Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox Betting Lines and Pick

The Chicago White Sox will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Detroit Tigers pay a visit to Guaranteed Rate Field.

The Chicago White Sox will rely on Miguel Gonzalez to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Justin Verlander will be his counterpart for the Detroit Tigers. Miguel Gonzalez is 7-10 this season, and Justin Verlander is 9-8.

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 138 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.3-2.3 victory for the Tigers. 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

Chicago (50-76) will face the 55-71 Tigers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Detroit injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 29-ranked Chicago White Sox and the No. 30-rated Detroit Tigers in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Chicago White Sox No. 24-rated offense, averaging 4.32 runs per game, against a Detroit Tigers defense that ranks No. 29 at 5.33 in runs allowed per game. The Chicago White Sox have averaged 8.7 hits per game so far, less than Detroit Tigers batters have averaged on the year (8.9 hits per game).

Chicago owns the No. 27 defense, allowing 4.32 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Detroit's No. 29-rated defense.