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In the final game of a three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox (16-28) play the Cleveland Guardians (19-23), Thursday at 2:10 PM ET. The White Sox will hand the ball to Dylan Cease (2-2), and the Guardians will turn to Logan Allen (1-1).
The White Sox are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-144) at home over the Guardians (+122). The total for the White Sox-Guardians game is 7.5.
White Sox vs. Guardians Odds
Run Line
Chicago White Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
White Sox (-144)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -104)
When, Where, at What Time is White Sox vs. Guardians
- Game Day: Thursday, May 18, 2023
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: NSPCH
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Eloy Jiménez | 10-Day Injured List | Abdominal |
| Billy Hamilton | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Liam Hendriks | 15-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Matt Foster | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
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 |
| Josh Naylor | Day-to-day | Leg |
| José Ramírez | Bereavement List | Personal |
| Caleb Baragar | Minors | Elbow |
Last Time Out: White Sox and Guardians
Mike Clevinger (6.0 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 5 K) was credited with the win in the White Sox’s 7-2 victory over the Guardians yesterday. Jake Burger led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a home run and two RBI. Peyton Battenfield (4.1 IP, 5 R, 9 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Guardians.
Betting Trends
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The White Sox have won eight, or 57.1%, of the 14 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Chicago has played as a favorite of -144 or more twice this season and split those games. The White Sox have a 59% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 23 of their 44 opportunities. The White Sox are 20-24-0 against the spread in their 44 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert | 43 | .267 (73) | .326 (102) | .559 (8) | 6.9% (7) | 26.3% (128) | 5.1% (153) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 43 | .242 (108) | .330 (96) | .424 (85) | 2.7% (103) | 19.7% (71) | 9% (85) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 39 | .277 (51) | .337 (79) | .348 (151) | 0% (166) | 15.4% (28) | 7.7% (116) |
| Jake Burger | 26 | .278 (-) | .348 (-) | .747 (-) | 11.2% (-) | 30.3% (-) | 7.9% (-) |
| Yasmani Grandal | 37 | .295 (27) | .368 (36) | .443 (72) | 2.2% (115) | 20.6% (81) | 8.8% (89) |
Guardians Betting Records and Team Stats
The Guardians have been underdogs in 15 games this season and have come away with the win seven times (46.7%) in those contests. Cleveland has a win-loss record of 2-2 when favored by +122 or worse by bookmakers this year. The Guardians have an implied victory probability of 45% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with Cleveland have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 17 of 42 chances this season. In 42 games with a line this season, the Guardians have a mark of 14-28-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kwan | 42 | .276 (55) | .363 (44) | .362 (136) | 0.5% (164) | 10% (7) | 12.6% (32) |
| Josh Naylor | 37 | .219 (151) | .275 (162) | .391 (112) | 4.2% (46) | 17.6% (49) | 7.7% (116) |
| Josh Bell | 41 | .226 (137) | .341 (66) | .356 (144) | 1.7% (141) | 19.7% (71) | 15% (13) |
| Andrés Giménez | 40 | .231 (124) | .308 (127) | .357 (143) | 1.9% (132) | 18.2% (54) | 5% (155) |
| Myles Straw | 41 | .235 (119) | .325 (107) | .295 (166) | 0% (166) | 18.5% (57) | 11.3% (54) |
White Sox vs. Guardians Picks and Predictions
We predict that the White Sox will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-144). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).