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Arizona Diamondbacks Favored to Win Against Chicago White Sox in Opening Game at Guaranteed Rate Field

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox. The Diamondbacks are coming off a loss to the Rockies while the White Sox secured a win against the Blue Jays. The starting pitchers for the game will be Ryne Nelson for the Diamondbacks and TBD for the White Sox. Arizona is the favorite with a current line of -148. Stay tuned for the outcome of the opening game of the series at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -148 | White Sox +124
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+111) | White Sox +1.5 (-134)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 60%.

Arizona vs Chicago Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks saw their three-game win streak come to an end as they fell to the Rockies on Sunday, missing a chance to sweep the series on the road. The team now stands fourth in the NL West with a record of 39-38, eight games behind the Dodgers for the top spot. Despite a strong performance from Randal Grichuk, who had two RBI, the Diamondbacks struggled at the plate, managing only five hits and going just one for seven with runners in scoring position. Brandon Pfaadt took the loss, allowing four runs over five innings. Ryne Nelson will take the mound in the next game, coming off a strong performance against the Blue Jays. Arizona is ranked 3 in offense, scoring an average of 5.18 runs per game, but ranks #27 in defense, allowing an average of 5.20 runs against them per game.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox emerged victorious in Sunday's finale against the Blue Jays, taking two out of three games over the weekend. With a current record of 25-53, the White Sox are in the basement of the AL Central, trailing the Tigers by 23.5 games for the top spot. In the recent game against Toronto, Chicago secured the win with six hits, led by Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas who each had two RBI. The team rallied in the eighth inning, scoring three runs to overcome a 2-1 deficit. Pitcher Adrian Houser threw 6.1 innings, allowing two runs but did not earn the decision. Jordan Leasure picked up the win and Grant Taylor secured his first save.

Sean Burke is scheduled to make his 16th appearance, 14th start, of the season for the White Sox. He holds a 3-7 record with a 4.50 ERA and will face the Diamondbacks for the first time. The White Sox are ranked 28th in the power rankings, with their offense rated at #28 and defense at #21. Arizona recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Chicago.

Diamondbacks vs. White Sox matchup favors betting the over with strong offensive performances

Arizona has had an over record of 37-35-5 in their first 77 games of the season, ranking third in the league for runs per game with an average of 5.14. On the road, their runs per game slightly decrease to 5.05. The Diamondbacks maintain an average total of 10.32 runs per game, which drops to 10.31 away from Chase Field. Conversely, Chicago has seen the under prevail in 38-35-5 of their initial 78 games. They rank 28th in the majors for runs per game, averaging 3.49. The White Sox have an average total of 7.91 runs per game on the season, with 4.08 runs per contest at home and a total of 8.43 runs per contest. Despite struggling pitchers, both teams are proficient in scoring runs. Therefore, it is advisable to consider taking the over for this matchup.

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