The White Sox are set to play the Astros tonight, and it’s shaping up to be an intriguing matchup between the two teams. Lance Lynn and Cristian Javier are expected to be the starting pitchers for their respective teams, which could make for some exciting moments on the mound.
If you’re wondering which team to bet on, the current odds favor the Houston Astros at -139, while the White Sox are sitting at +129. The run total for the game is set at 7.5, with the Astros being -1.5 on the run line and odds of +145, while the White Sox are +1.5 at odds of -165.
Trends To Follow
To make an informed betting decision, it’s important to look at the trends for each team. In their last 10 games, the White Sox have won 4 times, while the Astros have won 5 of their last 10 games. In terms of totals trends, the White Sox have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games and stayed under in 6 of their last 10. The same can be said for the Astros as the total has gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 6 of their last 10.
Coming off a tough loss against the White Sox in their last game, the Astros will be looking to bounce back with a win tonight. It’s worth noting that the White Sox were +124 in their last game against the Astros, but tonight’s odds are slightly different, with a payout of +129.
The Shark’s Pick
Our trusted handicapper, Tidebearceltic, is riding high after a hot streak of successful picks. For this game, he’s taking the Houston Astros (-139) to come out on top. You can find more expert betting picks for this matchup and other games in the Shark Book app, which you can download for free. The Shark Book app is a handicapper’s best friend, so be sure to check it out!