The Houston Astros will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Chicago White Sox invade Minute Maid Park on Friday.
It's a pitching duel between Mike Fiers for the Houston Astros (5-3 on the year) and Miguel Gonzalez for Chicago White Sox (1-3 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Houston was a -153 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.7-5.2 win for the Astros. 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 (42-37) will face the 40-39 White Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Chicago injuries news.
The Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox odds would favor the Astros if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Houston is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Chicago is at No. 23.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Chicago White Sox rank No. 18 at 8.47 hits per game. That compares with the Houston Astros No. 19 ranking in that category.
Houston owns the No. 7 defense, allowing 4.53 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Chicago's No. 13-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Twins, a 6-5 final on Thursday in support of C Rodon at U.S. Cellular Field.
Houston got the job done in their last match in a 10-4 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday at Angel Stadium behind starter D Keuchel.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Houston, Saturday, July 2nd