Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have the Angels and White Sox facing off in an AL matchup. Tuesday’s game is set to get started at 7:40 PM ET, and NBCS is carrying it on TV. The White Sox are currently on a five-game losing streak and their money line odds are at +104. The Angels are favored on the money line (-122) and their record is 63-93, which has them in 5th place in the AL West. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and Jack Kochanowicz is starting for the Angels, while Jonathan Cannon goes for the White Sox.
Los Angeles is looking to keep the White Sox losing streak going, as they have dropped five in a row. However, the Angels have not been much better lately, as they have lost four of their last five. Cannon will have to be sharp for the White Sox, as they are facing a team that is favored on the money line. The forecast for Tuesday’s game calls for light rain and temperatures in the upper 60s.
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Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Angels have recorded a 1-4 record, with a 1-4 performance on the runline.
- In the White Sox’s five most recent home games, their record stands at 0-5 (SU) with 2-3 against the spread.
- Looking back on their last ten games as the favorite, the Angels are 4-6 straight-up and 3-7 vs. the runline.
- Over their last ten games as the underdog, the White Sox have gone 3-7 vs. the runline and 4-6 straight-up.
Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
The Angels pulled off a big upset to close out their series vs. the Astros, picking up a 9-8 win. Los Angeles was the +225 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things looked good for the Angels early, as they got on the board with two runs in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Astros scored three times in the 3rd.
Los Angeles’s offense really took off after that, scoring another two runs in the 4th and adding another four in the 6th. The Angels went on to close things out with a 4-run 9th inning. Zach Neto had a big game at the plate, going 3/5 with two homers and six RBIs.
Heading into today’s road matchup vs. the White Sox, the Angels are 63-93, putting them 5th in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Athletics by 4 games for the 4th spot in the division and are 21.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. The Angels went 21-28 in divisional games this year.
Los Angeles has dropped three straight games and went 3-7 over their last 10. This season, the Angels are just 32-46 at home and have gone 31-47 on the road. As the road favorite, the Angels are 0-5 this year, and they are 8-16 when favored overall. As for their record as the underdog, the Angels are 55-77.
When the Angels win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, as their average run differential in victories is +3.1. However, they have been outscored by an average of -0.9 runs per game overall, both at home and on the road. Their run line record is 77-79 overall, with a 39-39 mark on the road. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 71-61 vs. the run line in those games, compared to just 6-18 as a favorite.
The Angels are on the road against the White Sox today, and the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Angels games this season is 8.9 runs, and their O/U record is 75-75. When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 30-28. Overall, 51 of their games have had O/U lines set higher than 8.5 runs, accounting for 32.7% of their games this season. The over has hit in their last three games.
Right-hander Jack Kochanowicz gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made six starts on the road and has a record of 2-3 with a 5.58 ERA in those outings. Kochanowicz’s overall record is 2-5, and he has an ERA of 4.56. In his most recent outing, he finished with a no-decision, going seven innings and giving up one earned run on five hits. Kochanowicz has made six quality starts this year, and his ERA for the season is 5.43 at home.
So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 4 runs per game. This is the 27th in the MLB and is also the worst mark in the American League. As a team, they are batting just .230, which is 21st in the league, and their on-base percentage of .301 is also near the bottom of the league.
Both Taylor Ward and Zach Neto have been swinging the bat well of late, with Ward going 10/34 in his last nine games and Neto has two homers in this stretch. Ward is the team’s leader in homers this season, while Neto has driven in the most runs. Eric Wagaman has also been swinging the bat well, going 11/40 in his last nine games.
Heading into their last game vs. the Padres, the White Sox closed out the series with a 4-2 loss. Chicago was the +279 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with a run in the 3rd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Padres scored in the bottom of the third.
Sean Burke put together a good start for the White Sox, going six innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out eight. However, the White Sox’s offense really struggled after the 3rd inning, and they could only score two runs. Both of their runs came on a homer, with Miguel Vargas going 2/4 with a homer.
With a record of 36-120, the White Sox are in 5th place in the AL Central, and they trail the Guardians by 53.5 games. Chicago has really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-41 this year. The White Sox are currently on a five-game losing streak, and they lost the final two games of their series vs. the Padres.
At home, the White Sox are just 20-58 this year, and they are 16-62 on the road. So far, they have gone 5-3 as the favorite and 31-117 as the underdog. This season, the White Sox are just 13-48 in day games but have been slightly better at 23-72 in night games. Chicago’s overall series record is 7-42-2, and they have lost two straight series.
The White Sox have been a good bet against the run line in their last two games, but they have been a poor bet overall this season. They are just 63-93 against the run line for the season, including a 31-47 mark at home. They have been an underdog in most of their games this season, and they are just 5-3 against the run line when favored. Their average run differential is -2.1 runs per game, and they have been outscored by an average of 3.6 runs per game in their losses.
Chicago has played 144 games this season, and only 35 of those games have had an over/under line higher than 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 65-82. The over/under line for today’s game against the Angels is set at 8.5 runs.
Jonathan Cannon will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Angels. In that September 16th start, he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs, and coming away with the win. Looking at his overall numbers, Cannon has made 19 starts and six of them have been quality starts. His record for the season is 4-10, and his ERA is 4.61. Opposing batters are hitting .260 off Cannon this season. Overall, he has a BB/9 figure of 2.86 compared to 6.43 strikeouts per nine innings.
For the White Sox to get their offense going, they will need a better performance from their top two home run hitters, Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi, who are batting just .246 and .224, respectively. However, both players have 19 homers this season. Benintendi has been swinging the bat well of late, going 9/34 in his last nine games with three homers. Lenyn Sosa has also been hot, batting .378 over his last 10 games.
Chicago’s offense is currently last in the league in home runs and team batting average. Overall, they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. Not only are they the worst home run hitting team in the league, but they also have the worst on-base percentage and slugging percentage in the league.
Our pick for today’s Angels vs. White Sox matchup is to take the White Sox on the money line at +104. We have the White Sox winning this one by a score of 5-4, and with the payout, we see this as a great value bet.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Jack Kochanowicz going eight innings, but we have him finishing with just five strikeouts. As for the White Sox starter, Jonathan Cannon, we have him going just five innings and also finishing with five strikeouts.
Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- Take the Angels on the moneyline
- On the run line we like White Sox (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 9 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 |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
| Sam Aldegheri | Out | Finger |
