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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the White Sox vs. Astros on August 16, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday August 16th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. White Sox
The Astros take on the White Sox on Tuesday, August 16th at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (75-42) vs. Chicago White Sox (60-56)
- Date: Tuesday August 16th, 2022
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Houston Astros travel to take on the Chicago White Sox with a record of 75-42, placing them 1st in the AL West division. On the season, the Astros have an above .500 road record, at 36-24. The Astros will be looking to bounce back after falling to the White Sox by a score of 4-2. Houston's overall series record is above .500, sitting at 24-12-3.
Making the start for Houston is Justin Verlander. So far, Verlander has a record of 15-3. Leading up to the game, Verlander has an ERA of just 1.85. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .190 against him. Per 9 innings pitched, Verlander is averaging just 0.79 home runs allowed. Overall, he has notched 134 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 26.0%. In his outings, Justin Verlander is putting batters on through walks at an alarming rate, averaging 1.59 walks per 9 innings.
On offense, Houston will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 11th in runs scored, averaging 4.50 runs per game. When playing on the road, the team has a run differential of 9. Together, the Astros offense has the 15th ranked batting average, at .243. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .280. So far, Houston's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.36 home runs per game ranks 4th. Their current combined exit velocity of 39.7 comes in near the MLB average. To date, Houston has the MLB's 12th best OBP at .317. So far, the team has a walk rate of 9.1%.
Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago White Sox enter play ranked 2nd in the AL Central division, with an overall record of 60-56. The White Sox will need a win in today's game to move their record at Guaranteed Rate Field (29-29) above the .500 mark. Chicago is coming off a winning effort over the Astros by a score of 4-2. For the year, the team has played a total of 37 series, going 16-13-8.
Making the start for Chicago is Dylan Cease, with a record of 12-5. So far, Cease has put together an outstanding ERA of 1.96. On average, Cease is allowing 1.14 base runners per inning (WHIP). Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .196 against him. Across his previous outings, Cease has a SLG% allowed of .302. In total, he has given up 10 home runs. Heading into the game, Cease has struck 33.0% of the batters he's faced.
Chicago's offense comes into this game averaging 4.26 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the team has struggled to score early, ranking 21st in runs scored through 4 innings. Heading into play, the White Sox are the 4th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .259. On average, the team is coming up with 8.98 hits per game. On average, the team has hit just .87 home runs per game, placing them 25th in the league. In terms of exit velocity, the team ranks near the top of the league. Chicago's offense currently ranks 18th in OBP, coming in at .313. While their current wOBA of .307 is similar to the league average.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. White Sox
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Chicago, the Astros are the betting favorite at -126 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 55.75%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Astros on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline
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