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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 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 vs Houston Stats

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 29-93 record this season.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros are currently on an impressive eight-game win streak, during which they have consistently kept their opponents to four runs or fewer. Their recent road sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays, culminating in a 2-1 victory in 10 innings, showcased their strong pitching and timely hitting. Key players such as Yainer Diaz and Alex Bregman have been performing well, contributing to the team's success. Spencer Arrighetti will be starting for the Astros, coming off a solid outing in his last game. Overall, the Astros have a respectable team ERA and winning record at home. Despite a recent matchup against the Chicago White Sox resulting in a 2-1 series loss, the Astros remain a top-ranked team in terms of both offense and defense. Their current power ranking is 11, and they hold a 65-55 overall record for the season.

Houston Astros on Eight-Game Streak Set to Dominate Chicago White Sox in Series

The Houston Astros are entering this series on an impressive eight-game winning streak, demonstrating their strong performance in recent games. Conversely, the Chicago White Sox's season has been challenging, as they currently hold the worst record in Major League Baseball. Despite ending a 21-game losing streak, they have struggled with five losses in their last six games. While pitcher Crochet has shown promise for Chicago, he endured a tough outing in his last start, allowing seven runs. Facing the Astros' lineup, which has the potential to score against a struggling Chicago bullpen, Crochet may face additional challenges. With the Houston bullpen ranking near the bottom in ERA, Arrighetti is poised to build on his recent solid performances against the struggling White Sox offense. Taking into account the current trends and matchups, it is likely that the Astros will extend their winning streak to nine games, winning by at least two runs. For better odds, consider betting on the Astros with a -1.5 run line at +110.

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