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Chicago White Sox

vs

Houston Astros
Friday, May 16, 2014 8:10 PM ET
Minute Maid Park

The Houston Astros will look to improve on a 14-27 record when they take on the Chicago White Sox, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Friday.

Jose Quintana, with a record of 1-3 on the season, gets the ball for the Chicago White Sox, while the Houston Astros trot Collin McHugh to the mound in this one. He is 2-1 so far in 2014.

Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

The Houston Astros were listed as -108 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.

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Computer Prediction: Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.4-3.3 win for the White Sox on Friday. Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 4.4-3.3 result in favor of the White Sox today. 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 Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

14-27 Houston battles the White Sox, currently with a 20-22 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Chicago injuries news.

This game puts the Houston Astros, most recently No. 29 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Chicago White Sox, who rate a No. 13 in the latest survey.

How Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Stats Matchup

The game also pits Houston Astros No. 28-rated offense, averaging 3.54 runs per game, against a Chicago White Sox defense that ranks No. 29 at 5.1 in runs allowed per game. The Houston Astros have averaged 7.68 hits per game so far, less than Chicago White Sox batters have averaged on the year (9.07 hits per game).

Defensively, Chicago features the No. 29-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.24 runs per game. Houston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 22 at home, scoring 3.73 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Chicago was a 4-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Chicago at +177 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well. Chicago got the job done in their last match in a 4-2 victory over Oakland on Wednesday at O.co Coliseum behind starter Andre Rienzo.

In their last action, Houston was a 5-4 Sportsbook at home against the Rangers. Bettors on Houston at +107 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well. The Astros enjoyed a 5-4 victory at the expense of the Rangers on Wednesday, with Scott Feldman throwing 5 innings of 10-hit ball at Minute Maid Park.

Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Betting Odds Trends

Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Houston
Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Houston is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next Betting Matchups

Chicago at Houston, Saturday, May 17th

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