From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have the Mariners and White Sox facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 2:10 PM ET and is being televised on NBCS. The White Sox are the slight money line favorite (-110), while the Mariners are at -108. The over/under line is currently at 7 runs.
Seattle is 55-51 and has won two straight, while the White Sox are 27-80 and have lost 13 in a row. LHP Bryce Miller is starting for the Mariners, and the White Sox are sending Garrett Crochet to the mound.
Seattle vs. Chicago Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Mariners at White Sox
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago
- Date: Sunday, July 28th
- Betting Odds CHW -110 | SEA -108 O/U 7
Mariners vs White Sox Last Game Recap
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Mariners vs White Sox series. Seattle went into the matchup as -153 favorites and squeaked out a 6-3 win. The Mariners offense only had two more hits than the White Sox and struck out 10 times.
Chicago actually got on the board first in this game, scoring one run in the 3rd inning. The Mariners didn't respond with a run until the 4th, but they broke out for three run in the 5th and added two more in the 6th. As for the White Sox, they scored their final two runs in the 8th.
Seattle's top three hitters, Jorge Polanco, Cal Raleigh, and Victor Robles, combined for five of the team's six runs and six of their 12 hits. Polanco and Raleigh each homered for the Mariners.
Mariners Preview
Seattle has struggled against the run line this season, with a 47-59 record. They have been a better bet as underdogs, going 21-17, but their overall series record is 14-17-2. The Mariners are on a three-series losing streak heading into today's game against the White Sox.
In the AL West, the Mariners are 55-51, one game behind the Astros. Their games have averaged 7.5 runs this season, and the over has hit in 67.0% of their games. Today's over/under line is set at 7 runs, and their O/U record in games with a total of 7 runs is 9-16-4.
Right-hander Bryce Miller is getting the start for the Mariners today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 20 starts this year and has a record of 7-7 with an ERA of 3.41. Miller's WHIP for the season is currently 1.03. In his 20 appearances, he has turned in 10 quality starts and is averaging 7.99 strikeouts per nine innings. Miller most recently pitched on July 22nd, where he went seven innings, giving up no earned runs on five hits. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he hadn't allowed a homer in three straight starts.
Cal Raleigh has been the Mariners' most consistent power threat this season, as his 21 homers is 1st on the team and 12th in the MLB. He also has 63 RBIs, which is also the best mark on the team and 12th in the league. Julio Rodriguez has been a solid all-around hitter for the Mariners, batting .263 with 11 homers and 37 RBIs.
Over their last five games, Jorge Polanco has gone 5/20 with three homers and five RBIs, while Victor Robles is also swinging a hot bat, going 7/20 in that stretch. Both players are currently on three-game hitting streaks. As a team, the Mariners are batting just .218 and are averaging 3.8 runs per game.
White Sox Preview
Chicago is on a 13-game losing streak and has an overall record of 27-80, putting them 5th in the AL Central, 36.5 games behind the Guardians. The White Sox are 42-57 against the run line and their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
When the total is set at 7 runs, the over/under record for White Sox games is 4-5-2. The over has hit in 87.9% of their games this season, and they are currently on a two-game over streak.
Left-hander Garrett Crochet gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Mariners at home. Crochet has made 21 starts this year and has a record of 6-7 with a 3.07 ERA. Coming into this game, he has a WHIP of .97 and has pitched 111 1/3 innings. Crochet has turned in 11 quality starts this year and is averaging 12.69 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Crochet took the loss, giving up two earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss.
Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in the league in batting average and on-base percentage. They are also 30th in the league in scoring, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. The White Sox have been just as bad at home as they have been on the road. As a team, they are batting just .217 and have an OPS of .620.
Paul DeJong has been the team's top power threat this season, as he has 17 homers, which is 15th best in the league. However, he is batting just .227 for the season. Andrew Vaughn has been the team's most consistent hitter, as he is batting .234 with 11 homers and 45 RBIs. Vaughn is also on a five-game hitting streak. Luis Robert Jr. has also struggled this season, hitting just .214 and is batting only .114 over his last nine games.
Mariners vs. White Sox Prediction: White Sox ML -110
Getting the White Sox at -110 to pick up a win at home is the way we recommend playing this one. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the White Sox, giving you the option to also look at the over, as the line is sitting at 7 runs.
If you're looking for a parlay, you could pair a White Sox win with a look at the over. Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Garrett Crochet finishing with eight strikeouts compared to Bryce Miller with five.