Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros Predictions & Picks
Houston are tipped to win the opening game of this Wild Card series.
The Astros had the White Sox’s number throughout the regular season, and with Chicago’s recent road form making for ugly reading, we would not be surprised to see that trend continue.
- Houston Astros were 5-2 in the regular season meetings
- Chicago White Sox are 5-9 in their last 14 road games
- Houston starter Hunter Brown won both regular season meetings with Chicago
- The Under cashed in 3 of the 4 regular season meetings in Houston
Head To Head
- Houston Astros lead the all-time series 61-53
- Houston Astros won 6-2 when the two teams last met on September 3
Chicago White Sox Form
Chicago secured their playoff place by finishing second in the division, just one game behind Cleveland.
The White Sox’s two defeat to the Guardians earlier this month were costly, but they closed out the regular season in good form with seven wins in their final nine games.
| W | L | PCT | RUN DIFF. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 78 | .519 | +56 |
Houston Astros Form
Houston booked their postseason berth by finishing to of the AL West, just one game clear of Texas.
The Astros fended off the Rangers with a good run of form late in the regular season, winning five of their final seven games.
| W | L | PCT | RUN DIFF. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 81 | .500 | -32 |
Projected Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | Chicago White Sox | 11-7 | 3.34 | 185 | 172.1 |
| Hunter Brown | Houston Astros | 6-4 | 3.19 | 124 | 107.1 |