From Fenway Park in Boston, we have the White Sox and Red Sox facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 7:15 PM ET, and FOX is carrying it on TV.
The Red Sox are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -197 compared to the White Sox at +165. This will be Garrett Crochet for the White Sox vs. Cooper Criswell for the Red Sox. The White Sox have the worst record in the AL at 32-110, while the Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East at 71-70.
Chicago vs. Boston Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: White Sox at Red Sox
- Where: Fenway Park Boston
- Date: Saturday, September 7th
- Betting Odds BOS -197 | CHW +165 O/U 9
White Sox vs Red Sox Last Game Recap
Boston picked up a 3-1 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 7th inning, scoring all three of their runs. As for the White Sox, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -285 on the money line.
Nick Pivetta started for the Red Sox and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued three walks. On the other side, Davis Martin started for the White Sox and took the loss, giving up one earned run in six innings of work.
Rafael Devers went 2/4 with an RBI, while Ceddanne Rafaela also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs for Boston's offense. Xander Bogaerts scored two runs and stole a base for the Red Sox.
White Sox Preview
This season, the White Sox have struggled in series, going 6-38-2, and have lost 18 straight series. Their overall run line record is 57-85, with a -2.1 run differential per game. On the road, they are 28-42 against the run line, and as underdogs, they are 52-82 against the run line.
Chicago's over/under record for the season is 61-73, with an average of 8.2 runs per game. When the O/U line is 9 runs, their record is 11-15-3, and only 2.8% of their games have had a total of 9 or higher.
Through 28 starts, Garrett Crochet has a record of 6-10 and an ERA of 3.61. This year, he has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 12.82 strikeouts per nine innings. Crochet's last outing came on September 1st, where he took the loss, going 3 1/3 innings and giving up one earned run. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up a homer. Crochet has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 4.14 compared to 4.84 on the road.
For the season, the White Sox are averaging just 3 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have also been one of the worst home run hitting teams in the league and are near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage and slugging. Collectively, the team is batting just .220.
Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi have been the White Sox's top home run hitters this season, but both have struggled in terms of batting average. Vaughn has gone just 3/16 in his last five games, while Benintendi is batting just .218 for the season. Nicky Lopez has gone 5/13 in his last four games and is also on a three-game hitting streak.
Red Sox Preview
As underdogs, the Red Sox have a 40-32 run line record, but they are 25-45 vs. the run line at home. Overall, their run line record is 65-76. Boston's over/under record for the season is 72-62, with an average total line of 9 runs per game.
In the AL East, the Red Sox are 10.5 games behind the Orioles and the second Wild Card spot. They have an overall record of 71-70 and have lost their last two series. At home, they are 32-38, while on the road, they are 39-32.
Through 16 starts, Cooper Criswell has a record of 5-4 and an ERA of 4.14 for the Red Sox. He has made 22 total appearances this season. Criswell's WHIP for the season is currently 1.32, and opponents are batting .274 off the right-hander this year. Criswell is coming off a start in which he didn't give up a run. Against the Tigers on September 1st, he went four innings and gave up just two hits. He finished with five strikeouts in that outing. Criswell has not allowed a homer in his last three appearances.
Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 4.7 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, the Red Sox are batting .255, which is the 4th best mark in the league. They are also one of the league's top power-hitting teams, as their 173 home runs is the 7th best mark in the MLB.
Jarren Duran comes into the game with a team-leading batting average of .292, and he is also 2nd on the team with 72 RBIs. Duran has gone 6/23 in his last six games. Rafael Devers is the team's top power threat, as his 28 homers is the best mark on the team and 14th best in the league. He is also 1st on the team with 81 RBIs.
White Sox vs. Red Sox Prediction: Over 9 Runs -107
Our prediction for the White Sox vs. Red Sox game is to take the over, with the line being set at 9 runs. Offensively, we have the Red Sox picking up a 6-4 win, giving us plenty of cushion on the over/under line.
If you're looking for a money line pick, the Red Sox are the way to go. However, at -197, we would rather take the over at -107. Looking at some potential player props, we have Garrett Crochet finishing with six strikeouts compared to Cooper Criswell with five.
