The Orioles are hosting the White Sox today at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and they are looking to extend their two-game winning streak. They are 80-59 this season and 31-108 on the money line. Nick Nastrini is starting for the White Sox, and they are 5th in the AL Central.
Chicago is currently on an 11-game losing streak. The Orioles are heavily favored today, with their money line odds sitting at -316 compared to the White Sox at +255. Tuesday’s over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and MASN will be televising this AL matchup.
White Sox’s Struggles Continue: 11-Game Skid and Dismal Road Record
The White Sox have been a terrible bet this season, going 26-105 as the underdog and 13-53 on the road. They are 31-108 overall and have lost 11 straight games. Chicago’s offense has been the worst in the league this season, as they rank last in runs per game, home runs, OBP, OPS, and ISO. Their batting average is 21st in the league, and their strikeout and walk numbers are both in the bottom third of the league.
Right-hander Nick Nastrini gets the start for the White Sox today, and he is 0-6 with a 7.04 ERA this season. He has made seven starts and has allowed at least one homer in four of his last five outings. The White Sox are 6-37-2 in series this season and have dropped 17 straight series. Chicago is 8-38 against the AL Central this season and 13-54 on the road compared to 18-54 at home.
Orioles Eye AL East Lead with Strong Home Record and Power Hitting
The Orioles are 80-59 this season and are 2nd in the AL East, just a half-game behind the Yankees. Baltimore is 28-15 vs. other AL East teams and 6-4 across their last 10 games. So far, the Orioles are 40-30 at home and 40-29 on the road. Baltimore is 65-44 when favored this season, including 36-27 as the home favorite. Their overall series record is 24-13-7, and they are up 1-0 in their current series vs. the White Sox.
Baltimore’s games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this year, and their over/under record is 75-54. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Orioles are 23-18. Today, they are favored at home vs. the White Sox, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The Orioles are 208-2 in home runs this season and have a slugging percentage of .444, which is 1st in the majors. Left-hander Cade Povich is starting for the Orioles today, and he has a 1-7 record and 6.58 ERA. Povich has allowed at least one home run in each of his last three starts.
Orioles vs. Opponent: Bet the Over with Confidence in Predicted 6-5 Thriller
Our predicted final score for this one is 6-5 in favor of the Orioles. However, with the Orioles being such heavy favorites on the money line, we recommend taking the over at 8.5 runs. You can get the over at -122, and we have both teams combining for 11 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Cade Povich finishing with five strikeouts compared to Nick Nastrini with just five. However, if you’re looking for a starting pitcher to pick up a win, Povich has the sixth-best odds compared to Nastrini, who is 14th.
