The Seattle Mariners (54-51) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (27-79) on Saturday, July 27th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on FOX. The Mariners 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 Mariners. First pitch is set for 6:15 CT.
Mariners vs. White Sox Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: White Sox (+127)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- The White Sox have a better home record (17-35) compared to the Mariners’ away record (23-28).
- The White Sox have scored 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 15 games, indicating potential offensive bursts.
- The White Sox have won 2 of their last 3 home games against the Mariners.
- The Mariners have lost 8 of their last 10 games, showing a recent struggle in performance.
- The White Sox have a higher win percentage at home (32.7%) compared to the Mariners’ away win percentage (45.1%).
Mariners vs White Sox
Seattle cruised to an easy 10-0 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 1st inning, scoring eight of their ten runs. As for the White Sox, they had their best chance to score in the 2nd but could only muster two hits and left two runners on base.
George Kirby started for the Mariners and picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued just one walk. On the other side, Drew Thorpe got the start for the White Sox and took the loss, giving up eight earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning of work.
At the plate, Seattle was led by Mitch Garver, who went 3/3 with a home run and three RBIs. Josh Rojas also had a three RBI game, going 1/5. Jorge Polanco and Victor Robles each scored twice and drove in two runs for the Mariners’ offense.
Seattle is 54-51 overall this season, and they have lost eight of their last ten games. They are currently 2nd in the AL West, one game behind the Astros. The Mariners’ series record this season is 14-17-2, and they have dropped three straight series.
On the run line, Seattle’s record is 46-59, with a 23-31 mark at home. Their average run differential is +0.2 runs per game, and they are 23-28 against the run line on the road. The Mariners’ O/U record for games with a total of 7.5 is 12-19, and their overall O/U record is 43-57. This season, 37.1% of their games have had higher O/U lines than today’s 7.5.
Bryan Woo Gets The Start For The Mariners
Seattle is sending right-hander Bryan Woo to the mound today vs. the White Sox. He has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 2.54. Woo’s WHIP for the season is .87. In his 10 starts, he has turned in four quality starts and is coming off a game in which he didn’t allow a run. In that outing vs. the Astros, he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, five hits, and one walk. Woo’s ERA on the road is 4.18, compared to 1.22 at home.
Mariners Offense Breakdown
As a team, the Mariners are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the MLB. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.4 runs per game. Overall, they are batting just .217, which is the worst mark in the league. However, they do have the 11th most home runs in the league and have been good at drawing walks this season.
Cal Raleigh has been a bright spot for the Mariners this season, leading the team with 62 RBIs and 20 home runs. However, he is batting just .212. Julio Rodriguez is batting .263 and has 11 homers. Over his last seven games, Mitch Garver has two homers but is batting just .231.
Chicago has lost 12 straight games and are 36.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. As underdogs, they have a 22-76 record, including a 10-game losing streak. The White Sox’s overall series record is 6-26-2, and they have lost six straight series.
For the season, White Sox games have averaged 8 runs, with the over hitting in 46 of their 102 games. Their run line record is 47-59, and they are 24-28 against the run line at home. Straight up, they are 17-35 at home and 10-44 on the road.
Erick Fedde Gets The Start For The White Sox
Chicago is sending Erick Fedde to the mound today vs. the Mariners, and he comes into the game with a record of 7-3 and an ERA of 2.98. Fedde has made 20 starts this year, and opponents are batting .220 off the right-hander. In his last outing, Fedde finished with a no-decision, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on three hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Fedde’s ERA at home is 1.5, and he has a record of 5-1 at home. On the road, he is 2-2 with a 4.35 ERA.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense has been the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. They also have the league’s worst on-base percentage and OPS. As a team, they are batting just .217 and have the 3rd fewest home runs in the league. Paul DeJong and Andrew Vaughn are the White Sox’s top power threats, with 17 and 11 homers, respectively.
Tommy Pham has been swinging a hot bat for the White Sox, hitting .308 over his last 10 games. During this stretch, he has one home run and two RBIs. Andrew Benintendi has also gone deep twice in his last 10 games but is batting just .212.
Mariners vs White Sox Prediction
With the White Sox as the underdogs at +127, we see this as a great opportunity to take them on the money line. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the White Sox, giving you some room to take them on the run line as well if you’d like.
Looking at the starting pitcher projections, both Bryan Woo and Erick Fedde are good options to pick up a win, with Woo coming in as the 13th best option and Fedde at 13th. However, we do like Fedde’s matchup more, as he is projected to finish with six strikeouts compared to Woo’s five.
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Last updated:July 27, 2024 Mariners, White Sox