A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Tampa Bay Rays dueling the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field.
Blake Snell gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday; he's 6-8 on the season. The Chicago White Sox, meanwhile, will counter with Miguel Gonzalez, who will be looking to improve on his 4-8 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Chicago White Sox as -117 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.7-3.4 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.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
76-81 Chicago battles the Rays, currently with a 65-92 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Chicago White Sox rated this week at No. 12 and the Tampa Bay Rays sitting at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Chicago White Sox and its No. 20-rated batting order, averaging 4.28 runs per nine innings, against the No. 24 line up of the Tampa Bay Rays at 4.18 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Chicago has the No. 14-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rays own the No. 16 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay looks to rebound from a loss to the White Sox, who beat them 13-6 on Tuesday behind a start from C Sale at U.S. Cellular Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Chicago, Thursday, September 29th