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Boston Red Sox Expected to Prevail Over Chicago White Sox in Series Decider, Houck Looks to Secure First Win

In the final game of a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, Sean Burke will take the mound for the White Sox while Tanner Houck will start for the Red Sox. With the season series tied at 2-2, the Red Sox are favored to win at -260. Both pitchers have struggled this season, with Burke sporting a 7.56 ERA and Houck with a 9.16 ERA. Can Tanner Houck secure his first win of the season for the Red Sox? Be sure to check out our prediction for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +231 | Red Sox -260
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+106) | Red Sox -1.5 (-128)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 72%.

Chicago vs Boston Stats

Chicago White Sox

Sean Burke will be starting on Sunday afternoon for the Chicago White Sox, looking to bounce back after a tough outing where he allowed five runs in 3.1 innings against the Athletics. Burke has been struggling this season, giving up three or more runs in three of his four starts and only pitching more than 4.2 innings once. With a 7.56 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP, Burke has a 1-3 record and 10 strikeouts in 16.2 innings. This will be his first meeting against Boston.

The White Sox are expected to struggle this season, currently sitting at the bottom of the standings. They have had difficulty scoring runs, only posting four runs while conceding 23 in their recent series against the Athletics. They did manage to surprise with a series win against the Red Sox, but consistency has been an issue.

Luis Robert Jr. is a key player for the White Sox, but he has been struggling to produce offensively. With only four RBIs and a .439 OPS, Robert needs to step up for his team. Chicago is ranked 28th in scoring, averaging 3.00 runs per game, and 28th in ERA with a 4.60 team average.

With a power ranking of 20, the White Sox are ranked 28th in offense, 13th in defense, and hold a 4-15 record so far this season. They will need to improve in several areas if they hope to climb in the standings.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox will have Tanner Houck on the mound to conclude the series, despite his recent struggles on the mound. Houck surrendered 11 runs in his last outing against the Rays, and has an ERA of 9.16 and a 1.23 WHIP this season. The team is near the .500 mark and has higher expectations this season after missing the postseason last year. Alex Bregman has been a standout performer at the plate, with four home runs and 16 RBIs. The Red Sox offense is averaging 4.55 runs per game, ranking them 11th in the league. The team has a power ranking of 18 and is currently 11-10 overall. Against the White Sox, Boston went 2-1 in their last three matchups.

Boston Red Sox Clinch Road Series Victory, Chicago White Sox Struggle On the Road

The Chicago White Sox have faced challenges securing a road series victory this season, with only one win under their belt thus far. In contrast, the Boston Red Sox recently achieved success on the road by winning a series against the Rays and delivering a decisive victory on Friday. The Red Sox have won four of their last five games leading up to Saturday's matchup. On the pitching front, White Sox pitcher Sean Burke has experienced difficulties in his last three outings, allowing 14 runs in 10.2 innings and maintaining an 11.81 ERA during this stretch. Meanwhile, Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck has demonstrated strong potential despite recent setbacks, including an impressive performance holding the Jays to just one run in 6.2 innings earlier this month. Houck was a standout performer for the Red Sox last season. Additionally, the White Sox have encountered challenges in recent games, with eight of their last ten defeats occurring by a margin of two or more runs.

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