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Cleveland Guardians Look to Dominate Struggling Chicago White Sox in Divisional Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians are set to face off against the struggling Chicago White Sox in a matchup that pits veteran right-hander Alex Cobb (2-1, 2.76 ERA) against rookie Jonathan Cannon (3-9, 4.53 ERA). The Guardians, currently leading the AL Central with an 81-62 record, are hoping to extend their divisional lead with a strong performance from Cobb. Meanwhile, the White Sox, currently sitting at the bottom of the AL Central with a 33-111 record, will look to Cannon to help turn their season around. The Guardians are the clear favorites in this matchup with the current line at Cleveland -225.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians -225 | White Sox +200
• Spread: Guardians -1.5 (-139) | White Sox +1.5 (+119)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 69%.

Cleveland vs Chicago Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are performing well in the MLB with a .704 team OPS, tying them for 16th place with the Colorado Rockies. They are scoring an average of 4.48 runs per game and have excelled in stealing bases, ranking sixth with 131 stolen bases. Third baseman Jose Ramirez is a standout player with impressive stats. Pitcher Alex Cobb has shown potential but has faced some challenges. Cleveland's current injury report includes several key players who are out with various injuries. With a power ranking of 14, the team is ranked 14 in offense, fourth in defense, and has a season record of 82-62.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox are currently struggling at the plate, ranking last in the sport with a .619 team OPS and averaging 3.08 runs per game. Left fielder Andrew Benintendi has also been performing poorly with a .670 OPS. Pitcher Jonathan Cannon has been struggling with various statistics, including strikeout percentage and xERA. The team also has multiple players on the injury report, including third baseman Brooks Baldwin and pitcher Mike Clevinger. The team has a power ranking of 30 and is ranked last for offense. In their last three matchups, Cleveland went 1-2 against Chicago.

Strong Pitching and Bullpen Performances Set Cleveland Guardians Up for Victory Over Lackluster White Sox Offense

The Cleveland Guardians have demonstrated strong pitching performances, particularly from starting pitcher Alex Cobb. In contrast, the White Sox's offense has been lackluster since the All-Star break with a significantly lower run average than the Guardians. Additionally, Cleveland's bullpen boasts the best ERA in the league at 2.77, while Chicago's bullpen ranks near the bottom at 4.96. Considering these factors, the Guardians are positioned favorably to secure a victory in this matchup.

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