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San Francisco Giants favored to win against Chicago White Sox in tied series at home Monday night

The San Francisco Giants are set to face off against the Chicago White Sox at home on Monday night, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:45 PM Eastern. The series is currently tied at two wins each, with this article being written before Sunday's game. Jonathan Cannon will take the mound for the White Sox with a 4.02 ERA, while Kyle Harrison will start for the Giants with a 4.14 ERA. San Francisco is the betting favorite with opening odds at -224 and the current line at -225.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +197 | Giants -225
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-111) | Giants -1.5 (-107)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 69%.

Chicago vs San Francisco Stats

Chicago White Sox

In the recent game, the White Sox struggled at the plate, only managing one run on five hits. Andrew Vaughn and Gavin Sheets each had two hits, with Vaughn leading the team in batting average at .244. Chris Flexen started the game, allowing four runs on seven hits over four innings. RHP Jonathan Cannon is set to start the next game, holding a 2-6 record with a 4.02 ERA. Chicago ranks last in the league in runs scored per game and batting average. They have struggled on the road, but have shown improvement in August, hitting more homers and increasing their batting average. However, their offense has been hindered by a lack of walks and high strikeout rates. Overall, Chicago has a power ranking of 30 and a record of 30-95 for the season.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

In their last contest, the San Francisco Giants were shut out by the Athletics, finishing with only four hits. Mark Canha stood out with a 2-2 performance at the plate, while pitcher Hayden Birdsong allowed one run over 4.2 innings. As of now, the Giants have not announced their starting pitcher for the next game. The team's pitching staff has been inconsistent this season, ranking 21st in ERA overall but improving to 3.73 at home. Despite their struggles in night games, the Giants have excelled in striking out batters and limiting home runs. The offense, averaging 4.33 runs per game, has been more successful at home with an increase in extra base hits. However, the team has struggled in driving runners home from scoring position and has left many stranded on base. The Giants currently have a power ranking of 3 and an offense ranking of #16, with an overall record of 63-63. In their recent matchups, Chicago won two out of three games against San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants poised for success against inconsistent White Sox offense

The White Sox offense has exhibited inconsistency throughout this season, making it difficult to justify a discounted price for their performance. Moreover, the Giants pitching staff has consistently maintained a top 10 strikeout rate, posing a significant challenge for the White Sox lineup, which has shown susceptibility to strikeouts. In contrast, the Giants have excelled in hitting home runs, particularly in night games this month, indicating a potential advantage in their offensive capabilities. Therefore, it is advisable to consider the San Francisco Moneyline as a favorable bet in this scenario.

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