In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 20th 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 79-76 this season after they won two of the first three by scores of 3-1, 8-11, and 3-1. In game three, Chicago blew a 1-0 lead in the fifth inning, but they scored one in the bottom of the fifth and sixth to get the win. The White Sox recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Vargas, who went 1-2 with one home run and one RBI. Burke allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Taylor picked up the save. Prior to this series, Chicago lost two out of three against the Guardians and two out of three against the Cardinals.
This season, Chicago has a 4.13 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while they have scored 725 runs with a .234 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 31 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 33 home runs and 88 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Davis Martin, who is 9-7 with a 3.96 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 141.0 innings pitched this season.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 73-82 this year after they lost game three by a score of 1-3 on Saturday afternoon. Detroit scored their lone run in the fifth inning, but they did get solid pitching in the loss. The Tigers recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by McGonigle, who went 1-4 with one RBI. Jobe allowed four hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Waguespack threw two innings in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit won two out of three against the Blue Jays and all three against the Rockies.
This season, Detroit has a 3.63 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 696 runs with a .241 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 27 home runs and 89 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 21 home runs and 75 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Troy Melton, who is 8-4 with a 2.52 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 110.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have won seven of their last eight day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five day games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as favorites.
- The White Sox have won the first inning in six of their last seven games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight home games against AL opponents.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The White Sox have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have won four of the last six games between the Tigers and White Sox.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in 10 of the Tigers’ last 12 games at Rate Field.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against AL opponents.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine Sunday games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the White Sox’s last nine day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Tigers’ last eight games as underdogs against the White Sox have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Tigers’ last eight games against AL Central opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the last five games between the Tigers and White Sox at Rate Field.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Miguel Vargas has hit a home run in three of the White Sox’s last four games against the Tigers.
- Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last eight Sunday games.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Riley Greene has hit at least one home run in four of his last seven appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Max Clark has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 10 games.
White Sox vs Tigers Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have scored one run in all three of those losses. The Tigers are 34-46 on the road this year, while the White Sox are 45-32 at home. Chicago has lost three of their last five games and they have allowed 6+ runs in all three of those losses. The White Sox are starting Martin, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three straight starts, while Melton has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five outings. Take the over here.