 22-35 this year after they lost two out of three against the Angels by scores of 6-10, 4-0, and 1-7. In game three, Detroit led 1-0 in the second inning, but they allowed seven runs between the fifth and ninth innings for the loss. The Tigers recorded three hits in the game and they were led by Perez, who went 2-3 with one home run and one RBI. Flaherty allowed six hits and three earned runs over 5.2 innings for the loss, while Vanasco allowed four earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Orioles and all four against the Guardians.
This season, Detroit has a 4.03 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 218 runs with a .233 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added four home runs and 25 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Troy Melton, who is 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP over 5.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Tigers have lost each of their last nine games against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The White Sox have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 13 games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in 16 of their last 17 home games against American League opponents following a home win.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won each of their last seven night games against the White Sox following a loss.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last five home games against the Tigers following a win.
- The favorites have covered the run line in each of the White Sox’s last seven games.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games at Rate Field against opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in four of their last five road games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last six games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Tigers’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the White Sox’s last eight home games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last four games at Rate Field.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Miguel Vargas has hit at least one home run in seven of the White Sox’s last 21 night games.
- Austin Hays has recorded at least one hit in 12 of his last 13 appearances with his team as a home underdog against AL opponents.
- Munetaka Murakami ranks T2nd in the league in Home Runs (20) this season.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as road favorites.
- Riley Greene has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 10 road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Riley Greene ranks T8th in the league in Hits (62) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank 30th in the league for doubles this season (68).
- The White Sox rank 28th in the league for strikeouts against this season (522).
- The Tigers rank 28th in the league for steals this season (21).
- The Tigers rank T4th in the league for doubles this season (95).
White Sox vs Tigers Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup after a nice series win against the Twins and they have scored at least five runs in three of their last five games. The White Sox are 17-11 at home this year, while the Tigers are 8-21 on the road. Detroit continues to play very poorly over the last month and they have been pretty bad on the mound and at the plate. The Tigers are starting Melton, who allowed two hits and one earned run over 5.2 innings in his first outing, while Fedde has allowed 12 earned runs over his last 6.1 innings. I don’t love to take a struggling team, but I like the Tigers here.