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Boston Red Sox to Face Chicago White Sox in Key Match-Up, Betting Favorite in MLB Showdown

The Boston Red Sox (7-7) are set to face the Chicago White Sox (2-10) in the middle game of a three-game series on Saturday. Boston comes into the game one game behind first place in the AL East after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to avoid being swept in a four-game series. Meanwhile, the White Sox have lost eight straight and sit in last place in the AL Central. Both teams will be missing multiple pitchers and position players for the game. Richard Fitts will start for the Red Sox, while Martin Perez will take the mound for the White Sox. Boston is the betting favorite in this match-up. Be sure to check out our detailed prediction for this game to make the best MLB picks for the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox match-up.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -157 | White Sox +136
• Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+110) | White Sox +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 61%.

Boston vs Chicago Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are currently ranked 5th in runs scored, 7th in batting average, 9th in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging percentage. Wilyer Abreu leads the team in home runs with 3, while Alex Bregman and two others have 2 home runs each. Abreu and Bregman are the co-leaders in RBI with 12 each, followed by Rafael Devers with nine. The team has hit 29 doubles, one triple, and 11 home runs for 41 extra base hits in 14 games. In terms of pitching, Boston is 5th in Quality Starts, 15th in ERA, 22nd in WHIP, and 28th in batting average against. Arodolis Chapman leads in wins with 2, while Garrett Crochet leads in ERA for starters and strikeouts. Boston will have Richard Fitts starting on Saturday, who currently has a 0-2 record with a 4.50 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 1.33 WHIP. With a power ranking of 6, the Red Sox are ranked 6th in offense, 19th in defense, and have a 7-7 record for the season.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox have struggled early in the season due to injuries, ranking near the bottom in several offensive categories. Despite their offensive struggles, they have shown some positives in pitching, with a strong showing in quality starts and batting average against. Pitcher Martin Perez has been a standout performer, leading the team in ERA and strikeouts. The White Sox have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 29th in offense, scoring an average of 3.09 runs per game. They have a 2-10 overall record and recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Boston.

Chicago's Martin Perez Set to Give the Team Advantage Against Boston Red Sox

The Chicago team has experienced a number of injuries in the early part of the season, but they are set to have their top pitcher on the mound this Saturday against Boston. The Red Sox have struggled in recent matchups against American League teams, losing seven of their last ten games. Boston's starting pitcher, Richard Fitts, has had two subpar outings, resulting in two losses for his team after allowing a total of 12 hits and six runs in 12 innings pitched. On the other hand, Chicago's Martin Perez has had two strong outings, conceding only four hits and one run in 12.1 innings. Despite the statistical advantage and recent record favoring Boston, Chicago is poised to win on Saturday with Perez leading the pitching rotation and support from key players like Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr.

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