They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer; that is often the case across sports and will certainly be so on Wednesday. The Cleveland Guardians (19-22) are set to take on the Chicago White Sox (15-28) in a battle of the AL Central. Both teams are struggling. But luckily for them, they are playing in what has been the worst division in baseball as of late. Even though they are both under.500, this division can be won be anybody.
With over 40 games played in the MLB schedule for each organization, we are about 25% done with the regular season. Both of these MLB teams are on the opposite side of the MLB standings as they may have hoped at this point of the season. It is seeming unlikely that either of these teams will make the playoffs unless they win the division. These MLB games are pivotal for both sides. With that being said, let’s get ready to make some Guardians vs White Sox picks.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox Information
Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox
Location of the game: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 17. 8:10 p.m. EST.
How to watch: Bally Sports Great Lakes | NBC Sports Chicago | MLB.TV
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
There is no time like the present to make your MLB picks. An important note when looking at the MLB odds is that the Chicago White Sox could clinch the series win with a victory over the Cleveland Guardians in game two of the three-game series.
Of course, that would mean the Guardians can tie it up on Wednesday night and go for the series win on Thursday. Let’s check out the odds before we dive into our Guardians vs White Sox picks.
Moneyline: On the moneyline, the White Sox are given -112 odds. The Guardians are the slight underdogs on the road with +112 odds.
Spread: When it comes to the spread, the White Sox will be given +1.5 (-175) odds. The Guardians will have to cover -1.5 (+155).
Over/Under: Finally, the over/under is set at an even 9 runs on Wednesday night. Let’s meet the starting pitchers before we can make our Guardians vs White Sox picks.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
Starting Pitchers
Peyton Battenfield:
Why does love always feel like a (Peyton) Battenfield? If that was the case, love does not feel good as the rookie is struggling as a Major Leaguer on the hill for the Cleveland guardians schedule. He is still looking to get his first win in a Big League uniform.
The RHP is 0-4 with a 4.45 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and has 25 strikeouts through 30.1 innings pitched. Out of the six games the rookie has started, the Guardians have not won a single game. An important note is that the Guardians’ offense seemingly disappears when he pitches. In his six starts, Cleveland has scored just five runs total. That adds up to five runs in 54 innings.
Mike Clevinger:
On paper, this is a rough series in terms of MLB stats. Both the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are struggling, but perhaps Mike Clevinger could change that for the home team. Clevinger has a lot of hair but has also given up a lot of runs this year.
Clevinger is 2-3 with a 4.79 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and has 35 strikeouts through 41.1 innings pitched. The 32-year-old is set to face off against the team he began his career with for the first time in a White Sox uniform. Clevinger–and his luscious locks–would love nothing more than to shut down the Guardians and win this Chicago White Sox game today.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions
As the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are set to battle, get ready for double-digit runs. I am surprised the projected total is not higher, so we are going to take over 9 (-115) runs in this one.
This is a strange matchup, as the White Sox are favored on the moneyline, but not the spread. Chicago has the better-starting pitcher on Wednesday night and will win this game straight up.
- Take Chicago (-112) against Cleveland.
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