In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, May 31st 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 31-27 this season after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 4-3 and 7-1. In game two, Chicago led 2-1 in the third inning and they blew the game open in the later innings for the lopsided win. The White Sox recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Quero, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Kay allowed six hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings for the win, while Taylor picked up a hold. Prior to this series, Chicago won three out of four against the Twins, but lost two out of three against the Giants before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.25 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while they have scored 273 runs with a .238 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 14 home runs and 35 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Sean Burke, who is 2-3 with a 3.90 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 60.0 innings pitched this season.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 22-37 this year after they lost game two by a score of 7-1 on Saturday afternoon. Detroit scored their only run in the third inning, as their offense failed them once again. The Tigers recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Perez, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Valdez allowed six hits and four earned runs over 6.2 innings for the loss, while Brieske allowed three earned runs over 1.1 innings in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Angels and two out of three against the Orioles.
This season, Detroit has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 222 runs with a .231 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added four home runs and 25 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Keider Montero, who is 2-3 with a 4.09 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP over 55.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won each of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a home win.
- The Tigers have lost each of their last seven games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last 12 day games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven day games against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won six of their last eight games as underdogs against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The White Sox have lost six of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Tigers’ last eight games at Rate Field.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games at Rate Field against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last four games as underdogs against the White Sox have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Nine of the White Sox’s last 12 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Tigers’ last nine games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last five day games at Rate Field.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances against the Tigers after playing the previous day.
- Andrew Benintendi has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against the Tigers.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Wenceel Perez has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last two day games.
- Riley Greene has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 12 road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Riley Greene ranks T5th in the league in Hits (65) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank T28th in the league for doubles this season (75).
- The White Sox rank 28th in the league for strikeouts against this season (532).
- The Tigers rank 29th in the league for RBIs this season (210).
- The Tigers rank T28th in the league for steals this season (21).
White Sox vs Tigers Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored 32 runs during that span. The White Sox are 19-11 at home this year, while the Tigers are 8-23 on the road. Detroit has lost three in a row and they have allowed 7+ runs in three of their last five. The Tigers are starting Montero, who has allowed 4, 3, and 4 earned runs in his last three starts, while Burke has allowed 2, 2, 4, and 6 earned runs in his last four outings. The Tigers aren’t hitting very well and the pitching staff is a mess, so give me the White Sox here.