The Detroit Tigers (63-66) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (31-98) on Saturday, August 24th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on NBCS. The Tigers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the White Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Tigers. First pitch is set for 6:10 CT.
Tigers vs. White Sox Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: White Sox (+217)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- White Sox have scored 5 or more runs in 4 of their last 15 games.
- White Sox have a recent home win against the Yankees with a score of 12-2 on August 12th.
- White Sox have a head-to-head win against the Tigers with a score of 5-1 on June 22nd.
- White Sox have a better recent home record (18-45) compared to their away record (13-53).
- White Sox have won 3 of their last 15 games, showing potential to break their losing streak.
Tigers vs White Sox
Detroit rallied for two runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Tigers vs. White Sox series. The Tigers scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th, picking up a 5-2 win. Heading into the game, the Tigers were favored at -156 on the money line.
Keider Montero started for the Tigers, going five innings while giving up two runs and striking out four. Will Vest got the win out of the bullpen, and Jason Foley got the save. Chris Flexen put together a good outing for the White Sox, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work.
Matt Vierling and Riley Greene each had two hits and two RBIs for the Tigers’ offense. Korey Lee went 3/4 with an RBI for the White Sox.
As underdogs, the Tigers have a 38-45 straight-up record, but as favorites, they are 25-21. Their series record is 16-19-5, and their overall run line record is 67-62. Detroit games with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 66-60.
With a 63-66 record, the Tigers are 10.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. They are currently on a three-game winning streak and have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games.
Tarik Skubal Gets The Start For The Tigers
Detroit is sending left-hander Tarik Skubal to the mound today vs. the White Sox. He has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 14-4 with a 2.49 ERA. Skubal’s WHIP for the season is .93, and he is coming off a start in which he didn’t factor into the decision. Against the Yankees, he went six innings, giving up one earned run, and five hits. Skubal has made 19 quality starts this season and is averaging 10.72 strikeouts per nine innings. So far, he has allowed 13 homers. Out of his 25 starts, Skubal has finished with a decision in 22 of them.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Tigers are 23rd in the league in scoring, averaging 4.1 runs per game. This is also where they are at in terms of home runs and team batting average. Detroit’s team on-base percentage of .294 is also near the bottom of the league. Matt Vierling and Riley Greene have been the Tigers’ top power threats this season, with Vierling having 14 homers and Greene leading the team with 54 RBIs.
Colt Keith has been swinging a hot bat for the Tigers, going 10/25 over his last six games. This has extended his hitting streak to six games. Over his last four games, Riley Greene has gone 4/17 with a home run and three RBIs.
Chicago has struggled mightily this season, especially in day games, where they are 11-40. They have lost 14 straight series and are 5th in the AL Central, 42.5 games behind the Guardians. The White Sox are 26-95 as underdogs, but 5-3 when favored.
Against the run line, the White Sox are 54-75, with a 49-72 record as underdogs. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs, and their O/U record is 57-66. Today’s O/U line of 7.5 runs is lower than usual, as 66.7% of their games have had higher totals.
Ky Bush Gets The Start For The White Sox
Ky Bush is getting the start for the White Sox today at home against the Tigers. This will be his 4th start of the season, and he has yet to pick up a win, going 0-2 with a no-decision. In his last outing, he took a loss vs. the Astros, going 6 innings and allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Over the last eight games, Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the few bright spots in the White Sox lineup, going 13/33 with two homers and five RBIs. For the season, he is tied for the team lead with 14 homers, but is batting just .222. As a team, the White Sox are dead last in home runs and are averaging only 3.1 runs per game.
Chicago’s offense has been particularly bad in terms of on-base percentage, as they are 28th in walks and have an on-base percentage of just .277. Their team OPS of .621 is also the worst in the league. Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are the team’s top two run producers, with Vaughn leading the team with 53 RBIs and Benintendi right behind him at 42.
Tigers vs White Sox Prediction
We see a lot of value in taking the White Sox on the money line at +217. With the payout being so high, you could also look to take the White Sox on the run line, as we have them winning by a score of 6-5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Ky Bush finishing with seven strikeouts, which is one of the higher projections for today’s starters. As for Tarik Skubal, we have him finishing with six K’s.
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Last updated:August 24, 2024 Tigers, White Sox