Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox Betting Predictions, Odds, Picks & Lines

The second MLB Sportsbook betting matchup of the three-game series between the Rangers and the White Sox takes place on Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field. In the series opener, Chicago came out on top in the 9-7 slugfest. Texas is in the middle of the six-game road trip and has split the four matchups so far, winning two and losing two. Over the season they’re 9-11 and rank at the bottom of the AL West. The series against the Rangers kicks off the 9-game homestand for Chicago.

Dubbed as preseason favorites in their division, the White Sox are currently second in the AL Central behind the Royals. Their overall record this season stands at 10-9. Since 2014, the White Sox won every series between the two. The game takes place at the open roof stadium. The weather should be mostly cloudy, with 66% cloud cover. The chance of rain is at 24% and the wind is expected at 6 mph SSE.

Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox Betting Odds And Line Movement

Chicago is the home MLB Sportsbook betting favorite for this one, priced at -165 at most US friendly online bookies. The baseball betting odds on Texas are at +144. The total is set at 8.

Notes On The Texas Rangers

Last night’s game was anything but typical for the Rangers. They have been a poor offensive team this season, ranking in the bottom third for runs, hits, and strikeouts per game. They have the second-worst strikeout total in the MLB. However, they scored 7 runs last night, but their usually solid pitching let them down. This season, they actually performed better away from home. On the road, they hold a 6-5 record.

Tonight, the Rangers will start ace Kyle Gibson (2.53 ERA) for the fifth time this MLB Sportsbook betting season. He had a rough start to the campaign, but has turned it around and has been a huge part of the Rangers’ success lately. After the rough first game, Gibson gave up only 1 run in 21 innings. He’s been excellent against the White Sox throughout his career with a 2.98 ERA and a 9-5 record in 17 starts.

Notes On The Chicago White Sox

The White Sox had a mixed start to the season as they struggled with bullpen and defense. Those issues continued last night, but they still managed to grab the win after scoring the first five runs of the ballgame in the third inning. The Rangers managed to claw back to 6-6 before Yermin Mercedes put the White Sox up 7-6 in the seventh inning on a double. In the next inning, Yoan Moncada sealed the win with a homer. This year, Chicago hasn’t been very profitable as favorites and had troubles covering the spread going 8-11 ATS.

Left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel (5.21 ERA) gets the call for tonight’s game. He picked up his first win last weekend holding Boston to two runs on six hits in five innings. The former CY Young winner doesn’t have the best start to the season. He hasn’t gone further than 5 innings in four starts and with a 5.21 ERA. He has plenty of experience playing the Rangers with 27 career starts. He’s 8-10 against them having played 175 innings.

Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox Betting Prediction & Pick: Rangers +144

Texas is in solid form winning 6 in the last 10 MLB Sportsbook betting games. They’ve been excellent on the road all season but still keep getting undervalued. Also, they have a clear edge on the mound, with Gibson having 0.47 ERA in the last three games leading the Rangers to a couple of underdog wins already. On the other hand, Keuchel hasn’t been pitching well and is still finding himself.