The Cleveland Guardians are having a difficult time in recent weeks. Thus, they want to improve their standings coming into the Friday White Sox vs Guardians game.
According to a baseball forum, the Guardians lost five out of its six previous games to drop 2 1/2 games behind the American League Central leader. However, it strives to make up some ground with its three-game series against Chicago.
Prediction Analysis for 08/04/2023
Good news for the Guardians: the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins have been suffering of late as well, dropping six of their past seven until beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 5-3, on Thursday. People who bet on baseball see Cleveland as a net seller at Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Shortstop Amed Rosario was moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers, right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale was sent to the Tampa Bay Rays, and right-handed pitcher Josh Bell was sent to the Miami Marlins in the last minutes before the trade deadline.
The Indians did not bounce back from the changes, losing to the Houston Astros in three straight games (two by shutout, the third by a score of 3-2).
On Friday, left-hander Logan Allen (4-4, 3.70 ERA) will make his 16th start for Cleveland, hoping to aid the rebuilding effort. Last Saturday, Allen played the White Sox again and suffered the defeat after he gave up five runs on eight hits over six innings. In three starts against Chicago this year, he is 0-2. His ERA against them is 4.58.
According to people managing a baseball sportsbook, Mike Clevinger (righty, 4-4, 3.59) will be facing off against Allen. In their game last Saturday, he allowed just two hits in five scoreless innings and was named the winning pitcher.
White Sox vs Guardians Betting Pick
Game Time: 08/04/2023
Bet on Cleveland to at +149
Considering both teams’ home/away records, Chicago is a poor pick to win in Cleveland. They are 18 games below.500 on the road.
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