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Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago White Sox: Eduardo Rodriguez to face off against Shane Smith in highly anticipated interleague series kickoff.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (39-37) and the Chicago White Sox (24-53) will kick off a three game interleague series on Monday, with Eduardo Rodriguez (5.93 ERA) starting for Arizona and Shane Smith (2.85 ERA) starting for Chicago. This will be the only meeting between the two teams this season. Arizona is currently on the road in Colorado, while Chicago is playing in Toronto. The Diamondbacks are the betting favorite in this matchup, with the current line set at Arizona -129. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -129 | White Sox +114
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+123) | White Sox +1.5 (-144)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 56%.

Arizona vs Chicago Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been on a three-game winning streak heading into Sunday, with recent impressive performances from Eugenio Suarez who has hit four home runs in the last three games. Currently fourth in the NL West, the D-Backs are seven games behind the Dodgers. Despite some injuries, including Corbin Carroll sitting out due to a hand injury, the team is still putting up strong offensive numbers. Eduardo Rodriguez will be making his 13th start of the season with a record of 2-4 and a 5.93 ERA. The team has a power ranking of 19, ranking third in offense with an average of 5.18 runs scored per game, and 27th in defense with an average of 5.20 runs allowed per game. Arizona has a season record of 39-37.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox recently secured a rare win in their series in Toronto, as they have struggled in their last ten games, losing nine of them. Currently last in the AL Central, they face a significant challenge in catching up to the 4th place Twins, as they are 13.5 games behind. Despite limited hits in Saturday's game, they showed strength in Friday's win, with notable performances from Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr. Benintendi, their left fielder, has contributed significantly this season with eight home runs and 29 RBIs. Robert Jr. hit his seventh home run of the season, accumulating 30 RBIs. Miguel Vargas has also been a key hitter, with ten home runs and 32 RBIs. Shane Smith, their right-handed pitcher, will make his 15th start of the season, with a 3-4 record and a 2.85 ERA. The team's power ranking is at 26, with an offense rank of 28, scoring an average of 3.48 points per game, and a defense rank of 21, giving up 4.45 points per game. Overall, with a record of 24-53, they faced a 1-2 matchup against Arizona in their recent games.

Chicago White Sox Favorited Against Injury-Plagued Diamondbacks: Betting on Win with Emerging Pitcher Shane Smith

Selecting the appropriate moments to place bets on the Chicago moneyline is crucial this season, offering potential profitability. In the upcoming game, the Chicago team is showcasing Shane Smith, an accomplished young pitcher with a remarkable 2.85 ERA and a winning record in three out of his last four starts. Notably, Smith's performance does not heavily rely on substantial run support for victory, as demonstrated by his recent shutout of the Tigers through five innings. Furthermore, the absence of key player Corbin Carroll due to a hand injury may weaken the Diamondbacks' lineup, potentially benefiting the Chicago team. Considering these factors, there is a favorable opportunity for the White Sox to secure a victory against the injury-plagued D-Backs. It is advised to consider Chicago as the winning choice in this matchup.

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