The Cleveland Indians pay a visit to Chicago on Thursday, hoping to shut down the White Sox bats in baseball betting action at U.S. Cellular Field.
For the Chicago White Sox, John Danks gets the ball, charged with keeping the Cleveland Indians hitters off the base paths. He'll face Danny Salazar, 4-1 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Chicago White Sox in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of -101 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Indians to win this game 4.1-3.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cleveland Indians vs Chicago White Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago White Sox bring a 18-19 record to the battle against the 16-23 Indians. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Cleveland injuries news.
The Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Indians odds would favor the Indians if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Cleveland is at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Chicago White Sox No. 28 ranked offense (3.73 runs per game) against a Cleveland Indians defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 26 at 4.74 runs allowed per game. The Chicago White Sox have been averaging 8.51 hits per game, more than the Cleveland Indians have managed so far this season (8.44 hits on average).
Chicago owns the No. 22 defense, allowing 3.73 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Cleveland's No. 26-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cleveland looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the White Sox, a 4-3 final on Wednesday in support of Shaun Marcum at U.S. Cellular Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Cincinnati, Friday, May 22nd
Chicago home to Minnesota, Friday, May 22nd