Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners Betting Pick
In the final game of the three-game series, the Chicago White Sox are at the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The two teams have split the first two games of the series.
The White Sox came away with a 4-3 win in 11 innings on Saturday. The win for the White Sox made them 31-41 on the season, which is third in the American League Central.
Chicago has won just 4 out of their last ten games overall. For Seattle, they are 34-35 on the season for fourth place in the American League West. The Mariners have split their last ten games. The Mariners are -167 over the White Sox in this one.
Lynn on the Hill
Lance Lynn will get the start for the Chicago White Sox. The veteran will be a talking point for many teams as the trade deadline approaches next month.
The 36-year-old has had a tough season, but he has seen flashes of his old self. Lynn labored in his last outing, allowing six hits and five runs over five innings against the Dodgers. Lynn has not gone more than five innings in his last three starts.
Andrew Benintendi leads the White Sox offense with a .276 batting average. His OBP sits at .347 for Chicago as well. The power supply is coming from Luis Robert Jr, who has clubbed 17 home runs, and Andrew Vaughn leads the team with 41 runs batted in.
The offense for Chicago ranks in the bottom third in most offensive categories. In fact, the White Sox are dead last, with just a .293 on-base percentage.
Mariners Looking to Win their 21st at Home
Seattle has been a little better at home than on the road. The Mariners are 20-17 at home this season and looking to win their fourth this week. The Mariners have won four out of their last seven games. In the wins, Seattle is scoring 6.3 runs per game, and in their last three losses, just 2.3 per game.
Teoscar Hernandez leads the power supply for Seattle but has just 12 home runs on the season. Eugenio Suarez, the veteran third baseman, has just seven but is tops on the team with 39 runs batted in. The Mariners are also struggling on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 20th in runs scored and 26th in batting average.
The Mariners are going to counter with Bryce Miller. Miller bounced back and picked up a win in his last start. In that game, the 24-year-old allowed just a single hit and single run over six innings to beat the Marlins. On the season, Miller is 4-3 with a 4.06 earned run average. Miller has struck out 39 batters and walked just eight.
White Sox Win the Game and Series
Lance Lynn is a guy that can throw a gem at any time. He has not had a great season, but look for him to get hot soon, and it may start with this one. The White Sox bats are going to want to figure out the younger Miller right away and look for them to score early.
Chicago is going to win this game on the road. Betting the underdog – Chicago White Sox at +137 over the Seattle Mariners is the way to go in this one.
