As we move through the second third of the season, the Houston Astros (39W-24L) will meet the Chicago White Sox (30W-31L) on Friday, June 17 at Minute Maid Park at 7:10 pm CT.
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
Houston Astros -172 | Chicago White Sox +144 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8 total points (BET NOW)
Houston Astros
Over the course of the regular season, the Astros’ are carrying a team batting average of .239. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 3.14 and a .986 fielding percentage. They were beaten by the Texas Rangers 2-9 in their most recent game on Wednesday, and are currently ranked number one in the American League West. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this one?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Houston Astros will play without Jeremy Peña (Thumb), Taylor Jones (Back), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Jacob Odorizzi (Leg), Jacob Meyers (Shoulder) and Parker Mushinski (Left elbow).
Chicago White Sox
The overall regular season batting average for the White Sox is .251 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.01. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .981. They were defeated by the Detroit Tigers 0-13 the last time they met on Wednesday, and are currently number three in the American League Central. Will the White Sox pull it off this time?
The Chicago White Sox are without Liam Hendriks (Arm), Yasmani Grandal (Back), Kyle Crick (Elbow), Jacob Burger (Hand), Jonathan Stiever (Lat), Eloy Jiménez (Hamstring), Garrett Crochet (Elbow), Aaron Bummer (Lat), Michael Kopech (Knee) and Timothy Anderson (Groin).
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Houston Astros (-172)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 total points (-120)
Runline Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 runs (+125)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
