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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds, 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 Friday, May 5th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - White Sox vs. Reds
The White Sox take on the Reds on Friday, May 5th 2023 at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago White Sox (10-22) vs. Cincinnati Reds (13-18)
- Date: Friday, May 5th 2023
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
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Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago White Sox come into this road contest vs Cincinnati with a below .500 record (10-22). In the AL Central standings, the team ranks 4th. In their 16 games on the road, the White Sox have a record of just 4-12.
Chicago's record against the runline sits at 14-18 while being favored nine times in 32 games. The team has an over/under record of 17-12, with an average betting line of 8.
White Sox starter Lance Lynn comes into the game with a record of just 0-4. Lance Lynn will be looking to bring down an ERA of 7.16. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .280. Lance Lynn has given up eight home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .371. Lynn has a WHIP of 1.59, with 15 walks allowed.
Chicago's offense enters play with the 23rd-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.1 runs per game. The White Sox's combined batting average currently sits at .235, placing them 22nd in the league. Overall, the team has hit 31 home runs, placing them 21st. To date, Chicago has the MLB's 26th-rated OBP, sitting at .300.
Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Reds have a record of just 13-18. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. On the season, the Reds have an above .500 home record, going 9-6 at Great American Ball Park.
Across their 31 games, Cincinnati has been favored eight times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. The team's over/under record comes in at 16-15 with an average betting line of 9.
Reds starter Hunter Greene comes into the game with a record of just 0-1. Runs have been hard to come by against Hunter Greene, as he has an ERA of just 2.89. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .259 against the right-hander. So far, Greene has given up one home run and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .330. With a total of 11 walks, Greene has a WHIP of 1.43.
Cincinnati's offense comes into this game averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Through 31 games, the Reds have the 16th-ranked batting average at .244. In addition, the team's lineup has had problems hitting for power, ranking just 28th in the league, at 21 home runs. Throughout the season, Cincinnati is ranked 13th in OBP (.323).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - White Sox vs. Reds
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and Cincinnati, the White Sox are the betting favorite at -107 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 51.69%. The MLB predictive model shows the Reds knocking off Chicago in an upset win. It is recommended to take Cincinnati on the moneyline with some positive odds.
Recommended Betting Pick: Reds Moneyline
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