Mariners vs. White Sox Prediction
Will the Mariners at least earn a split against the White Sox with a win today at 2:10PM ET in Chicago?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the White Sox are -114 money line favorites versus the Mariners, who have odds of +104 to pull off the upset today in Chicago. With Taijuan Walker set to face Carlos Rodon in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9.5 runs.
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SEATTLE: Walker allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits over 5 2/3 innings in a loss last Tuesday to the Yankees. The 24-year-old made three starts for Triple-A Tacoma after being crushed by the Angels for six runs following a DL-stint for foot tendonitis. He now owns a 4.14 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP on the season.
CHICAGO: Rodon threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a win over the Phillies on Tuesday. He allowed just three hits and walked one while striking out four in the process. It was his fourth consecutive quality start and now owns a 4.02 ERA, a 1.43 WHIP and a 118/40 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 123 innings pitched this season.
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OUR PICK: The Mariners are struggling to produce victories with Walker on the mound. They’re 0-6 in his last six road starts, are 3-8 in his last 11 starts overall, and are 1-4 in his last five outings when he’s pitching on four days of rest. They’ve also dropped four of five overall and have struggled to beat the White Sox in Chicago. After losing last night in the Windy City, the Mariners are now 17-37 in their last 54 games versus the White Sox and 14-42 in their last 56 road games versus Chicago.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: CHICAGO WHITE SOX -114