White Sox vs. Tigers Prediction
The Chicago White Sox and the host Detroit Tigers split their doubleheader yesterday and now prepare for this afternoon’s series finale. Can Chicago register the win as the slight favorites?
Game Snapshot
915 Chicago White Sox at 916 Detroit Tigers
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Comerica Park at 1:10PM ET
TV: FS-D
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the White Sox are a -107 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Tigers are a -103 underdog, while the total is set at 9 runs. As of Wednesday morning, 80 percent of public bets are pouring in on visiting Chicago. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest info.
White Sox drop nightcap
After winning the doubleheader opener 5-3 Tuesday afternoon, Chicago lost the second game by a score of 10-6. Leury Garcia helped pace the White Sox offense in game two as he finished 3-for-4 with a triple, a run and an RBI. Ryan Goins ended the game 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Eloy Jimenez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Hector Santiago suffered the loss as he allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits with five strikeouts and two walks over 4 2/3 innings. Ivan Nova draws the start today as he enters with a 6-9 record, 5.10 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 85 strikeouts over 130 2/3 innings.
Tigers offense comes alive in game two
Detroit lost 5-3 in the afternoon game Tuesday afternoon at home versus Chicago, but rebounded with a 10-6 win in game two of the doubleheader. Jordy Mercer helped lead the Tigers offense as he ended the game 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBIs. Miguel Cabrera finished 3-for-5 with a double and two runs. John Hicks was 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs scored and an RBI. Drew VerHagen picked up the win as he allowed one earned run on seven hits with five strikeouts and no walks over five innings. Tyler Alexander gets the start today as he enters with an 0-2 record, 4.50 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 22 innings pitched.
MLB Betting Trends
Chicago
The White Sox are 8-18 in their last 26 games overall. Chicago is 1-4 in its last five games versus the AL Central.
Detroit
The Tigers are 10-43 in their last 53 games. Detroit is 2-11 in its last 13 games versus a team with a losing record.
Prediction:
Nova has pitched very well lately and the White Sox hit lefties pretty well. I’m actually surprised Chicago isn’t a slightly bigger favorite. Take advantage.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: CHICAGO WHITE SOX -107