Brewers vs. White Sox Prediction
After upsetting the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night, can the Chicago White Sox pull off another surprising win when they meet up at 2:10PM ET?
Game Snapshot & Odds
979 Milwaukee Brewers at 980 Chicago White Sox
Saturday, June 2, 2018
2:10PM ET – Guaranteed Rate Field
TV: NSCH (Chi); FSWI (Mil)
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Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers, the Brewers are favored on the road, as they are getting odds of -140 to win. The White Sox are listed with a money line of +130 to prevail, while the over/under total for the contest has been set at 9 runs. The public betting for this game has 73 percent going on Milwaukee on the road. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our MLB Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
Brewers drop opener
The Brewers were lit up on Friday, losing 8-3 to the struggling White Sox for their second loss in three games. The Brewers are now 36-22 overall with an 18-11 record on the road. Milwaukee is putting up 4.28 runs per game this season while allowing just 3.78 per contest.
Milwaukee sends Jhoulys Chacin to the mound this afternoon. He is 3-1 through 12 starts this year with a 3.69 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP. Chacin has 45 strikeouts and 28 walks through 63.1 innings this season.
White Sox end skid
The White Sox put an end to their four-game losing streak on Friday with the 8-3 win. The Sox are now 17-37 overall and 9-18 at home. Chicago is putting up 4.02 runs per game this season while allowing 5.48 per contest.
James Shields will be the starter for Chicago this afternoon. He has a 1-5 record with a 4.54 ERA and 1.25 WHIP through 11 starts this season. Shields has went seven innings over his last three starts, allowing six runs in 21.1 innings. Shields has 45 strikeouts with 30 walks this season.
MLB Betting Trends
Milwaukee
The Brewers have won 11 of their last 15 games and 20 of their last 26 games following a loss. They also are 21-9 in their last 29 road games against a right-handed starter.
Chicago
The White Sox are just 3-7 in their last 10 interleague home games and 18-38 in their last 56 interleague games overall.
Prediction:
While Shields has been pitching somewhat well lately, I don’t see Chicago have the roster to put together wins consistently, especially against a winning team like Milwaukee. The Brewers have strong pitching that should be able to bounce back from Friday’s letdown.
The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers -140