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Yordan Alvarez and Andrew Benintendi will be among the star attractions when the Houston Astros face the Chicago White Sox on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET, at Minute Maid Park. The Astros are favored in this one, at -377, while the underdog White Sox have +299 odds to win. Houston is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). The game's total has been listed at 8.5 runs.
Check out everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Astros-White Sox game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Astros vs. White Sox Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: SCHN
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -377 | +299 | 8.5 | -102 | -118 | -1.5 | -159 | +134 |
Astros vs. White Sox Prediction
- Score Prediction: Astros 5, White Sox 3
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Astros 62%, White Sox 38%
Astros vs. White Sox Betting Insights
- The Astros have won 49, or 55.7%, of the 88 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Houston has not entered a game this season as bigger favorites on the moneyline than the -377 odds on them winning this game.
- The Astros have a 79% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- The White Sox have been underdogs in 116 games this season and have come away with the win 26 times (22.4%) in those contests.
- Chicago has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +299.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the White Sox have a 25.1% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
Astros Recent Betting Performance
- The Astros have a 6-1 record from the seven games they were favored on the moneyline over their last 10 matchups.
- Over their last 10 outings (all had set totals), the Astros combined with their opponents to go over the run total four times.
- The Astros have a 6-4-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.
Astros Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 20 |
| ERA | 2.66 |
| K/9 | 10.3 |
Astros Player Insights
- Alvarez paces the Astros with 25 home runs and has a team-best batting average of .304.
- Among all MLB hitters, Alvarez ranks sixth in batting average, fourth in on-base percentage, and 10th in slugging.
- Alex Bregman is hitting .261 with 25 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 36 walks.
- Bregman is 39th in home runs and 56th in RBI among all major league hitters this season.
- Jose Altuve is hitting .297 with 22 doubles, 15 home runs and 34 walks.
- Jeremy Pena is hitting .279 with 20 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 20 walks.
- Pena is riding a five-game hitting streak into this one. In his last five games he is hitting .500 with a double, three home runs and four RBI.
Astros Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | 1.5 (+175) | 1.5 (-105) | - | 0.5 (+130) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 1.5 () | 1.5 (-150) | - | 0.5 (+105) |
| Jose Altuve | 1.5 (+170) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+160) |
| Jake Meyers | 0.5 (-230) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+160) |
| Yainer Diaz | 1.5 (+150) | 1.5 (-115) | - | 0.5 (+130) |
Learn more about this Astros vs. White Sox matchup on Fox Sports.
White Sox Recent Betting Performance
- In 10 games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the White Sox have a record of 3-7.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the White Sox and their opponents are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The White Sox have five wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.
White Sox Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 5.17 |
| K/9 | 8.7 |
White Sox Player Insights
- Andrew Vaughn leads the White Sox with 14 home runs and 52 runs batted in, while recording a team-best batting average of .241.
- Vaughn is 98th in homers and 84th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Benintendi has 15 doubles, 13 home runs and 24 walks while batting .217.
- Among all MLB hitters, Benintendi ranks 111th in homers and 147th in RBI.
- Gavin Sheets is batting .231 with 24 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 36 walks.
- Nicky Lopez is batting .245 with 12 doubles, two triples and 27 walks.
White Sox Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | 0.5 (-225) | 1.5 (+150) | - | 0.5 (+240) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 0.5 (-230) | 1.5 (+135) | - | 0.5 (+180) |
| Nicky Lopez | 0.5 (-185) | 0.5 (-185) | - | 0.5 (+370) |
| Chuckie Robinson | 0.5 (-135) | 0.5 (-135) | - | 0.5 (+295) |
| Luis Robert | 0.5 (-185) | 0.5 (-185) | - | 0.5 (+200) |
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Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros highlights on Friday, August 16th.
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