Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago White Sox will face off against the Texas Rangers in the final game of their four-game series at Globe Life Field on Thursday afternoon. Jonathan Cannon will take
Game outlook
The Chicago White Sox will face off against the Texas Rangers in the final game of their four-game series at Globe Life Field on Thursday afternoon. Jonathan Cannon will take the mound for the White Sox, while Max Scherzer will pitch for the Rangers. The Rangers have won the first two games of the series and are the betting favorite for this matchup. The game is set to start at 2:35 PM Eastern time.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: White Sox +219 | Rangers -254
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+105) | Rangers -1.5 (-120)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 72%.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox suffered their ninth consecutive loss, falling 3-2 to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Despite Andrew Benintendi's late home run, the White Sox were unable to overcome the deficit. Pitcher Garrett Crochet was charged with his seventh loss of the season, giving up two earned runs in four innings. The offense has struggled to produce runs in recent games. The team's current power ranking is 25, with a record of 27-76. No significant injuries are reported for the upcoming game.
Texas Rangers Analysis
The Texas Rangers secured their third consecutive victory with a 3-2 win over the White Sox at home on Tuesday. Jon Gray delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching 7.2 innings and allowing only one run on four hits. Kirby Yates closed out the game, earning his 18th save of the season. Third baseman Josh Smith contributed offensively with two hits and a run batted in. The Rangers' pitching staff has been impressive, holding their opponents to three runs or less in their past three games. Gray expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating that he believes it will only improve. Max Scherzer has a successful history against the White Sox, boasting a 84-78 record with a 2.50 ERA in 25 starts against them. However, outfielder Evan Carter remains on the injured list with a back issue. The Texas Rangers are currently ranked 9th and are 17th in offense, averaging 4.26 runs per game, and 14th in defense, allowing 4.27 runs per game. They currently hold a 49-52 overall record. Chicago has won their last three matchups against Texas.