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Cleveland Guardians Look to Complete Sweep of Chicago White Sox with Thursday Win

The Cleveland Guardians are aiming to finish the sweep of their series against the struggling Chicago White Sox with a win on Thursday. Cleveland has secured victories in the first two games, despite a recent slump before the series. The Guardians will have Gavin Williams on the mound, while the White Sox will rely on Jonathan Cannon, who is still seeking his first win of the season. Cleveland is the favorite in this AL Central clash, with odds opening at -215 and currently at -219. Make sure to check out our free MLB picks for more analysis on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +189 | Guardians -219
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-120) | Guardians -1.5 (+102)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 69%.

Chicago vs Cleveland Stats

Chicago White Sox

After a slow start to the season, Cleveland has managed to turn things around and secure some wins through a combination of improved offense and solid pitching. Gavin Williams, who has made two starts with a 4.50 ERA, will take the mound on Thursday. The team's offense has been struggling, ranking below average in runs per game and batting average, but they have shown some power with 13 home runs. However, their base stealing has been lacking. The bullpen has had mixed results, with some relievers performing well but the overall staff carrying a 4.55 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. With only one quality start so far, Cleveland will need Williams to pitch deep into the game. On the other hand, Chicago is ranked 23 in offense and 14 in defense, with a 2-8 record and a power ranking of 21.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Chicago White Sox are currently struggling with a seven-game losing streak and a lackluster performance at the plate, ranking last in the majors in runs per game, batting average, and OPS. Despite this offensive struggle, their pitching staff has been competitive with a team ERA of 3.72 and five quality starts. Defensively, they have performed relatively well with just four errors. Jonathan Cannon will start on Thursday with promising stats despite his developing consistency. On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians have a power ranking of 23, ranking 17th in offense and 27th in defense, with a 4-6 overall record. Chicago has had success in their last three matchups against Cleveland.

White Sox Show Resilience in Close Losses, Pitching Advantage Gives Them Edge Against Guardians on Thursday

The White Sox have shown resilience by keeping their recent losses competitive, all being decided by a single run. In addition, they possess a pitching advantage for the upcoming Thursday game. In contrast, the Guardians have struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer runs in their last four outings, making it improbable for them to win by a significant margin. With these factors in mind, I cautiously lean towards taking the White Sox on the run line.

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