Boston Red Sox Face the Chicago White Sox Thursday: MLB Odds and Betting Trends

U.S. Cellular Field hosts an MLB battle between the Chicago White Sox and the visiting Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

Boston puts its faith in starter Henry Owens to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 0-0. Getting the ball for the Chicago White Sox is Erik Johnson, who owns a 0-0 record on the season with a 0.00 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Boston Red Sox were -115 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.8-2.9 win for the Red Sox on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Chicago (19-9) will face the 16-11 Red Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Boston injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 5 (Chicago White Sox) and the No. 6 (Boston Red Sox) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Boston Red Sox rank No. 2 at 9.85 hits per game. That compares with the Chicago White Sox No. 22 ranking in that category.

Chicago owns the No. 4 defense, allowing 3.86 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Boston's No. 18-rated defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Red Sox enjoyed a 5-2 victory at the expense of the White Sox on Wednesday, with C Buchholz throwing 7 innings of 3-hit ball at U.S. Cellular Field.

Betting Trends
  • Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
  • Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
  • Chi White Sox is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi White Sox's last 22 games
  • Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Boston at New York, Friday, May 6th
Chicago home to Minnesota, Friday, May 6th

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