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Rockies Look to End Five-Game Losing Streak in Series Finale Against White Sox, Favored to Win on the Road

The Rockies are struggling, coming into this series finale on a five-game losing streak with only two wins in their last 12 games. They currently have the fewest wins in the NL and are 24 games out of first place in the NL West. The White Sox, on the other hand, have won three in a row and are going for their second series sweep of the season. Despite having the fewest wins in the Majors, they are heavily favored in this game with a line of -185 and a total of 7.5 runs. Kyle Freeland with an ERA of 9.55 will be starting for the Rockies, while Garrett Crochet with an ERA of 3.05 will be starting for the White Sox. Chicago opened as the favorite at -167 and the current line stands at Chicago -214.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +190 | White Sox -214
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-115) | White Sox -1.5 (-103)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 68%.

Colorado vs Chicago Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Rockies have struggled in their recent games, losing to the White Sox 11-3 in their last outing. Despite Brendan Rodgers and Nolan Jones hitting home runs, the team has only scored three runs in each loss of the series. With a team ERA that ranks last in the Majors and a 17th place ranking in runs scored, Colorado is facing challenges on both sides of the game. Ryan McMahon leads the club in RBI and HR but has not recorded an RBI in the last five games. Ezequiel Tovar leads the team in batting average and at bats, with six hits in the last six games. Charlie Blackmon is out for the game with a hamstring injury. The Rockies have a poor road record of 11-31 this season. Kyle Freeland will be starting the series finale, coming off a strong performance in his last outing after missing two months. Despite a 0-3 record and 9.55 ERA on the season, Freeland showed improvement in his last start. Overall, Colorado is ranked 29th in power rankings, with a struggling offense and defense that are contributing to their 27-55 record for the season.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The White Sox have struggled this season, ranking last in the Majors in runs scored and 28th in team ERA. However, they have recently experienced a three-game win streak where they outscored their opponents 17-6. In Game 2 of their series against the Rockies, they had an impressive 11-3 victory with several players hitting home runs, including Paul DeJong and Korey Lee. DeJong leads the team in home runs and has been performing well in this series, while Andrew Vaughn leads in RBI. Garrett Crochet will be starting Game 3, coming off a strong recent performance despite a lack of offensive support. The White Sox have a power ranking of 27 and are struggling in offense and defense, with an overall record of 24-61. Colorado has had recent success against Chicago, winning their last three matchups.

Rockies Favored to Beat White Sox in Series Finale on the Road

The upcoming series finale will feature the White Sox and Rockies, both teams with low win totals in their respective leagues. Despite the White Sox's recent success in outscoring the Rockies 16-6 in the first two games, pitcher Freeland's improved performance following an injury hiatus suggests a competitive matchup. Furthermore, Crochet's recent solid pitching form adds depth to the Chicago team. However, considering Freeland's anticipated strong play against a White Sox lineup with low run production, the Rockies are favored to win Game 3 on the road, thus preventing a series sweep. With the current odds at +165, betting on the Rockies for this game appears to be a wise choice.

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