From Comerica Park in Detroit, we have the White Sox and Tigers facing off in an AL Central matchup. Sunday's forecast in Detroit calls for light rain and temperatures in the mid 70s. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Tigers are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -182 compared to the White Sox at +152.
First pitch for this one is set for 1:40 PM ET, and NBCS will be televising the game. Jonathan Cannon is starting for the White Sox, while the Tigers are going with Reese Olson. Chicago is 5th in the AL Central, and they have a record of 21-57, while the Tigers are 4th at 35-41.
Chicago vs. Detroit Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: White Sox at Tigers
- Where: Comerica Park Detroit
- Date: Sunday, June 23rd
- Betting Odds DET -182 | CHW +152 O/U 8.5
White Sox vs Tigers Last Game Recap
Chicago cruised to a 5-1 win over the Tigers in the most recent game of this series. The White Sox had a huge 4th inning, scoring two of their five runs and picking up two of their nine hits. As for the Tigers, they scored their only run in the 8th inning.
Drew Thorpe started for the White Sox and picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued four walks. Kenta Maeda had a rough outing for the Tigers, taking the loss after going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.
Korey Lee was the difference for the White Sox, as he homered, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Nicky Lopez and Andrew Vaughn each drove in two for Chicago's offense.
White Sox Preview
Chicago has struggled on the road this season, with an 8-32 record, and they are 29 games behind the Tigers in the AL Central. The White Sox are 21-57 overall and have lost three straight series, with an overall series record of 4-18-2. As underdogs, they are 18-57, but they are 3-0 when favored.
Against the run line, the White Sox are 35-43, including a 17-23 record on the road. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs this season, and their over/under record is 35-40. The under has hit in their last five games, and their under streak is at 5 games.
Jonathan Cannon gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Tigers on the road. He has made five starts this year and has a record of 1-1 with an ERA of 3.34. In his 32 1/3 innings of work, Cannon has turned in two quality starts and is coming off a great outing. In his last appearance, he went 8 2/3 innings, giving up no runs and picking up the win. Looking at his overall numbers, Cannon has a WHIP of 1.24 and is averaging 7.79 strikeouts per nine innings. So far, he has allowed three homers and is giving up a batting average of .256.
Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in the league in both team batting average and on-base percentage. They are also dead last in OPS and have the 2nd fewest home runs in the league. As a team, they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league.
Andrew Vaughn has been a bright spot for the White Sox this season, as he is batting .243 with nine homers and 35 RBIs. He is also on a seven-game hitting streak and has gone 10/25 in his last six games. Paul DeJong has 14 homers this season, but is batting just .237. He has gone deep twice in his last six games.
Tigers Preview
As the underdog, the Tigers have a 25-17 run line record, but overall, they are 33-43 against the run line. They have an 18-16 record as the favorite straight up and are 13-14 at home. Detroit is looking to break a four-series losing streak and improve their 9-11-4 series record for the season.
Today, the Tigers are 14 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central, holding a 35-41 overall record. They have lost seven of their last 10 games and are hoping to bounce back at home. The O/U record for Tigers games this season is 40-34, with the average run total per game being 8.3 runs.
Detroit is sending right-hander Reese Olson to the mound today vs. the White Sox. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 1-8 with an ERA of 3.39. Opposing batters are hitting .242 this season off Olson, and his WHIP is 1.23. The last time he pitched, Olsen turned in a solid outing, going six innings and not giving up a run vs. the Braves. He finished with eight strikeouts in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts.
Over his last nine games, Riley Greene has gone 11/31 with two homers and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting .257 with a team-high 14 homers and 37 RBIs. Matt Vierling is also having a solid season at the plate, with a batting average of .255 and nine homers.
As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have a collective batting average of just .229. Detroit's team on-base percentage of .296 is also one of the worst marks in the league.
White Sox vs. Tigers Prediction: White Sox ML +152
Our predicted final score for the White Sox and Tigers matchup is 5-4 in favor of the White Sox. With the White Sox being the underdog, you can get them at +152 on the money line, and this is our recommended pick.
If you're looking for a parlay, we could also see the White Sox and Tigers combining for more than 8.5 runs. But, if you're looking to stick with a straight bet, we would recommend sticking with the White Sox to pick up the win.
