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Reds Favored to Win as White Sox and Reds Face Off in Series Finale

The Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds will conclude their three-game series on Thursday afternoon. The White Sox won the first game of the series on Tuesday with a score of 5-1. Bryse Wilson will start for the White Sox with a 4.88 ERA, while Nick Martinez will start for the Reds with a 4.23 ERA. The Reds are favored to win with a -205 opening line that has not moved. The game is set to begin at 12:40 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +184 | Reds -205
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-106) | Reds -1.5 (-113)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 67%.

Chicago vs Cincinnati Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have shown signs of improvement recently with three wins in their last four games. Despite this positive momentum, they are still trailing the AL Central leader by a significant margin. Miguel Vargas played a key role in their recent win against the Reds with a three-run home run. Lenyn Sosa has been a consistent hitter for the team this season, leading in hits and batting average. Luis Robert Jr. has shown power at the plate with five home runs but struggles with his batting average. Pitcher Bryse Wilson will make his fourth start, with a respectable ERA of 4.88 and a good performance in his last outing. The team is ranked 27th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a 13-29 record this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds recently lost to the White Sox in a 10th inning defeat, furthering their decline in the NL Central standings. Elly de la Cruz's solo homer in the 9th inning was their only run in the game. De La Cruz leads the team in home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases, solidifying his position as a key player for the Reds. Matt McLain and TJ Friedl also contribute to the team's performance, with McLain ranking second in home runs and stolen bases, and Friedl leading in hits. Nick Martinez will be making his 9th start for the Reds, with a 1-4 record and a recent loss against the Astros. The Reds currently have a power ranking of 18, ranking 9th in offense and 13th in defense, with an overall record of 20-23. The Reds have struggled against the White Sox in their recent matchups, winning only one out of three games.

Chicago White Sox Face Uncertain Future Despite Recent Improvements; Cincinnati Reds Favored to Cover Runline

This play focuses on the recent performance of the Chicago White Sox, a team that has historically struggled in baseball but has recently shown improvement by winning three of their last four games leading up to Wednesday. Despite this, it is unlikely that the White Sox will win consecutive series given their recent playing performance. The team is relying on a reliever who has been unexpectedly placed in the starting rotation. Wilson, with only 10 bullpen appearances this season, has struggled to pitch beyond the fifth inning in recent starts, giving up four runs in a four-inning outing against the Astros. In comparison, Martinez of the Cincinnati team has a better ERA and a significantly improved strikeout-to-walk ratio, making him likely to contribute to a win for the Reds. Considering these factors, it is recommended to take Cincinnati to cover the runline.

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