On the MLB schedule for Friday night, Chicago will face Houston on the road in the second game of a four-game series to start the 2023 MLB regular season.
For this MLB game, Lance Lynn will be on the mound for the White Sox, and Cristian Javier will be on the mound for the Astros. They both will be pitching for the first time this season, and both ball clubs have high expectations this season.
In the MLB standings to start the season, the Chicago White Sox are 1-0 in the AL Central, and the Houston Astros are 0-1 in the AL West. This is just one of 162 for the season, but every game matters for the playoff race.
One of the White Sox vs Astros picks for this baseball game is to be a high-scoring because of high-powered each lineup is. This should be one of the better MLB games tonight.
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Odds
Run Line: The Chicago White Sox odds will be the road underdogs on the run line in this contest at +1.5 with -160 odds for them to cover. As for the Houston Astros, they are the home favorite at -1.5 with +140 odds to cover the spread.
Moneyline: On the moneyline, Chicago has +134 odds to win outright, and Houston has -145 odds to win outright.
Over/Under: On the over/under runs total for this baseball contest, it is set for 7.5 total runs. The over-runs total is set at -122 odds, and the under-runs total is set at +102 odds.
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Information
Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros
Location of the Game: Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX.
Date and Time: Friday, March 31, 8:10 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: Local Networks
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Betting Preview
Chicago’s record against the spread so far this season is 1-0. Houston’s record against the spread so far this season is 0-1. In the first game of the season between these two teams, the White Sox scored three runs, and the Astros scored two runs. Expect more scoring in the second matchup.
One of the top White Sox vs Astros picks is to bet on shortstop Tim Anderson to record at least one hit for Chicago. Another solid pick in this contest is to bet on Yordan Alvarez for Houston to hit a home run.
Chicago White Sox
In the Chicago White Sox standings, they and the Minnesota Twins were the only ones to win on Opening Day in the American League Central.
Tim Anderson recorded two hits for Chicago against Houston on Thursday. He is going to be one of their best hitters all season long.
Andrew Vaughn recorded one hit and two RBIs for the White Sox on Thursday night against the Houston Astros. He is the first baseman for this ball club.
Houston Astros
They will be one of the MLB teams that are projected to win the American League West once again this season. Houston has won the American League title in the last four out of six seasons.
On the MLB injury report, second baseman Jose Altuve will miss the first two months of the baseball season due to a thumb injury suffered in the World Baseball Classic.
Yordan Alvarez recorded one hit and also had an RBI against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. He is expected to be one of the MLB player stats leaders this season in the home run category.
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Betting Picks
- Over/Under: One of the top MLB picks for this contest is to bet on the over runs total at 7.5, with the odds set at -122.
- Moneyline/Runline: Another one of our White Sox vs Astros picks is to take Houston moneyline at -145.
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