Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox are set to conclude their weekend series on Sunday, Aug. 18. The two teams are experiencing contrasting seasons, with the White
Game outlook
The Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox are set to conclude their weekend series on Sunday, Aug. 18. The two teams are experiencing contrasting seasons, with the White Sox being the worst team in the league with a record of 84-78 while the Astros lead the American League West division with a record of 66-56. Sunday's game, beginning at 2:10 P.M. EST, will feature starting pitchers Ky Bush for the White Sox and Framber Valdez for the Astros. Houston is the betting favorite with the current line at Houston -345.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: White Sox +288 | Astros -345
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+141) | Astros -1.5 (-164)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 78%.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are currently ranked as the worst team in Major League Baseball with a record of 84-78. They are 15 games behind the second worst team in the league, the Rockies. The White Sox have struggled significantly since the All-Star break, going 3-23 in that time period. In their most recent game against the Astros, they lost 6-1 with Gavin Sheets hitting the only run for Chicago. Pitcher Chris Flexen expressed frustration with not being able to perform consistently well. The team will be starting Ky Bush, who has only started two games this season and has had mixed results. Chicago's offensive struggles are evident in their statistics, with the second worst batting average in the league at .220. Their overall performance has resulted in a power ranking of 30, with poor offensive and defensive numbers.