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On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago White Sox (13-26) hosting the Houston Astros (19-18) at 8:10 PM ET. The starting pitchers are J.P. France for the Astros, and Michael Kopech (1-3) for the White Sox.
Despite playing away from home the Astros are at -154 to win, compared to the White Sox at +130. The over/under for the Astros-White Sox game is set at 9.
Astros vs. White Sox Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-154)
Total
9 Runs (Over: +100, Under: -119)
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When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. White Sox
- Game Day: Friday, May 12, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: NSPCH
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jose Urquidy | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Luis Garcia | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Mauricio Dubon | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
| Chas McCormick | Day-to-day | Back |
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Romy Gonzalez | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jake Burger | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Yoán Moncada | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Eloy Jiménez | 10-Day Injured List | Abdominal |
| Liam Hendriks | 15-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Garrett Crochet | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Matt Foster | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Astros and White Sox
The Astros won 5-4 over the Angels Friday in their last game. Cristian Javier was named the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out 11, while Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
The White Sox lost to the Royals yesterday, with Reynaldo Lopez registering the loss while throwing 1/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out one. Andrew Vaughn went 2-for-3 with an RBI to pace the White Sox’s offense.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have entered the game as favorites 24 times this season and won 10, or 41.7%, of those games. Houston has a record of 7-6 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -154 on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 60.6% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 19 of their 37 opportunities. The Astros are 17-20-0 ATS in their 37 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 31 | .283 (45) | .388 (21) | .558 (10) | 6% (12) | 23.9% (110) | 11.9% (42) |
| Kyle Tucker | 37 | .264 (70) | .355 (53) | .434 (70) | 3.9% (51) | 15.1% (27) | 13.2% (28) |
| Alex Bregman | 37 | .207 (158) | .327 (89) | .336 (151) | 2.4% (108) | 10.3% (7) | 14.5% (17) |
| Jeremy Pena | 37 | .247 (98) | .295 (138) | .432 (75) | 3.8% (55) | 24.4% (115) | 3.8% (166) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 31 | .287 (44) | .306 (126) | .357 (134) | 0% (166) | 11.9% (12) | 2.2% (172) |
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The White Sox have been victorious in seven, or 25.9%, of the 27 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This year, Chicago has won two of 13 games when listed as at least +130 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the White Sox have a 43.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 21 of their 39 opportunities. The White Sox are 16-23-0 against the spread in their 39 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | 38 | .255 (88) | .347 (65) | .434 (70) | 2.4% (108) | 19.8% (73) | 10.2% (72) |
| Luis Robert | 38 | .254 (93) | .321 (100) | .493 (44) | 5.1% (26) | 26.9% (136) | 5.8% (142) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 34 | .263 (72) | .318 (105) | .321 (157) | 0% (166) | 15.5% (32) | 6.8% (130) |
| Yasmani Grandal | 35 | .270 (58) | .349 (60) | .426 (81) | 2.3% (116) | 20.9% (86) | 9.3% (87) |
| Elvis Andrus | 38 | .206 (159) | .286 (152) | .260 (170) | 0.7% (159) | 17.7% (42) | 8.2% (107) |
Astros vs. White Sox Picks and Predictions
Our top pick for Astros vs. White Sox is the Astros (-154 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the over on 9 runs.
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