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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, August 3rd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - White Sox vs. Rangers
The White Sox take on the Rangers on Thursday, August 3rd 2023 at Globe Life Field, Arlington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago White Sox (43-66) vs. Texas Rangers (62-46)
- Date: Thursday, August 3rd 2023
- Time: 2:05 ET
- Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington
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Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Texas, the White Sox have a record of just 43-66. This places the team 4th in the AL Central. The White Sox will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (20-37) above the .500 mark.
Chicago's record against the runline sits at 53-56 while being favored 36 times in 109 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 49-54.
White Sox starter Touki Toussaint comes into the game with a record of just 1-3. So far, Touki Toussaint has put together an ERA of 3.5 across his nine outings. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .177 against him. So far, Toussaint has given up two home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .268. Toussaint has a WHIP of 1.25, with 23 walks allowed.
On offense, Chicago has struggled to bring runners across the plate, averaging just 4.1 runs per game. Although the team has struggled to score runs, their combined batting average of .236 comes in closer to the league average. So far, the team is the 18th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 120 deep shots. Chicago's OBP of .294 places them 23rd in the league.
Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Texas Rangers host the Chicago White Sox, they have a record of 62-46, placing them 1st in the AL West. On the season, the Rangers have an above .500 home record, going 36-20 at Globe Life Field.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 63-45, Texas has been favored 64.8% of the time this season. The team has an over/under record of 55-47, with an average betting line of 9.
Texas pitcher Max Scherzer gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 9-4. Heading into action, Max Scherzer has an ERA of 4.01. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .236. So far, Scherzer has given up 23 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .312. Scherzer has a WHIP of 1.19, with 30 walks allowed.
Offensively, Texas has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 5.8 runs per game, ranks 1st in the MLB. The Rangers have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .273 ranks 1st in the league. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 149 home runs (6th). Up to this point, Texas has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 1st at .342.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - White Sox vs. Rangers
Heading into today's matchup between Texas and the White Sox, the Rangers are the heavy favorite at -265 on the moneyline. Texas' implied win probability sits at 72.6%. Yet, our MLB model is projecting the White Sox to put together a good performance at the plate, making them an excellent candidate to cover at +1.5 runs.
Recommended Betting Pick: White Sox +1.5
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