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At Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox (14-28) meet the Cleveland Guardians (19-21), fellow members of the AL Central, at 8:10 PM ET. The Guardians will hand the ball to Shane Bieber (3-1), and the White Sox will turn to Lance Lynn (1-5).
Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Guardians are favored to win (-127) over the White Sox (+109). The game’s total is set at 8.
Guardians vs. White Sox Odds
Run Line
Cleveland Guardians (-1.5)
Moneyline
Guardians (-127)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -107)
When, Where, at What Time is Guardians vs. White Sox
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: NSPCH
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
Guardians Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Civale | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Cody Morris | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Triston McKenzie | 60-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Caleb Baragar | Minors | Elbow |
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Eloy Jiménez | 10-Day Injured List | Abdominal |
| Billy Hamilton | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Elvis Andrus | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Liam Hendriks | 15-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Garrett Crochet | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Matt Foster | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Yasmani Grandal | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Last Time Out: Guardians and White Sox
The Guardians won their most recent game against the Angels Tuesday by a 4-3 score. Josh Naylor went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively. James Karinchak picked up the win on the strength of 1/3 of an inning without giving up a hit or an earned run.
The White Sox lost to the Astros 4-3 Tuesday. Luis Robert led the way offensively after going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI, and Lucas Giolito was handed the loss, throwing six innings, giving up four earned runs on seven hits while striking out six.
Betting Trends
Guardians Betting Records and Team Stats
The Guardians have been favorites in 26 games this season and won 12 (46.2%) of those contests. Cleveland has entered 20 games this season favored by -127 or more and is 9-11 in those contests. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 55.9% chance of a victory for the Guardians. Cleveland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 15 of their 40 opportunities. The Guardians are 14-26-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | 40 | .285 (41) | .364 (39) | .457 (61) | 2.3% (110) | 8.5% (3) | 11.9% (43) |
| Steven Kwan | 40 | .274 (56) | .359 (43) | .350 (143) | 0.6% (159) | 10.5% (11) | 12.2% (41) |
| Josh Naylor | 36 | .214 (151) | .271 (161) | .389 (112) | 4.3% (42) | 17.9% (51) | 7.9% (110) |
| Andrés Giménez | 38 | .234 (118) | .305 (129) | .365 (129) | 2% (125) | 18.5% (58) | 4.6% (154) |
| Josh Bell | 39 | .223 (139) | .339 (72) | .353 (142) | 1.8% (132) | 20% (72) | 15.2% (11) |
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The White Sox have been chosen as underdogs in 29 games this year and have walked away with the win seven times (24.1%) in those games. This season, Chicago has been victorious four times in 23 chances when named as an underdog of at least +109 or longer on the moneyline. The White Sox have an implied victory probability of 47.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 21 of 42 chances this season. In 42 games with a line this season, the White Sox have a mark of 18-24-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert | 41 | .275 (55) | .335 (78) | .562 (9) | 6.6% (8) | 26.3% (129) | 5.4% (146) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 41 | .236 (114) | .324 (100) | .401 (101) | 2.2% (112) | 20.1% (75) | 9.5% (81) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 37 | .267 (69) | .331 (84) | .336 (155) | 0% (163) | 15.6% (31) | 8.1% (107) |
| Yasmani Grandal | 35 | .270 (-) | .349 (-) | .426 (-) | 2.3% (-) | 20.9% (-) | 9.3% (-) |
| Jake Burger | 24 | .239 (-) | .321 (-) | .648 (-) | 9.9% (-) | 32.1% (-) | 8.6% (-) |
Guardians vs. White Sox Picks and Predictions
We predict that the White Sox will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+109). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).