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Chicago White Sox Expected to Prevail Against Miami Marlins in Series Finale

In the final game of their three-game series, the Miami Marlins will face off against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon. The White Sox won the first game of the series 6-2 on Friday night. Miami's Sandy Alcantara with an 8.42 ERA is set to start against Chicago's Sean Burke with a 4.35 ERA. The Marlins are the betting favorite in this match-up, opening at -120 and currently sitting at -135. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins -135 | White Sox +115
• Spread: Marlins -1.5 (+124) | White Sox +1.5 (-144)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 57%.

Miami vs Chicago Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins faced the historically poor Chicago White Sox in a recent series, dropping the first game despite an early lead. Currently in fifth place in their division, the Marlins are 1.5 games behind the Nationals. Jesus Sanchez has been a standout player recently, with seven RBIs in his last three games, while Xavier Edwards leads the team in RBIs but has yet to hit a home run. Matt Mervis is the team's top home run hitter with seven on the year. Sandy Alcantara will be starting their next game, with a record of 2-4 and an ERA of 8.42 in his last four starts. The Marlins are ranked 28th in power rankings, with a struggling defense and a record of 14-23.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox secured a much-needed win against the Marlins on Friday after being swept by the Royals. Despite being 8.5 games behind the Twins in the AL Central, the team was pleased to break their losing streak. Andrew Vaughn, a top power hitter, hit a home run in the second inning, contributing to the team's victory. Luis Robert Jr. leads the team in home runs and stolen bases, while Lenyn Sosa has been their most consistent hitter with a .256 batting average. Sean Burke, a 25-year-old right-hander, will make his 8th start of the season with a 2-4 record and a 4.35 ERA. The White Sox are ranked 23rd in power rankings and 27th in offense, scoring an average of 3.37 points per game. Their defense is ranked 17th, giving up an average of 4.39 points per game. Miami recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Chicago.

Chicago White Sox Favored to Win Against Struggling Miami Marlins with Alcantara on the Mound

The Chicago White Sox present a strong opportunity for a win in the upcoming matchup against Miami, with Alcantara scheduled to pitch for the Marlins. Alcantara has struggled this season, evidenced by a four-game losing streak and a significantly higher ERA of 8.42, compared to his career average of 3.49. With a sufficient sample size of seven games, it is clear that Alcantara's performance has been subpar. On the other hand, the White Sox have shown promise with Burke on the mound, delivering a solid performance in his last outing by only allowing one earned run over six innings. Given these factors, the White Sox are favored to win and secure the series at home. Therefore, the recommended choice for this game is to back the White Sox.

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