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by Tyler Doty in MLB Picks
Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox will seek to get off to a strong postseason start when they clash on Tuesday evening at Daikin Park. The Astros will be keen to prove their critics wrong after being branded as one of the worst divisional winners in recent years. They topped the AL West division with a .500 win percentage, barely edging out the Rangers. Before Sunday, no side with a .500 or below win percentage had reached the playoffs. Still, they’re the -125 favorites today.
Chicago White Sox are the +102 betting underdogs this evening. The White Sox finished second in the AL Central with an 84-78 record and just a game behind the Guardians. They’ve been one of the best success stories in the major leagues this season after reaching the postseason for the first time since 2021. Their offense has been the driving force behind their success, finishing the regular season with a “Top 5” offensive record in the MLB.
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Houston Astros - Chicago White Sox Key Points
- The White Sox are 6-2 in their last eight matches all-time.
- The Astros are 1-4 in their last five home matches.
- The White Sox are 3-1 against the run line in their last four games.
- The White Sox are 7-1 against the +1.5 run line in their last eight games.
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Our Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
We think the White Sox could win Game 1. They were the more consistent side during the regular season, finishing with a 7-3 record in their last 10 assignments. In comparison, the ‘Stros had to go 5-5 in their last 10 games to clinch a playoff spot. However, the Astros have recently dominated this matchup, going 7-2 in their last nine meetings and 5-1 in their previous six home games. For this reason, betting on Chicago to cover the +1.5 spread is a safer choice. The visitors will start Grant Taylor, who is 7-3 this season with a 2.25 ERA. The hosts, on the other hand, haven’t named a starting pitcher. Instead, manager Joe Espada has said that this will be a bullpen day. Time will tell if it’s a genius move or a disaster class.
Our prediction for Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox against the +1.5 run line.
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