Astros vs White Sox Betting Odds
When: August 15, 2022, at 8:10 p.m. EDT
Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field – Chicago, IL
Astros vs White Sox Betting Preview
An American League battle begins Monday night when the Houston Astros (75-41, 36-23 away) visit the Chicago White Sox (59-56, 28-29 home). Houston is running away with the AL West and currently lead the Yankees by 2.5 games in the race for the best record in the AL. Chicago is 2.5 games back in the AL Central and two back in the Wild Card race. This game will air live on FS1.
Yordan Alvarez should be a top three MVP finisher this season as he leads Houston with a .297 batting average and 31 home runs. Kyle Tucker has a team high 71 RBIs. The Astros are batting .244 and the pitching staff has combined for a 3.02 ERA and 1.10 WHIP.
Chicago has been led by Andrew Vaughn’s .301 batting average and 58 RBIs. Jose Abreu leads the way with 14 home runs. The White Sox are batting .259 and the pitchers have recorded a 3.89 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. For more free MLB picks check out our MLB Betting section
Astros vs White Sox Betting Trends
Astros
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games.
- Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
- Houston are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games against Chi White Sox.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road.
- Houston are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American League.
- Houston are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division.
White Sox
- Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 games against Houston.
- Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
- Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Houston.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 games against an opponent in the American League West Division.
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi White Sox’s last 20 games played on a Monday when at home.
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Astros vs White Sox Pick & Prediction
Last time out, Houston finished off the sweep against Oakland with a 6-3-win Sunday. The Astros led 6-0 in this one but had to hold off a feisty Oakland team that scored three runs in the final two innings. Alex Bregman went 2-4 with one home run, one double, three RBIs and one run scored in the win. Cristian Javier improved to 7-8, Cole Irvin fell to 6-10 and Ryan Pressly saved his 23rd game of the season.
Chicago finished off the sweep of Detroit with a 5-3-win Sunday. Detroit jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the White Sox scored the next five runs to take control and win the game. AJ Pollock went 2-4 with one home run, one double, one RBI and two runs scored in the win. Lance Lynn improved to 3-5, Tyler Alexander fell to 2-7 and Kendall Graveman saved his sixth game of the year.
Pitching Matchup: Jose Urquidy (11-4, 3.85 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) vs Johnny Cueto (4-5, 2.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP)