White Sox vs Tigers Odds - Chicago will close the gap on Detroit
The White Sox vs Tigers odds signify the start of that special time of year for America’s pastime. Sports betting lines really start to matter as division rivals battle for top spots. The White Sox are heating up in the AL Central and can really make things interesting this weekend with a strong road showing in Detroit.
White Sox vs Tigers odds: Veteran Chicago bats will feast on Detroit youngsters
- Eddie Bonine? Really?
- Stingy Edwin Jackson will right the ship on Saturday
- Rookie Porcello faces a gauntlet of power bats on Sunday
Friday, July 24, 7:05 p.m. ET
Bartolo Colon (3-6, 4.23) vs Eddie Bonine (0-0, 9.00)
If you’re thinking of taking a sportsbook flier on Eddie Bonine since he’s a rookie pitcher who could baffle the White Sox, don’t. He’s a reliever making his first start of the season, and that’s’ comical considering that relievers converting to starters usually at least have good relief numbers. But no – Bonine sports a 9.00 ERA and has allowed at least a run in all five of his appearances this season.
Here’s a statement you probably haven’t read in five years: Pick Bartolo Colon’s team.
MLB betting pick: White Sox
Saturday, July 25, 4:10 p.m. ET
Gavin Floyd (8-6, 4.40) vs Edwin Jackson (7-5, 2.52)
Saturday’s White Sox vs Tigers odds feature a stellar pitching matchup between resurgent Gavin Floyd and All-Star Edwin Jackson. Scratch that – Floyd was resurgent, but he’s allowed 13 runs in 20 July innings while allowing five homers. He’s never lost to the Tigers in his career, but he has a 6.08 road ERA this season and got rocked by Detroit at Comerica earlier in the year despite getting a lucky win.
Jackson’s 4-1 at home and should get ample run support, courtesy of Gavin Floyd serving up taters, so you should go with Detroit’s White Sox vs Tigers odds.
MLB betting pick: Tigers
Sunday, July 26, 8:05 p.m. ET
Clayton Richard (3-3, 5.00) vs Rick Porcello (9-6, 4.40)
The MLB betting series finale pits two promising youngsters against each other and they seem to be heading in opposite directions. Richard got knocked around for several starts but really impressed in his last outing, shutting down the powerful Tampa Bay Rays for eight innings. Meanwhile, Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Porcello has looked anything but of late, sporting a 9.00 ERA this month.
Richard is no sure thing, but he flashed potential in his last start, so the White Sox could make a good upset play on Sunday. Porcello has lost his confidence and he faces a lineup full of power bats – Jermaine Dye, Jim Thome, Carlos Quentin and Paul Konerko, just to name a few – who could hurt him.
MLB betting pick: White Sox
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Before his arm flamed out, Dale “Skip” Lalonde was famous for his high-90s heat and power at the plate. He retired young but never turned his back on baseball, earning the nickname “Skip” for his high-school coaching prowess. A true student of the game, he loves crunching the numbers when he handicaps baseball.
