Houston Astros Look to Continue Dominance Against Struggling Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are struggling, having lost five of their last six games following the end of a 21-game losing streak. With the worst record in the Majors, they are
Game outlook
The Chicago White Sox are struggling, having lost five of their last six games following the end of a 21-game losing streak. With the worst record in the Majors, they are facing the red-hot Houston Astros who are on an eight-game winning streak and leading the AL West by three games. The Astros are heavy favorites in the series opener, with a current line of Houston -277. Starting pitchers are Garrett Crochet for the White Sox and Spencer Arrighetti for the Astros.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: White Sox +232 | Astros -277
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+106) | Astros -1.5 (-122)
Total: Over/Under 7.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 73%.
Chicago White Sox
In their recent series against the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox showed inconsistency, winning the first game with 12 runs but only totaling three runs in the next two losses. Gavin Sheets was a standout player, contributing two runs with a solo home run and an RBI single in the final game. Despite ranking last in runs scored and second-to-last in team ERA, players like Andrew Vaughn and Sheets have been performing well. The team has struggled on the road this season with an 11-49 record. Garrett Crochet will start the next game, coming off a rough outing against the Cubs where he gave up seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings. The White Sox have a power ranking of 30 and are struggling offensively and defensively, with a 28-93 record this season.