Thursday's matchup between the Rangers and White Sox is set to get started at 2:10 PM ET from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. MLBN is carrying this one on TV, and the Rangers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -233 compared to the White Sox at +194. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
The forecast looks good for Thursday's game, with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and partly cloudy skies. Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Rangers, and he will be facing off against Nick Nastrini for the White Sox. Chicago is currently on a six-game losing streak, and they are 5th in the AL Central, while the Rangers are 3rd in the AL West with a record of 62-71.
Texas vs. Chicago Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Rangers at White Sox
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago
- Date: Thursday, August 29th
- Betting Odds TEX -233 | CHW +194 O/U 8.5
Rangers vs White Sox Last Game Recap
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs White Sox series. Texas went into the matchup as -195 favorites and squeaked out a 4-3 win. The Rangers had a big 4th inning, scoring all four of their runs. As for the White Sox, they scored one run in the 5th and added two more in the 9th.
Jack Leiter got the start for the Rangers, going just four innings while giving up two runs and striking out four. Jose Urena came out of the bullpen for the win, and Grant Anderson got the save. Matt Foster only went two innings for the White Sox, giving up two hits and no earned runs.
Texas was led by Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager, as they were the only two Rangers hitters to have more than one hit. Langford, Seager, and Andrew Benintendi each had two RBIs for Texas' offense.
Rangers Preview
As underdogs, the Rangers have gone 32-29 on the run line this season, but as favorites, they are 23-49. Texas is 55-78 on the run line overall, with an average run margin of -0.3 runs per game. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 58-70.
Currently, the Rangers are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have won two straight. They are 3rd in the AL West with a 62-71 record, trailing the Astros by nine games. In the series against the White Sox, Texas is leading and their overall series record is 16-25-1.
Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 23 starts this year and has a record of 9-7 with a 3.79 ERA. Eovaldi's WHIP for the season is currently 1.10. In his last outing, he pitched well, going six innings and giving up three earned runs. He picked up the win in that outing. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Eovaldi has given up at least one homer in each of his last four outings. So far, he has made 12 quality starts.
Corey Seager has been swinging a hot bat for the Rangers, hitting .333 over his last 10 games with three homers and 10 RBIs. Seager's 29 home runs are the most on the team and 8th in the league. Overall, he is batting .277, which is the best mark on the team. Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien are also near the top of the Rangers' home run leaderboard, but Garcia is batting just .224, and Semien isn't much better at .242.
As a team, the Rangers are 23rd in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. They are also below average in home runs, on-base percentage, and OPS. Overall, they are batting just .238. One thing they have done well is avoid strikeouts, as they have the 8th fewest strikeouts in the league.
White Sox Preview
Chicago's struggles this season are reflected in their 55-79 run line record, including a 28-40 record at home and 27-39 on the road. The White Sox have a 31-103 overall record and are 5th in the AL Central, 45 games behind the Guardians. They have lost six straight games and are 0-2 in their current series vs. the Rangers.
For over/under bets, the White Sox have a 59-68 O/U record this season. In games with an O/U line of 8.5 runs, their O/U record is 16-20. The average total line for their games has been 8 runs, and 22.4% of their games have had O/U lines of 8.5 runs, while 50.7% have had lower lines. The current trend for the White Sox is towards the under, as they are on a two-game under streak.
Through six starts, Nick Nastrini has yet to pick up a win, as he is 0-5 with an 8.39 ERA. Opponents are batting .229 off the right-hander this season, and his WHIP is currently 1.99. In his last outing, Nastrini finished with a no-decision, going 4 1/3 innings and giving up one earned run on five hits. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Nastrini's ERA on the road is 15.2 compared to 3.69 at home. Overall, he has allowed six homers and is averaging 6.93 strikeouts per nine innings.
Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are dead last in home runs and are averaging just 3.1 runs per game. Their team batting average of .221 is also one of the worst in the league. One of the few bright spots in their lineup has been Andrew Vaughn, who is hitting .241 for the season and has a team-high 15 homers. Vaughn has also driven in 59 runs, which is the best mark on the team.
Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr. are both near the top of the White Sox's home run leaderboard, but they are hitting just .214 and .224, respectively. Benintendi has gone 4/18 in his last six games, while Vaughn has gone 7/26 in his last seven games. Paul DeJong and Martín Maldonado are both on five-game hitting streaks.
Rangers vs. White Sox Prediction: White Sox ML +194
With the White Sox at +194 on the money line, this is a great value pick for today's game. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the White Sox, and with the payout, we would recommend placing a bet on the White Sox to win straight up.
If you're looking for a potential parlay, you could pair a White Sox win with a player prop. Looking at the starters, we have Nathan Eovaldi finishing with seven strikeouts compared to Nick Nastrini with five.
