The Chicago White Sox will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Detroit Tigers pay a visit to Guaranteed Rate Field.
Detroit puts its faith in starter Buck Farmer to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 2-1. Getting the ball for the Chicago White Sox is Carlos Rodon, who owns a 2-4 record on the season with a 3.88 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Chicago White Sox were listed as -148 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 9 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the White Sox to win this game 5.2-4.1. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago White Sox sport a record of 51-76 heading into this matchup, while the Detroit Tigers sit at 55-72 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Detroit injuries news.
The Chicago White Sox sit at No. 29 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Detroit Tigers sit at No. 30 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Chicago White Sox No. 23-ranked scoring average of 4.31 runs per game, against a Detroit Tigers offense rated No. 13 and scoring 4.79 runs per game. The White Sox have averaged 8.68 hits per game to date this season, less than the Tigers hitters have managed (8.89 per nine innings).
Chicago owns the No. 25 defense, allowing 4.31 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Detroit's No. 29-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit suffered a 3-2 loss against Chicago on Friday, as J Verlander wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Chicago, Sunday, August 27th