Chicago White Sox vs
Cleveland GuardiansPredictions & Preview

Guardians favored to win as they face off against White Sox in series opener

The White Sox and Guardians will face off in game one of their series, with the White Sox aiming to improve on their 2-7 record and avoid another 100-loss season, while the Guardians are looking to reclaim the Central Division crown with a 3-6 start. The pitching matchup will feature Shane Smith for the White Sox and Ben Lively for the Guardians. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM EST, with Cleveland favored to win at -190. More details on this White Sox/Guardians prediction can be found below.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +171 | Guardians -190
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-128) | Guardians -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 66%.

Chicago vs Cleveland Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are heading into Cleveland in search of their first road win of the season. Despite a 2-7 overall record, they have struggled on the road, losing all three away games, including a tough 4-3 loss to Detroit on Sunday. The team is currently on a five-game losing streak. Pitcher Martin Perez performed well, but the bullpen couldn't secure the win. The White Sox aim to end their skid in the Guardians' home opener on Tuesday, with rookie Shane Smith on the mound. The team is facing injuries to key players such as Tyler Gilbert, Josh Rojas, and Jesse Scholtens. In the power rankings, the White Sox are at 21, with a ranking of 22 in offense and 11 in defense, scoring an average of 3.63 and allowing 4.13 points per game, respectively.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The defending AL Central Division Champion Guardians have had a slow start to the season, with a record of 3-6. They have lost four of their last five games, including a 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The team will return home for their first game of the season, hoping to get back on track and make it to the playoffs for the third straight season. The Guardians will rely on righty Ben Lively in their home opener, who is 0-1 in two starts this season. Despite key injuries to several players, including C Jake Anchia and SS Yordys Valdes, the team is aiming to improve their offense and defense rankings. Specifically, they rank #15 in offense and #28 in defense.

Guardians Return Home Optimistic for Series Against White Sox

The Guardians are pleased to be back home after a challenging season-opening trip to the West Coast, where they finished with a 3-6 record. They are now preparing to face the struggling White Sox in their first home series of the season. In the past year, the Guardians have had success against the White Sox, who are expected to place at the bottom of the American League once again. The White Sox will be starting a rookie pitcher against the well-rested Guardians on Tuesday. With the Guardians' offensive capabilities, they are likely to secure a comfortable victory and break their losing streak. Betting on the Guardians to win by more than 1.5 points seems like a reasonable choice in this matchup.

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