The Chicago White Sox will send ace Chris Sale to the mound, as the strikeout machine will look to continue his great start to the season against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday. Sale has fared well against the Angels in his career with the left-hander going 4-0 with a 1.73 ERA while averaging 5.8 strikeouts in five career starts against LA.
The Angels will counter with Garrett Richards who, despite being winless, has started the season pitching well. Richards has posted a 3.57 ERA while averaging 6.3 strikeouts per game through his first three starts.
If there is one White Sox batter that has enjoyed facing off against Richards it is Jose Abreu. The first baseman has only faced Richards six times in his career, but is four-for-six with one home run and four RBIs.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Chicago White Sox as -145 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 7 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.6-2.8 win for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago White Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Chicago (9-5) will face the 6-8 Angels in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels odds would favor the White Sox if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 20 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 21.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Chicago White Sox and its No. 25-rated batting order, averaging 3.14 runs per nine innings, against the No. 26 line up of the Los Angeles Angels at 3.07 runs per outing.
Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 10-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.13 runs per game. Chicago, meanwhile, comes in at No. 23 at home, scoring 3.25 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
M Latos shut down the Angels in their last game, striking out 5 in a 5-0 shutout over Los Angeles in baseball action at U.S. Cellular Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Chicago, Thursday, April 21st