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Baltimore Orioles Poised to Secure Top Seed in American League with Victory Over Chicago White Sox on Run Line

The Baltimore Orioles will begin their home series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday at 3:05 PM Eastern. The Orioles have been performing well, winning four of their last five games. The starting pitchers for this game will be Chris Flexen for the White Sox and Corbin Burnes for the Orioles. Baltimore is the betting favorite, with the current line opening at -360 and now at Baltimore -369. It will be an exciting matchup to watch.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +310 | Orioles -369
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+144) | Orioles -1.5 (-166)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 79%.

Chicago vs Baltimore Stats

Chicago White Sox

RHP Chris Flexen is scheduled to start game one for the White Sox, despite dropping his last two outings against the Orioles. In his most recent start, Flexen allowed four runs on five hits in 4.2 innings, continuing a streak of dropping his last five games. He currently holds a record of 2-13 with an ERA of 5.29, which has been higher on the road with an average of one home run allowed per start. Flexen's OBA increases over .300 in daytime games. Transitioning from a weak pitching month in August, he will look to turn things around in September. As a team, the White Sox rank last in the league in both runs scored per game and batting average, and struggle particularly when hitting on the road. With a power ranking of 30, their offense and defense both rank near the bottom of the league, and they have a season record of 31-107. The key for the White Sox will be to improve their hitting consistency and performance on the road in order to turn around a challenging season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

Baltimore Orioles' RHP Corbin Burnes will be starting the first game against the White Sox, coming off a decent performance in his last outing. Despite a rough August, Burnes will be looking to bounce back in September. The Orioles have a strong offense, ranking 4th in the league in runs scored per game, with strong batting averages at home. They have been hitting for power, ranking 2nd in home run rate, helping them drive in runs at a high rate. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 18 and a record of 79-59, with room for improvement on the defensive side. Chicago has beaten Baltimore in their last three matchups.

Baltimore Orioles Poised to Secure Top Seed in American League with Victory Over Chicago White Sox on Run Line

Although the Chicago White Sox may have limited motivation beyond pride, the Baltimore Orioles remain focused on securing a top seed in the American League. Burnes has a history of performing effectively against the White Sox, particularly in home games with a high strikeout rate during daytime matches, which could pose a challenge for Chicago's hitters. Conversely, Flexen has shown susceptibility while pitching, and Baltimore, ranking 11th in batting average, is poised to capitalize on this weakness. Considering these factors, it is advisable to favor Baltimore with the run line in this matchup.

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