Losers of eight of their last 10 games, the Chicago White Sox will send their best player to the mound in hopes of turning things around. Chris Sale will be tasked with attempting to mow down a Tigers team that lit up White Sox pitchers last night for 10 runs.
Sale was somewhat average by his standards in three starts against the Tigers last season. In 18.1 innings of work against them he allowed eight runs off 16 hits, but he did strikeout 19 batters. Victor Martinez has been a nightmare for Sale to face, as the DH has recorded a .471 AVG and four home runs in 34 at-bats vs Sale.
The Tigers will counter with Mike Pelfrey who has been victimized by the long ball this season — already allowing 10 home runs in 10 starts to go along with an 0-5 record. In 129 combined at-bats against Pelfrey, Chicago batters have just one home run, but a .302 AVG.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Detroit Tigers were listed as 152 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.9-2.8 win for the Tigers on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Detroit (26-28) will face the 29-26 White Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Chicago injuries news.
The Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox odds would favor the Tigers if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Detroit is rated No. 16 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Chicago is at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit Tigers No. 10-rated offense, averaging 4.57 runs per game, against a Chicago White Sox defense that ranks No. 5 at 3.76 in runs allowed per game. The Detroit Tigers have averaged 9.13 hits per game so far, more than Chicago White Sox batters have averaged on the year (8.29 hits per game).
Chicago brings the No. 5-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Tigers's No. 23-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The White Sox endured a 10-3 loss at the hands of the Tigers on Friday, with C Rodon throwing 6 innings of 7-hit ball at Comerica Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Detroit, Sunday, June 5th