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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cleveland Guardians 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 Wednesday, May 17th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Guardians vs. White Sox
The Guardians take on the White Sox on Wednesday, May 17th 2023 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (19-22) vs. Chicago White Sox (15-28)
- Date: Wednesday, May 17th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
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Cleveland Guardians - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Guardians have a record of just 19-22. This places the team 3rd in the AL Central. Cleveland has gone 10-10 in their games on the road.
Cleveland's record against the runline stands at 15-26, even though they have been favored in 27 of their 41 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 16-24.
Guardians starter Peyton Battenfield comes into the game with a record of just 0-4. Across 6 appearances, Peyton Battenfield has a combined ERA of 4.45. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .225. Opposing hitters have gone deep four times against Peyton Battenfield, who has a WOBA allowed of .298. Battenfield's WHIP of 1.19 comes along with a total of 11 walks allowed.
Cleveland is the 29th-ranked scoring team this season, and with an average of 3.5 runs per game being hard to come by for the lineup. Through 41 games, the Guardians have struggled to string together hits, ranking 28th in team batting average (.229). Not only is the team struggling in batting average, they are also ranked just 30th in home runs, with a total of just 23 home runs. To date, Cleveland has the MLB's 28th-rated OBP, sitting at .302.
Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago White Sox take on the Cleveland hoping to improve on their record of just 15-28, placing them 4th in the AL Central. Chicago has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 8-12.
Chicago's record against the runline, while being favored 13 times in 43 games, sits at 21-22. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 22-18.
White Sox starter Mike Clevinger comes into the game with a record of just 2-3. Currently, Mike Clevinger has an ERA of 4.79. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .255 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep seven times against Mike Clevinger, who has a WOBA allowed of .336. With a total of 18 walks, Clevinger has a WHIP of 1.43.
Chicago's offense comes into this game averaging 4.3 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Together, the White Sox's offense has the 16th-ranked batting average, at .242. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Chicago has gone deep 47 times, placing them 15th in the league. Throughout the season, Chicago has struggled to get on base, ranking 27th in OBP (.303).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Guardians vs. White Sox
Heading into today's matchup between Cleveland and Chicago, the Guardians are the betting favorite at -106 on the moneyline. Cleveland's implied win probability sits at 51.46%. The MLB predictive models shows the best bet for today's game being taking Cleveland on the moneyline, as they are primed to come up big with their bats and on the mound.
Recommended Betting Pick: Guardians Moneyline
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