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Chicago White Sox Poised to Defeat Struggling Miami Marlins in Saturday Night Matchup

The Miami Marlins and the Chicago White Sox are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday night. Edward Cabrera will be on the mound for the Marlins, while Shane Smith will be pitching for the White Sox. Miami is the betting favorite in this matchup. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 EST. This will be the only series between these two teams this season.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins -106 | White Sox -104
• Spread: Marlins -1.5 (+150) | White Sox +1.5 (-182)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 51%.

Miami vs Chicago Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins started the season strong but have fallen to fifth in the NL East standings after being passed by the Braves and Nationals. They have struggled on the road, with a 4-10 record away from home. Despite a series loss to the Dodgers, right fielder Jesus Sanchez has shown some modest production with one home run, six RBIs, and a .219 batting average. Shortstop Xavier Edwards has been the team's most reliable hitter, leading the team with 37 hits and batting .252, but has yet to hit a home run this season. Matt Mervis leads the team in home runs with seven, but is batting just .191. On the pitching side, Edward Cabrera will make his sixth start of the season with a 0-1 record and a 6.29 ERA. The team has struggled overall, with a power ranking of 28, ranking 15 in offense and last in defense, while holding a 14-22 record for the season.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox are currently struggling to win enough games to be competitive in the playoff picture, sitting in fifth place in the AL Central. Despite not being the worst team in baseball, they have fallen behind in their division race. Their recent series against the Kansas City Royals did not go well, with the Royals winning all four games, including a brutal 10-0 loss where the Sox gave up 17 hits and 10 runs. The team leader in hits is Lenyn Sosa with a .248 batting average, while Luis Robert Jr. is batting .197 and has been the subject of trade rumors. Andrew Benintendi is on the IL with a calf strain. Pitcher Shane Smith will make his 8th start for the White Sox with a 1-2 record and a 2.41 ERA. The team has a power ranking of 23 and ranks 26th in offense, 14th in defense, and has an overall record of 10-28. The Miami Marlins went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Chicago.

Chicago White Sox poised for victory against struggling Miami Marlins

In the upcoming matchup between the Chicago White Sox and the Miami Marlins, the White Sox have a clear advantage, particularly with home-field advantage and Shane Smith on the mound. The Marlins have struggled on the road with a 4-10 record, and their performance outside of Florida has been less than stellar. Smith, with an impressive 2.41 ERA through seven starts, has been a strong pitcher for the White Sox. While he has not received much run support in the past, the Marlins' weak team ERA of 5.86 indicates that the White Sox should have no trouble scoring against them. With Miami starting Cabrera, whose ERA is over 6.00, the White Sox are poised to secure a victory. Therefore, it is recommended to place your bet on the Chicago White Sox to come out on top in this match.

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