The Chicago White Sox (30-94) and Houston Astros (66-56) will settle their rubber match in Game 3 of the series on Sunday, August 18 at 2:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Astros are overwhelming favorites to win with their moneyline at -400.
The White Sox are nowhere near doing any damage in the American League Central, as they are over 40 games back from the leading Cleveland Guardians. But they can still cause problems for the Astros in the playoff hunt.
Despite having a bad record, they have gone 3-7 over their last 10 games. They are at their worst on the road, coming in with a record of 12-50.
Ky Bush (0-1) will start on the mound and come in with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 2.31. With just 8.2 innings pitched under his belt this season, it could be volatile. The team also averages an ERA of 4.84, so slightly better relief could be on the horizon in the game's early stages.
The White Sox's batting average is .220, which shows they have issues getting into scoring situations. In addition, they are allowing their opponents to put up .253 at the plate, which is not ideal for any team wanting to win games.
The Astros slipped up in Game 1 when they lost 5-4 to the White Sox. They quickly bounced back in Game 2 with a 6-1 outing, which is what most bettors expected they could do in this series against the worst team in the league.
They currently have a four-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the AL West, but they should not let their foot off the gas against a losing team. They are 9-1 in their last 10 games, but they are not that dominant at home, with a 33-27 record.
Framber Valdez (12-5) will be on the mound to begin the game and has an ERA of 3.38 with a WHIP of 1.17. The team averages an ERA of 3.88, which bodes well for solid pitching throughout the game.
The Astros have a .260 batting average and hold opponents to .232. This is a good differential and a key reason why they are leading their division.
Check out exciting MLB betting odds with MyBookie, as they have you covered for the Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros showdown. The Astros are heavily favored to win, with market analysis indicating they have a 79.3 percent chance of success.
Bettors should consider the run-line betting option, as the Astros have odds at -2.5 (-115). With strong starter pitching and a convincing turnaround in Game 2, they have the best chance of winning by at least three runs again.
