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Struggling Tigers and White Sox to Face Off in AL Central Showdown at Comerica Park

On Saturday at 1:10 p.m. EST, the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox, both struggling AL Central teams, will face off at Comerica Park. The Tigers, currently 4th in the division with a 34-40 record, are on a four-game losing streak. The White Sox, sitting at the bottom of the MLB with a 20-56 record, have lost seven of their last ten games. Drew Thorpe will start for the White Sox with an ERA of 8.64, while Kenta Maeda will take the mound for the Tigers with a 6.02 ERA. Detroit is favored to win with a -152 opening line that has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +139 | Tigers -152
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-154) | Tigers -1.5 (+133)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 60%.

Chicago vs Detroit Stats

Chicago White Sox

In the latest game, the Chicago White Sox fell to the Houston Astros with a score of 5-3. Various players such as Luis Robert Jr., Andrew Vaughn, and Andrew Benintendi contributed with RBIs, but Vaughn stood out with multiple hits. Despite a strong performance by starter Chris Flexen, the bullpen struggled leading to the team's loss.

During the free agency market, Chicago made minor moves, including signing Paul DeJong to a one-year deal and securing Erick Fedde with a two-year $15 million contract. The team also made significant trades, including Aaron Bummer to the Braves for a package of players, and Dylan Cease being traded for four players. Notable losses for Chicago include Tim Anderson, Mike Clevinger, and others.

Drew Thorpe will make his third start in the big leagues, with a mixed performance in his first two starts. Currently, Thorpe holds an 8.64 ERA with an 0-1 record. Chicago is ranked 30th in offense, 29th in defense, with a 20-56 record this season, placing them at 28th in power rankings. The team and Thorpe are expected to face challenges and continue improving throughout the season.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

In their most recent outing, the Detroit Tigers were shut out by the Braves, losing by a score of 7-0. Despite three players having multi-hit games, Detroit was unable to score. Pitcher Tarik Skubal struggled, giving up four earned runs in four innings pitched. The Tigers made several notable free agency signings, including Kenta Maeda for two years and $24 million. Miguel Cabrera will not be playing after 2023, with Detroit declining his option and giving him an $8 million buyout. Javier Baez opted to stay with the Tigers for four years and $98 million. Detroit also exercised options for Carson Kelly and Mark Canha. Colt Keith was signed to a six-year extension. The Tigers' current power ranking is at 20, ranking 20th in offense and 14th in defense. The Tigers have an overall record of 34-40 and have lost their last three matchups against the Chicago White Sox. Kenta Maeda will be the starter as the Tigers aim to improve their performance and climb back in the division standings. Detroit will be looking for more consistency from Maeda in terms of quality and quantity of innings pitched in order to make a run in the league.

Detroit Tigers Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against League's Worst Team, Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox currently hold the title of the worst team in baseball and will be starting an inexperienced pitcher in their upcoming game. The Detroit Tigers have a successful track record against the White Sox, winning their last five matchups and eight of their last nine overall. Despite some struggles this season, pitcher Maeda has shown promise with several quality starts. In this matchup, I anticipate Maeda performing well against Chicago's weak lineup, while the rookie pitcher Thorpe may struggle. Furthermore, Chicago has notably struggled on the road this season with a 7-31 record. Based on these factors, I would recommend taking the Detroit Tigers to win this game, likely on the money line, considering their recent history of winning by slim margins against the White Sox.

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