Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The Houston Astros look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Chicago White Sox arrive at Minute Maid Park on Sunday.

The Houston Astros will turn to Collin McHugh and his 5-5 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Chicago White Sox send Jose Quintana (5-8) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Chicago White Sox were listed as 123 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 8 before betting started earlier on Sunday over at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.3-3.4 victory for the White Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Houston (43-38) will face the 40-40 White Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Chicago injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Houston Astros at No. 2 and the Chicago White Sox at No. 23 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Houston Astros No. 14-ranked scoring average of 4.56 runs per game, against a Chicago White Sox offense rated No. 23 and scoring 4.17 runs per game. The Astros have averaged 8.41 hits per game to date this season, less than the White Sox hitters have managed (8.48 per nine innings).

Houston owns the No. 8 defense, allowing 4.56 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Chicago's No. 13-rated defense.