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. The White Sox are on a two-game winning streak and have a record of 35-115, while the Angels are 5th in the AL West with a record of 60-89.
Jonathan Cannon is starting for the White Sox, while the Angels are going with Reid Detmers. Los Angeles is heavily favored in the money line odds, with their odds sitting at -186 compared to the White Sox at +157. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and this one can be seen on BSW.
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Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox Trends and Key Stats
- 2-3 is the record of White Sox in their last five road games. They have also gone 2-3 vs. the runline.
- On the other side, the Angels have gone 1-4 (SU) and 1-4 in their previous five home contests.
- Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Angels have a straight-up record of 2-8, while going 2-8 against the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the White Sox have a straight-up record of 4-6 and a 4-6 record vs. the runline.
Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
The White Sox pulled off a big 4-3 upset over the Athletics to close out their series. Chicago was the +145 underdog at home going into this matchup. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with three runs in the 1st inning. However, the Athletics scored two runs in the 5th to tie things up, and Chicago’s offense went cold after that. The White Sox’s bullpen also had to close things out in thejson 9th, as starter Sean Burke only went five innings, giving up two earned runs.
Bryan Ramos was hot at the plate to start the game, going 2/3 with a homer and a run scored. The White Sox’s other run came from Gavin Sheets, who went 1/4 with a homer.
Chicago is 35-115 overall, putting them 5th in the AL Central, and they trail the Guardians by 51 games in the division. The White Sox have really struggled vs. other AL Central teams, going 8-41 this year. They head into today’s road matchup with the Angels having won two straight games.
At home, the White Sox are just 20-58 this year, and they are only slightly better on the road at 15-57. So far, they have been the underdog in 142 of their games, and they are 30-112 in those games. As the favorite, the White Sox are 5-3 this year, and their overall series record is 7-40-2.
Chicago is 60-90 against the run line this season, and 29-43 on the road. The White Sox have been an underdog in 142 of their games, and have covered the run line in 55 of those games. Their average run differential in wins is +3.3, while it’s -3.7 in losses.
The Chicago White Sox are on the road against the Los Angeles Angels today, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 64-78. Their games have averaged 8 runs per game, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 12-13-3. So far this season, 50.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at over 8 runs.
Jonathan Cannon gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Angels on the road. This year, he has made 18 starts and has a record of 3-10 with an ERA of 4.56. Looking at his overall numbers, Cannon has a WHIP of 1.40 and has turned in six quality starts. In his 20 appearances, he has a batting average allowed of .267. The right-hander’s ERA on the road is 9.12, along with a record of 2-5. At home, he is 1-5 with a 4.58 ERA.
Chicago’s offense has been the worst in baseball this season, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. This is also the worst mark in the league. They have been even worse at home, also averaging just 3.1 runs per game. The team’s collective batting average of .222 is the worst in the league, and they are also 26th in home runs.
Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are tied for the team lead in homers, with 17 apiece. Vaughn comes into the game with a batting average of .246, while Benintendi is hitting just .225. However, Benintendi has been hot of late, going 11/37 in his last 10 games. Vaughn has also been swinging a good bat, going 14/37 in his last nine games.
The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Astros with a 6-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Astros scored three runs in the top of the 8th. Los Angeles was the +169 underdog at home going into the game.
Caden Dana got the start for the Angels and took the loss. He only lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs. Offensively, the Angels’s only had three fewer hits than the Astros but scored just four runs. Taylor Ward had a homer in the 2nd inning but the Angels couldn’t add on.
Los Angeles is 60-89 overall, and they are in 5th place in the AL West, 21 games behind the Astros for the division lead. The Angels have lost five straight games, and they are 3-7 over their last 10 games. This year, the Angels are just 6-10 as the home favorite, and they are 30-45 at home overall.
As for their record on the road, the Angels are 30-44 this year. Los Angeles’ record as the underdog is 54-74 this season, and they are coming off getting swept by the Astros in a three-game series. So far this year, their record in series is 13-32-3.
When the Angels lose, they tend to lose big, with an average run margin of -3.6 in those games. They have lost three straight run line bets at home, and they are 5-16 vs. the run line as the favorite this season. Overall, they are 75-74 vs. the run line this season.
When the Angels are at home, the over/under line for their games is set at 8 runs. This season, the combined run average for their games is 8.8 runs, and their over/under record is 71-72. On average, the over/under line for their games is set at 9 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 16-8-2. The majority of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, with 108 games having lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 72.5% of their games.
Reid Detmers is coming off a strong outing for the Angels, as he picked up the win against the Twins on September 9th. In that start, he went six innings, giving up just two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Detmers has made 14 starts and has a record of 4-6. His ERA for the season is 5.64, along with a WHIP of 1.40. Opposing batters are hitting .244 off the left-hander this season. Detmers has made four quality starts this year and is averaging 10.56 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has given up 11 homers and is averaging 3.72 walks per nine innings.
Heading into today’s game, the Angels are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the majors. They are also one of the league’s worst hitting teams, with a team batting average of just .228. However, they do have a couple of hot hitters coming into the game, with Taylor Ward batting .290 over his last nine games and Nolan Schanuel hitting .379 in that same stretch. Schanuel also has a six-game hitting streak.
For the season, Zach Neto and Taylor Ward are the Angels’ top home run hitters, with 21 and 24 homers, respectively. Neto is also batting .252, while Ward is hitting .246. Ward’s 68 RBIs are the 2nd most in the league, and Neto is right behind him with 71 RBIs.
Our predicted final score for this White Sox vs. Angels matchup is 5-4 in favor of the Angels. However, with the Angels at -186 on the money line, we see the better value being on the over/under line, with the line sitting at 8 runs. We have the Angels winning by a score of 5-4, giving us a little bit of wiggle room on the over/under line.
Looking at the starting pitcher’s strikeout numbers, Reid Detmers of the Angels has the highest projections among starters with seven. As for the White Sox starter, Jonathan Cannon is projected to finish with five strikeouts.
As for some team projections, the White Sox are projected to finish with nine strikeouts, which is the third most in the league today. The Angels are predicted to finish with nine K’s, which has them towards the bottom of the league in terms of team strikeouts.
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 9 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 | Probable | 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 |
| Yoán Moncada | Out | Groin |
| Michael Soroka | Out | Shoulder |
| Matt Foster | Out | Back |
| Jimmy Lambert | Out | Shoulder |
| Jesse Scholtens | Out | Elbow |
| Steven Wilson | Out | Back |
| Jordan Leasure | Out | Shoulder |
| Drew Thorpe | Out | Forearm |
| Brooks Baldwin | Out | Wrist |
