Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago White Sox Preview
From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the White Sox and Angels facing off in an AL matchup. This game is getting started at 4:07 PM ET, and it is being televised by NBCS.
Currently, the Angels are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -157, while the White Sox have a money line payout of +131. The over/under line is at 9 runs, and Jared Shuster is starting for the White Sox, while Jack Kochanowicz is on the mound for the Angels. The Angels are 5th in the AL West, while the White Sox are dead last in the AL Central with a record of 36-116.
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Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox Trends and Key Stats
- The White Sox are 2-3 across their last five road games. They have gone 2-3 vs. the runline.
- In the Angels’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 1-4 (SU) with 1-4 against the spread.
- As the favorite, the Angels are 3-7 over their last ten games, including going 3-7 vs. the runline.
- The White Sox have a 4-6 straight-up record and a 4-6 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
Thanks to a five-run 1st inning for the Angels’ offense, they cruised to an easy 5-0 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Angels were favored at -149 on the money line.
The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Griffin Canning for the Angels, and he went six innings while striking out six and didn’t give up a run. Canning picked up a win in the game, while Davis Martin took the loss for the White Sox, going five innings and giving up three earned runs.
Los Angeles got a huge performance from Eric Wagaman, as he went 3/4 with a home run and two RBIs. Both Taylor Ward and Gustavo Campero each drove in two for the Angels’ offense.
Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
With a record of 36-116, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 51 games for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-41 this year. Chicago has been really bad on the road, putting together a mark of 16-58 compared to 20-58 at home.
Chicago has gone 31-113 as the underdog this season, and they are 7-40-2 in series this year. The White Sox are 4-6 over their last 10 games and will be playing on the road today, where they have lost five straight games.
When the White Sox win, they win big. Their average run differential in wins is +3.3, but in losses, they lose by an average of 3.7 runs. This has led to a run line record of 61-91 on the season, including a 30-44 mark on the road. They have been the underdog in nearly every game, going 56-88 on the run line in those contests.
The Chicago White Sox are on the road against the Los Angeles Angels today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 65-79. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 11-16-3. Only 3.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, with 77.0% of their games having lower lines.
Left-hander Jared Shuster is getting the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Angels on the road. Shuster has made three starts and 36 appearances this season, finishing with a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 4.54. Opposing batters are hitting .267 off Shuster this season, and his WHIP is 1.50. In his 15 road appearances, Shuster is 0-1 with a 6.70 ERA. At home, he is 1-3 with a 4.27 ERA. Shuster’s most recent outing came out of the bullpen, where he went 1 2/3 innings and gave up one hit and one walk. He didn’t allow a run in that outing.
Chicago’s offense has struggled this season, as they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also the worst home run hitting team in the league and have the league’s worst team batting average. The White Sox do have a few hitters who have put up some decent power numbers, as Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn are 1-2 on the team in home runs, with 19 and 18, respectively.
Benintendi has gone deep three times in his last seven games while hitting .280 over that stretch. Lenyn Sosa has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/23 in his last six games. Paul DeJong, Martín Maldonado, and Andrew Vaughn are all on hitting streaks for the White Sox.
With a record of 61-90, the Angels are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Astros by 21 games. Overall, they are 20-25 against other teams in the AL West. Los Angeles is looking to pick up a win today, as they have dropped eight of their last 10 games.
At home, the Angels are 31-46 this season compared to a mark of 30-44 on the road. So far, they have struggled as the favorite, going just 7-16. As the underdog, the Angels are 54-74 this season. The Angels’ overall series record is 13-32-3, and they have dropped three straight series.
When it comes to run line betting, the Angels have been a good bet overall, going 76-75 on the season. They have been slightly better on the road, going 38-36 compared to 38-39 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 70-58 compared to just 6-17 as the favorite. The Angels have been outscored by an average of 0.9 runs per game on the season, with a scoring margin of -0.8 on the road and -1.0 at home.
The Angels are at home against the White Sox today, with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Angels games this season is 8.8 runs, and their over/under record is 72-73. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 13-18-4. So far this season, 100 of their games have had over/under lines set lower than 9 runs, which accounts for 66.2% of their games.
Right-hander Jack Kochanowicz gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the White Sox at home. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with an ERA of 5.08. Kochanowicz’s WHIP for the season is 1.42, and opponents are batting .309 off him this year. In his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight outings. Kochanowicz has allowed at least one homer in three straight starts.
As a team, the Angels are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in most other offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. However, Taylor Ward and Zach Neto have been swinging the bat well of late, with Ward hitting .324 and Neto batting .375 over their last 10 games, respectively. Ward has three homers in that stretch, while Neto has one.
Neto and Ward are the top two home run hitters for the Angels this season, with 21 and 24 homers, respectively. Neto’s 71 RBIs are the most on the team, while Ward is 2nd with 69 RBIs. Eric Wagaman and Nolan Schanuel are both on decent hitting streaks for the Angels, with Wagaman having hit in four straight games and Schanuel having an eight-game streak.
Our prediction for this White Sox vs. Angels matchup is to take the Angels on the money line at -157. We have the Angels winning this one by a score of 6-5. Offensively, the Angels lineup is projected to pick up eight hits, which is the seventh lowest among all teams in action today.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Jared Shuster finishing with five strikeouts, which is the fifth worst among all starters. As for the Angels starter, Jack Kochanowicz is projected to finish with five K’s, which is also towards the bottom of the list.
Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago White Sox Betting Tips
- Take the Angels on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the White Sox (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Questionable | Hamstring |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Matt Moore | Out | Elbow |
| Kevin Pillar | Out | Thumb |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Back |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Mickey Moniak | Questionable | Hand |
| Luis Rengifo | Out | Wrist |
| Jo Adell | Out | Oblique |
| José Soriano | Out | Arm |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| Michael Stefanic | Questionable | Calf |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| José Marte | Out | Illness |
| Bryce Teodosio | Out | Finger |
| Ben Joyce | Out | Shoulder |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
| Samuel Aldegheri | Out | Finger |
Chicago White Sox Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | Out | Hip |
| Dominic Leone | Out | Elbow |
| Mike Clevinger | Out | Neck |
| Michael Soroka | Out | Shoulder |
| Matt Foster | Out | Back |
| Jimmy Lambert | Out | Shoulder |
| Jesse Scholtens | Out | Elbow |
| Steven Wilson | Out | Back |
| Ky Bush | Out | Triceps |
| Jordan Leasure | Out | Shoulder |
| Drew Thorpe | Out | Forearm |
| Brooks Baldwin | Out | Wrist |
