White Sox vs Guardians Betting Pick: The Preview
Sportsmemo MLB handicapper Eric Pauly offers his analysis of Thursday’s Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians clash at Guaranteed Rate Field. This will be the 19th and final game played between the White Sox and Guardians this regular season.
Thursday, September 22 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
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Moneyline: | Chicago White Sox +118 vs Cleveland Guardians -140 |
Runline: | White Sox +1.5 (-150) / Guardians -1.5 (+130) |
Total: | 7 Runs (Over -120 / Under +100) |
Game Time: | 8:10pm ET / 5:10pm PT |
Where: | Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL |
Weather: | 55 Degrees / Clear |
White Sox vs Guardians Analysis
On Thursday night, the Guardians and the White Sox face off for the third and final game of a three-game series. This will also be the last time these two teams face this season.
The Guardians have won both games of the series so far and they lead the season series 11-7. For this matchup, the Guardians are -140 road favorites, the run line is 1.5, and the total is set at 7 runs.
Cleveland Close to Clinching AL Central
The Guardians now have a commanding six-game lead in the AL Central, and they are close to clinching the division. Earlier this month, Cleveland has just a two-game lead, but they have kept winning, and now they have a great shot at winning the AL Central.
The Guardians are 4-1 in their last 5 games, they are 82-67 on the season, 42-35 on the road, and 34-38 on the run line as a favorite.
Shane Bieber will toe the slab for the Guardians tonight in Chicago. On the season, Bieber is 11-8 with a 2.83 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, and a 2.84 FIP. This will be Bieber’s fifth time taking on the White Sox this season. In his last start against Chicago, Bieber allowed one run on five hits in 6.1 innings in a win.
At home this season, Bieber has a 3.09 ERA, a .212 batting average against, a .325 slugging percentage against, a 2.88 FIP, and a .96 WHIP. Bieber is 2-2 against the White Sox this season and the Guardians are 12-5 on the moneyline in Bieber’s road starts this season.
White Sox Wasting Games Away
The White Sox are imploding on themselves and they will almost certainly miss the postseason. Chicago is just 5.5 games back in the Wild Card but based on how they have been playing lately, and all season long, this team does not have the makings of a playoff team.
The White Sox are 2-3 in their last five games, they are 76-73, they are 35-39 at home, and they are 29-21 covering the run line as underdogs this season.
Johnny Cueto will take the mound for the White Sox tonight at home. On the season, Cueto is 7-8 with a 3.09 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and a 3.95 FIP. This will be Cueto’s 2nd time facing the Guardians this season.
In his last start, Cueto allowed five runs on eight hits in just 4.2 innings of work. At home this season, Cueto has a 3.98 ERA, a .255 batting average against, a .411 slugging percentage against, a 4.47 FIP, and a 1.20 WHIP. The White Sox are 4-7 on the moneyline in Cueto’s home starts this season.
White Sox vs Guardians Prediction
It is hard to sweep any MLB team, but it is also hard to bet against Bieber and the Guardians right now. Pair that with the fact that I cannot bet on the White Sox, because, well, they stink, I have to go with the Guardians on the moneyline here.
Prediction: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -140
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