The struggling White Sox (13-27) may be close to calling 2023 a lost season as they have now lost three games in a row following the 5-1 defeat to Houston in Friday’s series opener and what is the start of 9 straight games at home for Chicago. The Astros (20-18) pulled to 3-3 on their current road trip and are now 12-7 in away games this season.
Before Betting on Astros vs White Sox
It was a successful return to Chicago for Jose Abreu, who won an MVP award in the COVID shortened 2020 season with the White Sox but signed with the Astros in the offseason. Abreu was 1-5 on the night, but a Yordan Alvarez HR and RBI doubles from Kyle Tucker, Mauricio Dubon, and Martin Maldonado provided more than enough offense for Houston.
Despite their season long slump and dropping the series opener on Friday, Chicago draws the favorite tag on Saturday with Dylan Cease (2-2, 5..58 ERA) on the mound. Cease looked like a Cy Young candidate after his first couple starts of the year but he’s got a 9.90 ERA in two starts in May.
Brandon Bielak gave up 10 hits in his first start of the season on Sunday, but he proved to be a magician at getting out of trouble by allowing just 2 ER to Seattle. Astros starter J.P. France pitched into the 7th on Friday allowing just 3 hits, so Houston’s bullpen is rested if Bielak does struggle.
Houston vs Chicago MLB Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Astros (2.08) | White Sox (1.84) | 8.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.55) | White Sox -1.5 (2.60) |
| Bovada | Astros (2.02) | White Sox (1.82) | 8.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.54) | White Sox -1.5 (2.60) |
| BetUS | Astros (2.10) | White Sox (1.83) | 8.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.53) | White Sox -1.5 (2.60) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Astros (2.08) | White Sox (1.84) | 8.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.55) | White Sox -1.5 (2.60) |
| Pinnacle | Astros (2.13) | White Sox (1.82) | 8.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.55) | White Sox -1.5 (2.61) |
| MyBookie | Astros (2.02) | White Sox (1.80) | 8.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.51) | White Sox -1.5 (2.58) |
Astros vs White Sox Prediction & Pick
You just can’t trust Cease right now but at the same time Bielak is a converted reliever for Houston and Chicago is due for an offensive rebound after managing just 3 hits on Friday. That adds up to a play on the ‘over.’
