Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 2, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 2, 2025 ,

MLB Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox Prediction 5/2

The Houston Astros will play against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Friday, May 02, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:40 PM and will be played at night. Fans can expect an exciting evening as these two teams meet on the field.

Astros vs. White Sox Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Astros MoneyLine: -238. The Astros have a better record and strong pitching stats. The White Sox have struggled on the road, making the Astros the safer pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-119). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Astros’ low-scoring games suggest a lower total score.

Team Trends

  • The Houston Astros have a home record of 11-7 this season.
  • The Chicago White Sox are 11 games back in the AL Central.
  • In their recent game against the Detroit Tigers, Jeremy Peña hit a home run for the Astros.
  • The White Sox recently shut out the Milwaukee Brewers with a score of 8-0.
  • Sean Burke pitched six scoreless innings for the White Sox against the Brewers.

Astros vs White Sox Preview

The Houston Astros will meet the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field this Friday night. Astros’ pitcher Framber Valdez will take the mound with a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 4.00. Valdez has pitched 36 innings this season, striking out 31 batters with a WHIP of 1.19.

For the White Sox, Jonathan Cannon will start. Cannon has a 1-3 record and a 4.50 ERA over 32 innings. He has struck out 27 batters with a WHIP of 1.44. Both pitchers will aim to improve their records as they face off under the lights in Chicago.

Chicago White Sox: Key Players and Team Performance

Luis Robert Jr. stands out for the White Sox. He has played 29 games with a batting average of .183. Despite the low average, he leads the league in runs and RBIs.

Miguel Vargas has participated in 30 games. His batting average is .222, and he ranks second in runs and RBIs for the team. Vargas provides consistent support in the lineup.

Andrew Benintendi has played 22 games with a batting average of .231. He leads the team in home runs with five. Benintendi also ranks third in runs and RBIs.

Houston Astros: Key Players and Team Overview

Jeremy Peña is a top player for the Astros. He has played 30 games with a batting average of .282. Peña leads the team in home runs and runs, showing strong performance at the plate. Isaac Paredes also contributes to the Astros’ lineup. In 30 games, he has a batting average of .252. Paredes ranks second on the team in RBIs and shares the lead in home runs. Jose Altuve adds depth to the Astros’ offense. He has played 29 games with a batting average of .274. Altuve is tied for the lead in home runs and ranks second in runs for the team.

Final Betting Pick

The Astros are favored on the money line due to their better record and strong pitching. Their home record of 11-7 shows they play well at home, and their team pitching stats are impressive. With a WHIP of 1.08, they rank first, indicating they allow few baserunners.

The under 7.5 prediction is based on both teams’ solid pitching. Framber Valdez has an ERA of 4.00, while Jonathan Cannon’s ERA is 4.50. The Astros’ games often have low scores, and their team ERA of 3.23 ranks fifth, supporting the under bet.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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