Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Comerica Park

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Probable Pitchers: Chris Sale (12-10) vs. Justin Verlander (3-8)

The Chicago White Sox visit Comerica Park on Wednesday to play the Detroit Tigers. Chris Sale is the probable starter for the White Sox and he'll face Justin Verlander of the Tigers. The opening line for this matchup has Chicago at -130 and Detroit at +120. The over/under was set at 8. The White Sox, with a 72-78 run line record, cover the spread 48% of the time. They also have a 73-71 over/under record. The Tigers are 69-81 against the run line and have a 81-62 over/under record. They cover the spread 46% of the time.

The White Sox show up with a 72-78 record, including 35-40 on the road. Chris Sale has a 12-10 record on the season, an earned run average of 3.47 and a 1.09 WHIP. In his starts, the White Sox are 15-14 over his 194.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 173 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the White Sox are 12-15 in his starts. The team is averaging 3.9 runs when he starts. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.67 and they've given up 399 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .253 against the White Sox bullpen while walking 161 times and striking out 393 times. Chicago is averaging 8.47 strikeouts per game while getting 8.97 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 17th in baseball in team earned run average at 4.00.

Chicago is batting .252 as a team, which is good for 15th in the league and hitting .257 away from home. Ranked at 24th in the league in on-base percentage, the White Sox sit at .308 and they hold a .385 team slugging percentage. Jose Abreu leads the team in hits with 169 while the team ranks 15th in baseball with 8.64 hits per game.

Detroit is 35-41 at home while holding a 69-81 overall record on the season. Justin Verlander has a record of 3-8 while sporting an earned run average of 3.46 on the year with a 1.08 WHIP. In his starts, the Tigers are 5-12 and he has allowed 97 hits over 114.1 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Tigers are 10-7 when he starts. The team is averaging 3.1 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.55 and they have given up 499 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .273 against the Tigers bullpen while walking 188 times and striking out 369 times. Detroit is averaging 6.87 strikeouts per game while getting 9.44 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 28th in the league in team earned run average at 4.73.

They are batting .270 as a team, which is good for 2nd in the league and hitting .272 at home. Ranked at 4th in the league in on-base percentage, the Tigers sit at .327 and they hold a .421 team slugging percentage. Ian Kinsler leads the team in hits with 178 while the team ranks 1st in baseball with 9.41 hits a game.

The White Sox have committed 94 errors and have combined for 1,485 assists and 4,041 put outs leading to a .983 team fielding percentage. The Tigers have committed 73 errors on the season with 1,509 assists and 4,051 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .987 on the year.

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends

The Chicago White Sox are 73-71 against the over/under so far this season

The Chicago White Sox are 72-78 against the run line so far this season

Detroit Tigers Betting Trends

The Detroit Tigers are 81-62 against the over/under so far this season

The Detroit Tigers are 69-81 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Chicago White Sox

07/08/15 P Javy Guerra Suspension expected to miss 50 games
04/06/15 SS Justin Sellers Heel Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Detroit Tigers

09/04/15 SS Jose Iglesias Finger out indefinitely
08/20/15 P Anibal Sanchez Rotator Cuff Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/20)
05/08/15 P Joe Nathan Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/7), out for season

Tony's Pick: Take the Tigers

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