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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the White Sox vs. Rays on April 28, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays 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 Friday, April 28th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. White Sox
The Rays take on the White Sox on Friday, April 28th 2023 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (21-5) vs. Chicago White Sox (7-19)
- Date: Friday, April 28th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into their matchup with the Chicago White Sox, the Rays have a record of 21-5, good for 1st in the AL East. When playing away from home, the Rays have played well posting a record of 7-3.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 18-8, Tampa Bay has been favored 96.2% of the time this season. The team's over/under record comes in at 14-9 with an average betting line of 8.
For Tampa Bay, Zach Eflin gets the start, currently holding a record of 3-0. So far, Zach Eflin has put together an outstanding ERA of 2.81. Currently, opponents are batting just .242 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep one time against Zach Eflin, who has a WOBA allowed of .284. Eflin has a WHIP of 1.00, with one walk allowed.
Tampa Bay enters play averaging 6.6 runs per game, placing them 1st in the MLB. The Rays have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .280 ranks 1st in the league. So far, Tampa Bay's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 51 home runs, which ranks 1st. Tampa Bay's overall OBP of .352 is good for 1st in the league.
Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago White Sox take on the Tampa Bay hoping to improve on their record of just 7-19, placing them 4th in the AL Central. Chicago has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 3-7.
Chicago's record against the runline sits at 10-16 while being favored eight times in 26 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 13-10 with an average betting line of 8.
For Chicago, Lucas Giolito will look to pick up a win over Tampa Bay, as he has a record of 1-2. Lucas Giolito will take the mound with an ERA of 4.50. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .248 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep four times against Lucas Giolito, who has a WOBA allowed of .334. Giolito's WHIP of 1.18 comes along with a total of six walks allowed.
On offense, Chicago comes into the game averaging 3.9 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. So far, the White Sox have combined for a team batting average of .231, placing them 23rd in the league. In terms of home runs, Chicago ranks 22nd, with a total of 24 long balls. Chicago's OBP of .289 places them .289 in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. White Sox
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Chicago, the Rays are the betting favorite at -151 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 60.16%. The MLB predictive model shows the Rays pitching to carry the team to a win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an advantage to take Tampa Bay on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays -1.5
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