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Arizona Diamondbacks Poised to Dominate Chicago White Sox in Series Opener at Chase Field

The Chicago White Sox will be looking to gain the series lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first game of their three-game interleague series at Chase Field on Friday night. Chris Flexen will start for the White Sox, while Ryne Nelson will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. Arizona, with a record of 32-36, has been dominant against Chicago in their recent matchups, winning 9 out of their last 10 games. The Diamondbacks are currently favored to win, with the opening line set at -168 and the current line at Arizona -173. **Please note that this preview was written before Thursday's games were played**.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +149 | Diamondbacks -173
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-135) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+114)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 63%.

Chicago vs Arizona Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have struggled recently, losing two of their last three series and currently sitting at the bottom of the AL Central standings, 16 games behind fourth-placed Detroit. They will look to turn their luck around with a win on Friday.

Offensively, Chicago is averaging 3.06 runs per game, with a .217 batting average, .278 on base percentage, and .344 slugging percentage - all ranking 30th in the league. Gavin Sheets leads the team with a .238 batting average, while Paul DeJong leads in home runs and RBI.

Defensively, the team is giving up 4.74 runs per game, with opponents having a .251 batting average against them and a 4.91 ERA - ranking 25th and 29th in the league, respectively.

Overall, Chicago is ranked last in the power rankings at #30, with a struggling offense and defense. They will need a strong performance from Flexen in their next game to secure a much-needed win.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently struggling, having lost three of their last five games and currently sitting fourth in the NL West standings. They are half a game behind the San Francisco Giants and will be aiming to move into third place with a win on Friday. Arizona's offense is performing decently, with a batting average of .249 and averaging 4.68 runs per game. However, their pitching has been lacking, with the team giving up 4.57 runs per game and opponents holding a .265 batting average against them. In their last game, pitcher Nelson struggled, giving up six hits and six runs in 3.1 innings. The team will need a better performance from him if they want to secure a win. Ultimately, the Diamondbacks currently hold a power ranking of 19 and are ranked 8th in offense but 26th in defense. Their overall record stands at 32-36.

Arizona Diamondbacks poised to dominate Chicago White Sox in upcoming game with strong offensive performance

The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown strong offensive performance in recent games, winning three out of their last five home games and scoring a total of 15 runs in the past three home games. This trend is likely to continue in their upcoming game, as the Chicago White Sox's pitcher Flexen has struggled on the mound, particularly on the road where he conceded eight runs in his last two starts. Flexen has also faced difficulties against the Diamondbacks in the past, with a 1-2 record in five starts and giving up a total of 15 runs in his last three matchups against them. Considering Chicago's struggling bullpen, they may have difficulty containing Arizona's offense. On the other hand, the White Sox have faced challenges in their recent road games, losing nine out of their last 10 and scoring only eight runs in their last three. With Nelson performing well on the mound and having held the White Sox scoreless in their previous encounter, the Diamondbacks appear to have a favorable position to cover the money line in this game.

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