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Detroit Tigers Favored to Beat Chicago White Sox in Monday Evening Matchup, Odds Shift to -150

As we approach the end of August, baseball fans can anticipate an exciting matchup between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox. This showdown in the American League central division pits a team fighting for their playoff chances against another striving to avoid becoming the worst team in MLB history. The Tigers are currently favored to win with odds at -150. The starting pitcher for the Tigers will be (ERA: ), while the White Sox will start with Davis Martin (ERA: 3.22). Initially listed as -133 favorites, the Tigers' odds have shifted to -148. It will be a game worth watching as both teams seek to achieve their respective goals.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -148 | White Sox +135
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+105) | White Sox +1.5 (-122)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 60%.

Detroit vs Chicago Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are heading into the final game of a 4-game series with hopes of completing a sweep against their division rivals. The team has been performing well recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games and improving to .500 on the season. Despite currently being in 4th place in the AL Central, ESPN still gives the Tigers a 2% chance at making the playoffs this year. Their lineup has been average this season, scoring 556 runs, but is led by young star Kerry Carpenter, who has a .917 OPS. The Tigers have been hot at the plate, scoring 27 runs in the first 3 games of the series. Rookie pitcher Ty Madden will make his MLB debut on Monday, facing a struggling opponent. The Tigers are ranked 23rd in offense, 11th in defense, and have a record of 62-66 this season, with a power ranking of 20.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox are currently in a historically bad position this season, sitting in last place with a 31-100 record. They are on pace to potentially break the MLB record for futility set by the 1962 Mets. The team has struggled offensively, ranking last in baseball for runs scored with only 408 on the year. On the defensive side, they have allowed the second most runs in the league. Chicago has lost 8 of their last 10 games and are facing the possibility of being swept by their division rivals. To have a chance in their next game, they will need a strong pitching performance from Davis Martin, who has shown reasonable success this year despite a small sample size. In power rankings, the White Sox sit at 30th and are ranked 30th for offense and 29th for defense. In their recent matchups, Detroit has gone 1-2 against Chicago.

Detroit Tigers Favored to Beat Chicago White Sox in Monday Evening Matchup

The Detroit Tigers are favored to win against the Chicago White Sox, with a line of -150. The Tigers have been performing well, winning 7 out of their last 10 games and have been dominant in the series against the White Sox. With a strong lineup, led by young talent Kerry Carpenter, the Tigers are expected to secure a victory on Monday evening. The White Sox rank last in runs scored, making it difficult for them to keep up with the Tigers' offense. Though Ty Madden is making his MLB debut for Detroit, he is anticipated to perform well against the struggling White Sox lineup. Despite strong performances from Davis Martin in limited appearances for Chicago, the team's overall shortcomings are not likely to be overcome in this match.

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