The Mets head into Sunday's interleague matchup vs. the White Sox looking to extend their winning streak to four games. They are 72-64 on the season and their money line odds are -175 compared to the White Sox at +147. This game is being played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, and the forecasted temperature is 73 degrees with a clear sky.
Chicago will be looking to end a nine-game losing streak, and they are massive underdogs on the money line at +147. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and SNY will be televising this game. First pitch is set for 2:10 ET. Garrett Crochet is starting for the White Sox, while the Mets are going with Sean Manaea.
New York vs. Chicago Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Mets at White Sox
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago
- Date: Sunday, September 1st
- Betting Odds NYM -175 | CHW +147 O/U 8
Mets vs White Sox Last Game Recap
New York picked up a 5-3 road win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a three-run 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th. As for the White Sox, they scored one run in the 2nd inning and added two more in the 9th.
Jesse Winker was the difference for the Mets, as he went 3/3 with a home run and two RBIs. Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos each had two hits and two RBIs. For the White Sox, Andrew Benintendi went 2/5 with an RBI.
Jose Quintana pitched well for the Mets in this one, going five innings and giving up just one run on six hits. He finished with six strikeouts but issued three walks. Davis Martin struggled on the mound for the White Sox, giving up four runs in five innings of work.
Mets Preview
Today's game between the Mets and White Sox has an over/under line of 8 runs. The Mets' games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 68-64. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Mets have gone over the total 14 times and under 6 times. Overall, 56.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.
On the road, the Mets have been a good bet against the run line, going 38-30 on the season. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 33-23 as underdogs. The Mets are 72-64 overall and are eight games behind the Phillies in the NL East.
Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 10-5 with a 3.51 ERA. Manaea's WHIP for the season is currently 1.14, and opponents are batting .205 off the left-hander this year. Manaea is coming off a start in which he gave up three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. He got the win in that outing. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight starts.
Francisco Lindor has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 28 home runs are 2nd on the team and 8th in the MLB. He also comes into the game with a team-leading 79 RBIs and is batting .269 for the season. Pete Alonso is also a power threat in the lineup, as he has gone deep 30 times this season, which is 6th in the league. However, he has struggled a bit of late, going just 4/21 in his last five games.
As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game and are 6th in the league in home runs. They are also one of the better slugging teams in the league, with a team slugging percentage of .420. New York's team batting average of .249 is 8th in the league.
White Sox Preview
This season, the White Sox have been a team to fade on the run line, as they are 56-81 overall and 29-42 at home. As underdogs, they have a 51-78 run line record. Chicago's games have averaged 8.2 runs, and their O/U record is 59-71. Their under streak is at 5 games, and their O/U record in games with an 8-run line is 11-11-3.
Chicago's struggles extend to their overall record, as they are 31-106 and 46.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. The White Sox are currently on a nine-game losing streak and have lost the first two games of their series vs. the Mets.
White Sox starter Garrett Crochet is coming off a short outing in which he didn't record an out. Against the Rangers on August 27th, he gave up a hit and a walk before being pulled from the game. Crochet finished with a no-decision in the outing. Looking back further, he has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Crochet has made 27 appearances this season and has a record of 6-9 with a 3.64 ERA. Opponents are batting .214 this season off Crochet, and he has a total of 180 strikeouts. Crochet's ERA at home is 4.24 compared to 4.84 on the road.
It's been a tough season for the White Sox offense, as they are last in the league in home runs and are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is also 30th in the MLB. As a team, they are batting just .220, which is 20th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .278 is also the worst in the league. One of the few bright spots for the team has been Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi, as they are tied for the team lead with 15 homers apiece.
Benintendi has been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .333 over his last eight games with two homers. Paul DeJong and Martín Maldonado are both on five-game hitting streaks heading into today's game.
Mets vs. White Sox Prediction: White Sox ML +147
Our prediction for today's Mets vs. White Sox game is to take the White Sox on the money line at +147. We actually have the White Sox winning this one 6-5, so you could also look to take the over, as the line is sitting at 8 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Garrett Crochet finishing with six strikeouts, which would have him as the third-best starter in terms of K's. As for Sean Manaea, we have him finishing with six, which would have him as the seventh best.
