Thursday's matchup between the Angels and White Sox is set to get started at 2:10 PM ET from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. The Angels are favored on the money line, and the money line odds have them at -122 compared to the White Sox at +104. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.
Los Angeles will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak, as they are 63-95 overall. Chicago comes in with a record of 38-120 and they are 5th in the AL Central. The Angels are 5th in the AL West. Tyler Anderson is starting for the Angels, and the White Sox are going with Chris Flexen. NBCS will be televising this game.
Los Angeles vs. Chicago Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Angels at White Sox
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago
- Date: Thursday, September 26th
- Betting Odds LAA -122 | CHW +104 O/U 7.5
Angels vs White Sox Last Game Recap
Chicago rallied for two runs in the 10th inning in the most recent game of this White Sox vs. Angels series. The White Sox scored two runs in the 2nd inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 10th, picking up a 4-3 win. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +101 on the money line.
Davis Martin got the start for the White Sox, going just 3 2/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out four. Jared Shuster got the win out of the bullpen, and Liam Hendriks got the save. Jose Suarez went five innings for the Angels, giving up three earned runs on five hits.
Korey Lee was the difference for the White Sox, as he homered in the 2nd inning and scored the game-winning run in the 10th. Andrew Benintendi also had a two-hit game for Chicago. Zach Neto went 2/4 with an RBI for the Angels.
Angels Preview
Los Angeles has struggled this season, as they are 63-95 overall and on a two-game losing streak. They are 5th in the AL West, 22.5 games behind the Astros. The Angels have a 3-7 record in their last ten games and are 14-33-3 in series this year.
When it comes to the run line, the Angels have been a better bet as underdogs, with a 71-61 record. As favorites, they are just 6-20 on the run line. The over/under record for Angels games this season is 75-77, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs. The under is currently on a two-game streak for the Angels.
Left-hander Tyler Anderson gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 30 starts this season and has a record of 10-14 with a 3.70 ERA. Anderson's WHIP for the season is currently 1.28. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts. Looking at his numbers on the road, Anderson is 7-5 with a 2.99 ERA. At home, his record is 3-9 with a 5.13 ERA. Anderson's last outing came on September 20th, where he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of work.
So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the worst in the league, as they are 27th in runs scored and are batting just .229, which is 21st in the league. As a team, they are averaging only 4 runs per game and have been even worse at home, averaging just 4 runs per game. One of the few bright spots for the Angels offense has been their home run numbers, as they are 20th in the league in home runs.
Heading into today's game, Taylor Ward and Zach Neto are the top home run hitters for the Angels, with Ward having gone deep 25 times and Neto 23. Ward is also 2nd on the team with 74 RBIs, while Neto is the team's current leader in RBIs. Ward comes into the game on an eight-game hitting streak, while Neto has gone just 7/36 in his last nine games.
White Sox Preview
Chicago has gone 5-5 in their last 10 games and are currently 5th in the AL Central with a 38-120 record. They trail the Guardians by 53.5 games for the division lead. The White Sox have been a profitable team to bet against on the run line, with a 65-93 record. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and the over has hit in three straight games.
As underdogs, the White Sox are 60-90 on the run line, and they are 4-2 straight up in their last six games as underdogs. At home, they are 22-58 straight up and 33-47 on the run line. The White Sox have won four straight games at home as underdogs.
Right-hander Chris Flexen gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Angels at home. Flexen has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 2-15 with a 5.15 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Flexen has a WHIP of 1.54 and opponents are batting .279 this season. He has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 6.79 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Flexen took the loss, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had gone two straight outings without giving up a homer.
So far this season, the White Sox are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also at the bottom of the league in team batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. As a team, they are batting just .221 and have a collective on-base percentage of .278.
Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are tied for the team lead in homers, with 19, but both players are batting under .230 for the season. Vaughn has driven in 67 runs, which is the best mark on the team. Over his last six games, Korey Lee is 5/13, with two homers. Lenyn Sosa is also on a nice run, going 7/21 over his last seven games.
Angels vs. White Sox Prediction: White Sox ML +104
Getting the White Sox at +104 on the money line is a great value pick, as we have them winning this game by a score of 6-5. If you're looking for a parlay, you could also take the over, as we have the total runs at 11, and with the line sitting at 7.5, there is some nice value there as well.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Chris Flexen finishing with four strikeouts, which is the lowest among today's starters. As for Tyler Anderson, he is projected to finish with four K's, and we have him finishing with a 5.40 ERA.
