The Chicago White Sox (27-77) travel to face off against the Texas Rangers (50-52) on Thursday, July 25th. This game will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington and televised on NBCS. The Rangers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the White Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rangers. First pitch is set for 1:35 CT.
White Sox vs. Rangers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rangers (-262)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 home games, showcasing strong recent performance at home.
- In their last 3 home games against the White Sox, the Rangers have outscored them 17-7, indicating dominance in head-to-head matchups.
- The Rangers have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game over their last 10 games, demonstrating a potent offense.
- The White Sox are currently on a 10-game losing streak, highlighting their struggles and poor form.
- The Rangers have a positive run differential of +21 over their last 15 games, reflecting their overall strong performance.
White Sox vs Rangers
Thanks to a six-run 8th inning for the Rangers’ offense, they cruised to a 10-2 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Rangers were favored at -285 on the money line.
The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Chris Flexen for the White Sox, and he went just 4 2/3 innings while giving up three runs and took the loss. Nathan Eovaldi put together a good outing for the Rangers, getting the win after going seven innings and giving up two earned runs.
Texas got a huge performance from Corey Seager, as he went 4/5 with a home run and three RBIs. Both Nathaniel Lowe and Adolis Garcia each drove in two for the Rangers’ offense.
Chicago has really struggled this season, especially as the underdog, where they have a 22-74 record. The White Sox are currently on a ten-game losing streak and are fifth in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 35.5 games.
On the run line, the White Sox are 46-58 overall and 22-31 on the road. Their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game, and their over/under record is 45-55. Heading into today’s game, Chicago has lost five straight series and has an overall series record of 6-25-2.
Jonathan Cannon Gets The Start For The White Sox
Jonathan Cannon gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Rangers on the road. So far this season, he has made nine starts and has a record of 1-4 with an ERA of 4.58. Looking at his overall numbers, Cannon has a WHIP of 1.32 and has issued just 2.05 walks per nine innings compared to 6.79 strikeouts. In his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work and took the loss. Cannon has given up at least one homer in three straight outings.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense has really struggled this season, as they are dead last in the league in both on-base percentage and OPS. As a team, they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. The White Sox are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and team batting average.
Andrew Vaughn has been the team’s top run producer this season, as his 44 RBIs are the best on the team. He is also 3rd on the team with 11 homers. Paul DeJong has also had a rough season at the plate, batting just .220, but he does have 17 homers. In terms of recent performances, Andrew Benintendi has two homers in his last seven games but is just 6/25 in that stretch.
Currently on a four-game winning streak, the Rangers have a 50-52 overall record and are 3rd in the AL West, trailing the Astros by three games. As the favorite, Texas has a 32-23 record and they are 23-15 at home. The over/under record for Rangers games this season is 41-57, with their games averaging 8.5 runs per game.
When the Rangers are favored, their run line record is 20-35, and their average run margin in winning games is +4.0. Their run line record overall is 45-57, and they are 23-28 against the run line at home. The O/U line for tonight’s game is set at 8 runs, and 64.7% of their games have had higher total lines than that.
Max Scherzer Gets The Start For The Rangers
Max Scherzer gets the start for the Rangers today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Orioles. In that July 20th start, he took the loss, going just 2 innings and giving up 4 earned runs, 1 walk, and 2 home runs. Scherzer has made 6 starts this year and has a record of 1-3 with a 3.99 ERA. Looking at his home/away splits, he has an ERA of 7.42 at home compared to 3.22 on the road. Scherzer’s WHIP for the season is 1.16, and opponents are batting .239 off the right-hander this year.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
Over the past 10 games, Marcus Semien has been swinging a hot bat for the Rangers, going 13/36 with two homers. He is also on a four-game hitting streak. Overall, Semien is batting .244 for the season, and his 52 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia are 1-2 on the team in homers, with 19 and 17, respectively. Seager is also batting .269 for the season and has gone 9/34 in his last 10 games.
For the season, the Rangers are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. They are also just 14th in home runs and have a team batting average of just .239. As a team, the Rangers are 20th in slugging percentage and 18th in OPS.
White Sox vs Rangers Prediction
Our prediction for the White Sox vs. Rangers game is to take the over, with the line sitting at 8 runs. We actually have the Rangers winning this one by a score of 5-4, but with the payout for a Rangers win sitting at -262, we recommend taking the over.
Looking at some potential player props, Max Scherzer is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which would have him finishing fifth among all starters today. As for White Sox starter Jonathan Cannon, he is projected to finish with just four strikeouts, which would have him finishing near the bottom of the league in today’s starters.
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Last updated:July 25, 2024 Rangers, White Sox