The Chicago White Sox (36-116) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (61-90) on Wednesday, September 18th. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on NBCS. The Angels 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 Angels. First pitch is set for 3:07 CT.
White Sox vs. Angels Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Angels (-157)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
- Angels have won 4 out of their last 6 home games.
- Angels have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
- White Sox have lost 9 out of their last 10 away games.
- White Sox have allowed an average of 6.8 runs per game in their last 5 away games.
- Angels have a recent head-to-head home win against the White Sox, scoring 5 runs and allowing 0.
White Sox vs Angels
Thanks to a good outing from Griffin Canning, the Angels picked up a 5-0 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Canning went six innings and didn’t give up a run as he picked up a win in the game. Heading into the game, the Angels were favored at -149 on the money line.
Chicago’s offense struggled in the game, as they finished with just six hits and struck out nine times. Davis Martin got the start for the White Sox, going five innings and giving up three earned runs.
Eric Wagaman hit the game’s only home run while going 3/4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Taylor Ward also had a three-hit game for the Angels’ offense.
Chicago’s struggles this season have been reflected in their 61-91 run line record, including a 30-44 mark on the road. They are 5th in the AL Central with a 36-116 record, trailing the Guardians by 51 games. The White Sox are 16-58 on the road and 20-58 at home, with an average scoring margin of -2.3 runs per game on the road.
Overall, the White Sox have played 117 games with over/under lines under 9 runs, and their over/under record is 65-79. The O/U record for games with a line of 9 runs is 11-16-3. Today’s O/U line is set at 9 runs, and their combined run average is 8.2 runs per game.
Jared Shuster Gets The Start For The White Sox
Chicago is sending left-hander Jared Shuster to the mound today vs. the Angels. Shuster has made three starts and 36 appearances this season. His record is 1-4, and he has an ERA of 4.54. This year, opponents are batting .267 off Shuster, and his WHIP is 1.50. The last time he pitched was on September 15th out of the bullpen. In that outing, he went 1 2/3 innings, giving up one hit and two walks. Shuster didn’t give up a run in that appearance and finished with a no decision. He has finished with a no decision in three straight outings.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago comes into today’s game as the worst offensive team in the league, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. They are also the league’s worst home run hitting team and have the worst team batting average in the league. The White Sox have just two players with more than 10 homers this season, with Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn sitting at 19 and 18 homers, respectively.
Benintendi has been swinging the bat well of late, going 7/25 in his last seven games with three homers. Lenyn Sosa has also been hot, batting .391 over his last six games. Paul DeJong and Martín Maldonado are both on five-game hitting streaks.
Struggling as the underdog, the Angels have a 54-74 record, compared to 7-16 as the favorite. They have lost three straight series and are 2-8 in their last 10 games. Overall, the Angels are 61-90, 5th in the AL West, and trail the Astros by 21 games.
Against the run line, the Angels are 38-39 at home and 70-58 as underdogs. Their over/under record is 72-73, with games averaging 8.8 runs. In games with the total set at 9 runs, they are 13-18-4. Today’s O/U line is set at 9 runs for their matchup against the White Sox.
Jack Kochanowicz Gets The Start For The Angels
Right-hander Jack Kochanowicz gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the White Sox at home. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with an ERA of 5.08. Kochanowicz’s WHIP for the season is 1.42, and opponents are batting .309 this year. In his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight outings. Kochanowicz has allowed at least one homer in three straight starts.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Over the past 10 games, Nolan Schanuel has been on a tear, going 12/32 with a home run and seven RBIs. Taylor Ward has also been swinging the bat well, going 11/34 with three homers over that stretch. Schanuel also comes into the game on an eight-game hitting streak, while Eric Wagaman has a four-game streak going.
For the season, Zach Neto and Taylor Ward are the Angels’ top two home run hitters, and they are both batting .248. Neto has 71 RBIs this season, which is the best mark on the team, while Ward is just behind him at 69. As a team, the Angels are 27th in runs per game at 3.9 and are also near the bottom of the league in most other offensive categories.
White Sox vs Angels Prediction
Our predicted final score for this White Sox and Angels matchup is 6-5 in favor of the Angels. Given that they are at home, we will be going with the Angels on the money line, where the payout is -157.
Looking at today’s starters, we have Jared Shuster finishing with five strikeouts, which is the fifth lowest among today’s starters. As for the Angels’ starter, Jack Kochanowicz, we have him finishing with five K’s, which is the eighth lowest.
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Last updated:September 18, 2024 Angels, White Sox