The Chicago White Sox (32-109) travel to face off against the Boston Red Sox (70-70) on Friday, September 6th. This game will be played at Fenway Park in Boston and televised on NESN. The White Sox are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Red Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Mets. First pitch is set for 6:10 CT.
White Sox vs. Red Sox Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Red Sox (-273)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Red Sox have a higher home win percentage (31-38) compared to the White Sox’s away win percentage (14-55).
- The Red Sox have scored 5 or more runs in 4 of their last 7 home games.
- The Red Sox have won 3 of their last 5 home games against teams with a losing record.
- The White Sox have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
- The Red Sox have a higher league rank (9th) compared to the White Sox (15th).
White Sox vs Red Sox
The White Sox Are Coming Off A Win
The White Sox’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Orioles, closing out their series with an 8-1 win. After allowing one run to the Orioles in the bottom of the first, the White Sox responded with a run of their own and added three more in the 4th inning. Chicago went on to score a total of eight runs on 15 hits and issued just three walks.
Jonathan Cannon got the start for the White Sox, going 5 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He was only charged with one run on five hits and issued just one walk. The White Sox’s offense was carried by Nicky Lopez, who went 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs.
Chicago has been struggling mightily this season, as they are currently on a nine-game losing streak and have a 32-109 record. They are 48.5 games behind the AL Central leaders and have lost 18 straight series. As the underdog, the White Sox have a 27-106 record, but are 5-3 when favored.
This season, White Sox games have averaged 8.3 runs per game, resulting in a 61-72 over/under record. When the total is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 17-21. The run line record for the White Sox is 57-84, with a 29-43 mark at home and 28-41 on the road.
Davis Martin Gets The Start For The White Sox
Right-hander Davis Martin is looking to pick up his first win of the season for the White Sox today as he comes in with a record of 0-3 and ERA of 3.62. In his six starts, Martin has made one quality start and is averaging 8.91 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has allowed four homers and is coming off a start in which he gave up one homer and four earned runs to the Mets in five innings of work. Martin has taken the loss in each of his last three outings.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago has been one of the worst offensive teams in the league this season, as they are last in home runs and are averaging just 3.1 runs per game. This is the worst mark in the league. Their team batting average of .220 is also near the bottom of the league. One of the few bright spots for the White Sox offense has been Andrew Vaughn, who is batting .237 and leads the team with 16 home runs and 60 RBIs.
Andrew Benintendi has been one of the White Sox’s worst hitters this season, batting just .217. However, he has been swinging the bat better of late, going 9/31 in his last 10 games with two homers. Paul DeJong and Martín Maldonado are both on five-game hitting streaks, and Tommy Pham and Jacob Amaya have three-game streaks.
The Red Sox Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Red Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mets with an 8-3 loss. Boston was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Mets scored four times in the first.
Offensively, the Red Sox only had three fewer hits than the Mets but scored just three runs. All of their runs came in the 3rd inning. Jarren Duran, Enmanuel Valdez, and Connor Wong each had two hits. Starter Tanner Houck took the loss, going five innings and giving up four earned runs.
Currently at .500 with a 70-70 record, the Red Sox are in 3rd place in the AL East, 10.5 games behind the Orioles. Their series record is 21-18-6, but they have lost two straight series. Against the run line, they are 40-31 on the road and 24-45 at home, with an overall record of 64-76.
When the total is set at 8.5 runs, Boston’s over/under record is 24-14. Their games this season have averaged 9.5 runs, and their overall over/under record is 72-61. Heading into this series, the over has hit in two consecutive games for the Red Sox.
Nick Pivetta Gets The Start For The Red Sox
Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Tigers, as he finished with the loss after giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up six hits, one walk, and one home run. Pivetta has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 5-10 with a 4.53 ERA. Looking at his home/away splits, he has a record of 3-5 on the road with a 5.32 ERA compared to 2-5 at home with a 5.86 ERA. Pivetta’s ERA for August was 5.40.
Red Sox Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Red Sox offense is 5th in the league in team batting average at .256, and they are also near the top of the league in home runs and on-base percentage. Overall, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. One of the reasons they have been so good offensively is that they are the league’s best team in terms of BABIP.
Jarren Duran has been on a tear of late, going 14/39 in his last 10 games with three homers and seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .294 with 21 home runs. Rafael Devers has also been a big power threat for the Red Sox, as his 28 homers are the most on the team and 12th in the league. Devers also leads the team with 81 RBIs.
White Sox vs Red Sox Prediction
Our prediction for the Red Sox vs. White Sox game is to take the over, with the line sitting at 8.5 runs. We have the Red Sox winning this one 5-4, meaning there is some value in taking the Red Sox on the money line, but we like the over as our top pick.
If you are looking for a payout on the money line, you could parlay the Red Sox with another team, as their payout is -273. Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Nick Pivetta finishing with six strikeouts, while White Sox starter Davis Martin is also projected to finish with six.
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Last updated:September 6, 2024 Red Sox, White Sox