Detroit Tigers vs
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Detroit Tigers Look to Secure Series Win Against Chicago White Sox at Rate Field

The Detroit Tigers (40-22) will be looking to secure a series win as they take on the Chicago White Sox (19-42) in the final game of their four-game series at Rate Field on Thursday afternoon. Casey Mize (6-1, 2.82 ERA) will be on the mound for the Tigers, while Sean Burke (3-6, 4.20 ERA) will start for the White Sox. Detroit has a strong record of 7-3 in their last 10 games against Chicago. The Tigers are the favorites in this matchup, with the betting line opening at -207. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Tigers vs. White Sox prediction. (Please note that this preview was written before Wednesday's game was played.)

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -207 | White Sox +186
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (-130) | White Sox +1.5 (+111)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 67%.

Detroit vs Chicago Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have rebounded from a series loss to Cleveland with series wins against San Francisco and Kansas City. They currently hold the best record in the league with a six-game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central. Detroit will look to increase their division lead and secure their third consecutive series win in their upcoming game on Thursday. The team averages five runs per game, ranking them fifth in the league, with a .251 batting average (11th), a .323 on-base percentage (10th), and a .410 slugging percentage (eighth). Riley Greene leads the team with a .276 batting average, while Spencer Torkelson leads with 14 home runs and 42 RBI. The Tigers are allowing 3.53 runs per game (sixth in the league), with opponents hitting .227 against them (sixth) and a 3.20 ERA (fifth) and a 1.16 WHIP (fifth). In his last start, Mize allowed three runs in 3.1 innings, contributing to a 7-5 win over Kansas City. He is 0-4 with a 5.34 ERA in seven games against Chicago. In terms of power ranking, Detroit is ranked sixth overall, fourth in offense, and fifth in defense. They currently hold a season record of 40-22.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox ended their four-game losing streak with a win over the Detroit Tigers in the second game of the series. Despite their recent struggles, they will look to improve their offensive stats as they currently rank 26th in runs per game, 29th in batting average, 27th in on-base percentage, and 29th in slugging percentage in the league. Lenyn Sosa leads the team with a .274 batting average, while Miguel Vargas leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, the White Sox are giving up 4.38 runs per game, ranking 30th in the league. Their pitching staff has a 4.19 ERA and 1.37 WHIP, both ranking 23rd. In their last matchup against Detroit, the White Sox won 2 out of 3 games, with an overall power ranking of 27.

Detroit Tigers Poised for Victory Against Chicago White Sox in Matchup of Contrasting Performances

The Detroit Tigers have recently achieved success by winning seven of their last nine games, while the Chicago White Sox have faced difficulties with seven losses in their last nine games. Detroit holds an advantage in the upcoming match due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers. Additionally, their upcoming opponent Burke has displayed inconsistency by allowing nine runs in his previous three starts. On the other hand, Chicago's bullpen ranks seventh-worst in the league, posing a challenge for them to contain Detroit's offense. Conversely, Chicago's offensive capabilities may be hindered as they have struggled against right-handed pitchers and will be facing Mize, who has allowed a total of five runs in his last three starts. With Mize's strong pitching performance, Detroit is favored to win on the run line in the upcoming game.

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