Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
Thursday’s matchup between the Angels and White Sox is set to get started at 2:10 PM ET from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. The Angels are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -122 compared to the White Sox at +104. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.
Chris Flexen will start for the White Sox, and he will be facing off against a Los Angeles team that is 63-95. The Angels are starting Tyler Anderson. Chicago comes into the game on a two-game winning streak, but they are still just 5th in the AL Central. The Angels are 5th in the AL West.
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Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- The Angels are 1-4 in their five most recent road games, including a 1-4 runline record.
- Conversely, the White Sox have achieved a 0-5 (SU) record and 2-3 record in their last five home games.
- Over their last ten games, the Angels have a 3-7 straight-up record when playing as the favorite, along with a 2-8 record vs. the runline.
- When playing as the underdog, the White Sox have gone 3-7 against the runline, with a straight-up record of 4-6 over their last ten games.
Chicago picked up a 4-3 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The White Sox had a two-run lead going into the 4th inning, but the Angels rallied to tie it in the 8th. As for the pitching matchup, Davis Martin got the start for the White Sox, going just 3 2/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out four. Jared Shuster got the win out of the bullpen, and José Quijada took the loss for the Angels.
Korey Lee was the difference for the White Sox, as he homered in the 10th inning to break a 3-3 tie. Lenyn Sosa and Andrew Benintendi each had two hits and an RBI for Chicago’s offense.
Jose Suarez got the start for the Angels, going five innings and giving up three runs on five hits. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued two walks.
Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
With an overall record of 63-95, the Angels are 5th in the AL West and trail the Astros by 22.5 games. Los Angeles is on a two-game losing streak, and they have dropped two straight games in their series vs. the White Sox. So far, they are just 14-33-3 in series this year.
At home, the Angels are 32-46, and they are just below .500 at 31-49 on the road. This season, the Angels are only 8-18 when favored and 0-7 as the road favorite. As for their record as the underdog, they are 55-77 this season. Los Angeles has gone just 3-7 over their last ten games.
Los Angeles has a run line record of 77-81 on the season, including a 39-41 mark on the road. The Angels have lost two straight games against the run line on the road, and they are just 6-20 against the run line as the favorite this season. Overall, Los Angeles has an average run differential of -0.9 runs per game this season.
Los Angeles Angels are on the road against the Chicago White Sox today. The Over/Under line is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their average combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season. Their over/under record for the season is 75-77, and they have played in 141 games with higher lines than 7.5 runs, which is 89.2% of their games. Their current under streak is at 2 games.
Left-hander Tyler Anderson gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 30 starts this season and has a record of 10-14 with a 3.70 ERA. Anderson’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.28. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts. Anderson’s most recent outing came on September 20th, where he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts.
So far this season, the Angels are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4 runs per game, compared to 3.9 runs per game on the road. As a team, they are batting just .229, which is 21st in the league, and their on-base percentage of .302 is also near the bottom of the league.
Taylor Ward and Zach Neto have been the Angels’ top power hitters this season, with Ward leading the team with 25 homers and Neto right behind him with 23. Ward is batting .250 for the season, while Neto is at .248. However, Neto has struggled of late, hitting just .194 over his last nine games. Ward is currently on an eight-game hitting streak.
With an overall record of 38-120, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 53.5 games for the division lead. Chicago has gone just 8-41 against other teams in the AL Central. The White Sox have won two straight games, and they have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Angels.
At home, the White Sox are 22-58 and 16-62 on the road. So far this year, the White Sox have gone 5-3 as the favorite and are 33-117 as the underdog. This season, the White Sox have gone just 14-47 in day games but are 24-73 in night games. Chicago’s overall series record is 7-42-2, and they have lost two straight series.
The White Sox are 33-47 against the run line at home this season, and their average run differential in those games is -1.8. They have covered the run line in four straight home games and are 5-3 against the run line as the favorite this season.
The Chicago White Sox have an over/under record of 65-84 this season, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over the total 12 times and under 20 times. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game this season. The over has hit in three straight games for the White Sox.
Right-hander Chris Flexen gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Angels at home. Flexen has made 29 starts this year and has a record of 2-15 with a 5.15 ERA. This season, opponents are batting .279 off Flexen, and he has a WHIP of 1.54. In his 32 appearances, Flexen has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 6.79 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Flexen took the loss, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had put together two straight starts without giving up an earned run.
One of the few bright spots in the White Sox lineup this season has been the play of Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi, as they are tied for the team lead with 19 home runs. Vaughn also leads the team with 67 RBIs, while Benintendi is 2nd on the team in RBIs. Vaughn is batting .244 for the season, and Benintendi is hitting just .228. Luis Robert Jr. has also had a solid season in terms of power, as he has 14 homers but is batting just .226.
Chicago will be looking for their offense to pick things up, as they are last in the league in runs per game (3.1) and have the worst team batting average in the league at just .221. They are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS.
With the White Sox being the underdogs on the money line, we see this as a great opportunity to take them to pick up a win at +104. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the White Sox, giving you some room to take the over or under, but we like the payout on the White Sox to win.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Chris Flexen has the highest projected innings pitched and is a good option if you’re looking at some player props. We have Flexen finishing with four strikeouts, which is the lowest among today’s starters.
Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- Take the Angels on the moneyline
- The White Sox are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Chicago White Sox Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | Out | Hip |
| Dominic Leone | Out | Elbow |
| Mike Clevinger | Out | Neck |
| Matt Foster | Out | Back |
| Jimmy Lambert | Out | Shoulder |
| Jesse Scholtens | Out | Elbow |
| Steven Wilson | Out | Back |
| Ky Bush | Out | Triceps |
| Drew Thorpe | Out | Forearm |
| Brooks Baldwin | Out | Wrist |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Matt Moore | Out | Elbow |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Back |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Rengifo | Out | Wrist |
| Jo Adell | Out | Oblique |
| José Soriano | Out | Arm |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| Jordyn Adams | Questionable | Knee |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| José Marte | Out | Illness |
| Bryce Teodosio | Out | Finger |
| Ben Joyce | Out | Shoulder |
| Nolan Schanuel | Questionable | Leg |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
| Sam Aldegheri | Out | Finger |
