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.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at New York, Friday, May 6th
Chicago home to Minnesota, Friday, May 6th