The Colorado Rockies (27-55) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (24-61) on Sunday, June 30th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on NBCS. The White Sox are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the White Sox. First pitch is set for 1:10 CT.
Rockies vs White Sox
Thanks to an eight-run 8th inning for the White Sox’ offense, they cruised to an easy 11-3 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the White Sox were favored at -113 on the money line.
Chicago’s offense got off to a fast start, scoring four runs in the 1st and adding two more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Rockies got on the board with two runs in the 5th and added their final run in the 6th.
Jonathan Cannon started for the White Sox and picked up the win, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. He finished the game with just three strikeouts and allowed two home runs. As for the Rockies, Cal Quantrill got the start and took the loss, going just 5 1/3 innings and giving up five earned runs.
Colorado is on the road today, looking to snap a five-game losing streak, and they are 27-55 overall. The Rockies are in 5th place in the NL West, and they trail the Dodgers by 24 games for the division lead. So far, they are 10-17 in divisional games this year.
At home, the Rockies are 16-24 and just 11-31 on the road. This season, they are 9-23 in day games and have struggled as the underdog, going 27-55. Colorado’s overall series record is 4-20-2, and they have dropped five straight series.
When betting on the Rockies’ run line this season, you might want to consider their road games. They are 19-23 against the run line on the road, and they have failed to cover in their last five road games. They are also 4-0 against the run line in their last four games when they are favored.
When the Rockies are on the road this season, the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged a combined 10.2 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for Rockies games this season is 42-38, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 7-3. The Rockies have played 67 games with over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 81.7% of their games this season.
Kyle Freeland Gets The Start For The Rockies
Kyle Freeland and the Rockies are on the road to take on the White Sox. Freeland has started 2 games this season and has a loss and a no-decision. In his last start, he went 6 innings and struck out 4, giving up just 1 hit. However, he did take the loss in his first start of the season, as he gave up 4 runs in 5 innings vs. the Blue Jays.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Rockies offense has been a bit below average, averaging 4.2 runs per game (17th). They have been a better offense at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 8th in the league. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 10th in the league, and have the 13th best slugging percentage in the league. The Rockies have been one of the better teams in terms of making contact, as their strikeout rate is the 22nd best in the league.
Ryan McMahon has been the Rockies’ top power threat this season, as his 14 home runs are 12th best in the league. He is also leading the team with 42 RBIs and comes into the game batting .272. Over his last nine games, McMahon is hitting .303 with two homers. Ezequiel Tovar is also having a strong season at the plate, hitting .284 with 12 homers and 36 RBIs.
Chicago is 24-61 overall, putting them 5th in the AL Central, 30 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 6-21. The White Sox have won three straight games, and they are 4-6 across their last 10.
At home, the White Sox are 16-28 this year, which is compared to an 8-33 mark on the road. As the underdog, Chicago is 19-61 this year, and they are a perfect 5-0 as the favorite. Chicago’s overall series record is 5-20-2.
The White Sox have been a good bet on the run line at home, where they are 22-22 compared to 17-24 on the road. They have covered the run line in five straight games as the favorite, and their average run margin in wins is +3.0.
When the White Sox are at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 37-45. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over the total 8 times and under 15 times. This season, 62.4% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.
Garrett Crochet Gets The Start For The White Sox
Left-hander Garrett Crochet gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Rockies at home. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 6-6 with a 3.05 ERA. Crochet’s WHIP for the season is .94, and opponents are batting .193 off him this year. Crochet most recently faced the Dodgers, where he finished with a no-decision, going 5 2/3 innings and not allowing a run. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. Crochet has allowed 10 homers at home compared to 0 on the road.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
For the season, the White Sox are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the majors. They are also near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories, including home runs, batting average, and on-base percentage. One of the few bright spots for the White Sox offense is that both Andrew Vaughn and Paul DeJong have nine and 15 home runs, respectively. DeJong also has 34 RBIs, which is the 2nd best mark on the team.
Luis Robert Jr. has really struggled this season, batting just .207, but he has gone 6/22 in his last six games and has a current three-game hitting streak. Over this stretch, he has two home runs and five runs scored. DeJong also comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak, and he has gone 7/22 in his last six games.
Rockies vs White Sox Prediction
We see the White Sox coming out on top in this one with a final score of 6-5. However, with the payout being just -181, we recommend taking the over at 7.5 runs. Our projections have the White Sox hitting the over by a run, and with the payout sitting at -106, this is a good value.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Kyle Freeland finishing with just four strikeouts, which is the seventh lowest among today’s starters. As for Garrett Crochet, he is projected to finish with seven K’s, which is the fourth best among starters.
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Last updated:June 30, 2024 Rockies, White Sox