Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros 5/22/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 8:10 PM EST
May. 22, 2019
TV: WGN
Latest Odds : HOU -345 Total 8.5
The White Sox have had quite a few struggles on the year so far and are coming into this game to face a buzz saw in the Astros here. The White Sox are 2 games under the five hundred mark on the road, but compared to the Astros they may not even show up in the game as the Astros have only lost 4 games on their home field all season.
Jose Abreu is the leading power hitter for the White Sox with 10 homers and 38 RBIs on the season. The leading hitter for average is Tim Anderson who is hitting at a clip of .335. George Springer is leading the Astros in the power with 17 homers and 42 RBIs. Josh Reddick leads in hitting with a .333 average.
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Heading to the mound for the White Sox is Ivan Nova and he only has a 2-4 record with a 7.42 ERA on the year. He has thrown 47.1 innings allowing 69 hits and 16 walks, but has struck out 32 batters.
Gerrit Cole is the pitcher who is going to the mound for the Astros. Cole has a 4-4 record with a 3.56 ERA on the season. Cole has thrown 60.2 innings on the year with 93 strikeouts, 47 hits and only allowed 16 walks on the year.
Recent Betting Trends:
White Sox are 11-27 in their last 38 vs. American League West.
Astros are 40-18 in their last 58 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Over 8.5
The Astros are playing great at home and are facing a White Sox team that has had quite a few struggles on their home field this year. Look for the Astros to dominate this game especially with Nova on the mound for the White Sox. Look for Cole to shut down the White Sox offense and really control this game. Final Score, Houston Astros win 8-2.