Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox Pick

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox
Date: Friday, September 1st, 8:10 ET
Location: Guaranteed Rate Field
TV: NSPCH
Money Line: Tigers -135/White Sox +113 (Wagerweb Sportsbook – Home of the 20 point teaser!)
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Chicago White Sox and the Tigers on Friday, September 1st at Guaranteed Rate Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Tigers vs. White Sox Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Detroit Tigers: 60-74 SU / OU 65-64 / Runline 70-64
Chicago White Sox: 53-81 SU / OU 63-65 / Runline 66-68

Heading into today’s action, the Tigers’ record of 60-74 has them sitting 3rd in the AL Central. Currently, they are nine games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 1-4 and have a road and home record of 31-34 and 29-40, respectively. Detroit’s overall series record sits at 17-21-5.

• The Tigers have covered the runline in 52.2% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.9
• The Tigers have been favored in 17.2% of their games and have runline records of 34-35 and 36-29 at home and on the road, respectively
• Through 134 games, the over has hit in half of the Tigers’ games at 65-64.

For the season, the White Sox have put together a record of 53-81, including going just 4-6 over their last ten games. In the AL Central standings, they are 4th, trailing by 16 games. This year, they have gone 28-37 at home and 25-44 on the road with an overall series mark of 10-27-5.

• The White Sox have covered the runline in 49.3% of their games and have an average run margin of -1.0
• The White Sox have been favored in 30.6% of their games and have runline records of 31-34 and 35-34 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the White Sox have an over/under record of just 63-65.

Pitching Matchup

Detroit starter Eduardo Rodriguez enters with an overall record of 9-7 and ERA of 3.21. His ERA on the road is 3.56 and 4.11 when pitching at home. Rodriguez’s season-long WHIP comes in at 1.11 with a batting average allowed of .228. Opposing teams have put together a slugging percentage of .353 against him.

Eduardo Rodriguez is coming off an outing against the Astros in which he allowed four runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings of work, taking the loss. The Tigers lost the game by a score of 9-2.

The White Sox will turn to starter Touki Toussaint who has an overall record of 2-6. Through 14 appearances his ERA stands at 4.85 with a K/9 figure of 8.8. So far, he has put together of FIP of 5.49 to go along with an OBP of .338.

Touki Toussaint’s most recent appearance ended with him allowing zero runs allowed on two hits to the Athletics. For the game, Toussaint picked up the win as the White Sox won by a score of 6-2.

Tigers vs. White Sox Offense Outlook

This season, Detroit is currently ranked 27th in the league in terms of runs scored, averaging 3.9 runs per game. Their home run count currently stands at 137, which is 21st in the MLB. The team’s batting average of .233 is 21st in the league, including 29th on the road compared to 26th at home.

Detroit Tigers Team Hitting Stats

Detroit Tigers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

This season, Chicago is ranked 23rd in the league in terms of runs scored, with an average of 4.2 runs per game. Although they are not at the top of the league in home runs, they have hit a combined 149 long balls. The team’s current batting average of .241 ranks 16th in the league. On the road, their batting average ranks 25th compared to 17th at home.

Chicago White Sox Top Hitters vs. Lefties

Chicago White Sox Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

Take Chicago White Sox -135