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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox, 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 Monday August 15th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. White Sox
The Astros take on the White Sox on Monday, August 15th at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (75-41) vs. Chicago White Sox (59-56)
- Date: Monday August 15th, 2022
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Houston travels to take on the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field with a record of 75-41, placing them 1st in the AL West division. When playing away from home, the Astros have played well posting a record of 36-23. The team is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 6-3 win over the Athletics. So far, Houston has won 24 out of their first 38 series, 24-11-3.
For Houston, Jose Urquidy gets the start, currently holding a record of 11-4. Heading into action, his ERA comes in at 3.85. Currently, opponents have a batting average of 0.246 against him. Per 9 innings, Urquidy is giving up an average of 1.51 home runs, well above the MLB average. In his previous outings, Urquidy has struck out 3.62 batters for every issued walk. This includes averaging 4.47 K's per game.
On the season, Houston boasts the 11th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.53 runs per game. When playing on the road, the team has a run differential of 13. So far, the Astros have combined for a team batting average of .243, placing them 15th in the league. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .323. The team's lineup is hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.37 home runs per game (4th). To date, the team's barrel rate of 8.3% ranks near the top of the league. For the year, Houston has the MLB's 12th best OBP at .318 and a walk rate of 9.1%.
Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago White Sox enter play ranked 2nd in the AL Central division, with an overall record of 59-56. The White Sox will need a win in today's game to move their record at Guaranteed Rate Field (28-29) above the .500 mark. Chicago is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 5-3 win over the Tigers. So far, the team has won 15 out of their first 36 series, 15-13-8.
The White Sox will send Johnny Cueto to the mound with an overall record of 4-5. In his 16 appearances, Cueto has an ERA of 2.91. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .263. So far, opponents have taken Cueto over the fence 11 times across 102 innings pitched. In his previous outings, Cueto has a K/BB rate of 2.96, this includes averaging 4.25 K's per appearance.
Chicago's offense comes into this game averaging 4.26 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the team ranks 13th in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. The White Sox offense comes into this matchup ranked 5th in the league, at .259. On average, the team is coming up with 8.98 hits per game. Although the team is hitting for a high batting average, they have struggled to generate power, ranking 25th in the league at .88 home runs per contest. Thus far, Chicago has put together an average rate similar to the league average (7.3%). To date, Chicago has the MLB's 18th rated OBP, stting at .312, while their current wOBA of .307 is similar to the league average.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. White Sox
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Chicago, the Astros are the betting favorite at -124 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 55.36%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Astros on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyliune
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