White Sox vs. Tigers Prediction
Will the Chicago White Sox continue their recent success when they hit the road to face the Detroit Tigers at 7:10PM ET?
Game Snapshot & Odds
965 Chicago White Sox at 966 Detroit Tigers
Friday, May 25, 2018
7:10PM ET – Comerica Park
TV: FSDT (Det); WGN (CHW)
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Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers, the Tigers are the slim favorite at home, as they are getting odds of -110 to win, while the White Sox are listed with odds of +100 to prevail. The over/under total for the contest has been set at 9 runs. The public betting for this game currently has 61 percent of the wagers going on Detroit at home. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our MLB Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
White Sox actually winning
The White Sox have not had a great year, but they have won four of their last six after winning series against the Rangers and Orioles. Chicago is now 15-32 overall and 7-14 on the road. Chicago is averaging 3.94 runs per game this season while allowing 5.45 runs per contest.
Reynaldo Lopez gets the start for the White Sox this evening. He is 1-3 through his first nine starts. He has a 2.98 ERA this season with a 1.16 WHIP. Lopez has pitched a total of 54.1 innings and has 39 strikeouts with 23 walks.
Tigers snap losing streak
The Tigers put an end to their five-game losing streak on Wednesday with a 4-1 win at Minnesota. Detroit is now 21-28 overall and 12-10 at home. The Tigers are putting up 4.18 runs per game this year while giving up 4.65 runs per contest.
Mike Fiers gets the start for the Tigers this evening. He is 4-3 through eight starts with a 4.57 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Fiers has pitched a total of 43.1 innings and has 28 strikeouts and seven walks.
MLB Betting Trends
Chicago
The White Sox have lost five of their last six Friday games and five of their last six divisional games.
Detroit
The Tigers are just 7-21 in their last 28 Friday games. Detroit has also lost 11 of its last 36 series openers. However, they have won six of their last eight home games.
Prediction:
Neither team has been able to sustain much success this season, but I think Chicago is the play tonight. Lopez already pitched seven scoreless against the Tigers this year and Chicago actually comes into tonight with some momentum. If Lopez can give them another strong start, Chicago should be able to take care of business.
The Pick: Chicago White Sox +100