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Texas Rangers favored to win as struggling Chicago White Sox face tough matchup

In this matchup, the struggling Texas Rangers are sending out Nathan Eovaldi (9-7, 3.79 ERA) to face the struggling Chicago White Sox led by Ky Bush (0-3, 5.60 ERA). Eovaldi is coming off a win in his last outing, while Bush is looking to bounce back from a tough loss. The Rangers are currently third in the AL West with a 60-71 record, while the White Sox are last in the AL Central at 31-101. Despite their records, Texas is favored to win with Eovaldi on the mound.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -275 | White Sox +231
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (-159) | White Sox +1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 73%.

Texas vs Chicago Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have been struggling offensively this season, ranking 24th in the majors with a .682 team OPS and tied for 21st in home runs. Shortstop Corey Seager has been a bright spot with a .852 OPS and 29 home runs. Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been impressive with strong stats in several categories and a dominant splitter pitch. Injuries have impacted several key players on the team. Overall, with a power ranking of 25, the Rangers are ranked 22nd in offense, 20th in defense, and have a record of 62-71 this season.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox have struggled offensively this season with a .622 team OPS and averaging 3.11 runs per game. Despite their hitting woes, they are decent at stealing bases. Left fielder Andrew Benintendi has also been struggling with a .635 OPS and 14 homers. Pitcher Ky Bush has not performed well statistically, with a 90.2 MPH average exit velocity and other poor metrics. Several players are currently out with injuries. The team has a power ranking of 30 and ranks poorly in offense and defense. Texas recently lost three matchups against Chicago.

Pitching Matchup Favors Texas Rangers to Cover Run Line on the Road

The starting pitchers in this matchup have demonstrated differing levels of performance when analyzing their pitching statistics. Nathan Eovaldi has shown a record of 3-4, with a 4.83 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP in 50.1 innings pitched over nine road starts. On the other hand, Ky Bush has a record of 0-1, with an 8.22 ERA and a .400 batting average against in 7.2 innings pitched over two home starts. The offensive production of both teams has been lackluster since the All-Star break, with the Rangers averaging 3.83 runs in their last 35 games and the White Sox scoring 2.88 runs in their previous 34 games. Therefore, it is recommended to consider the Texas Rangers to cover the run line on the road in this particular matchup.

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