Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox Predictions & Picks
Chicago are tipped to win as a home underdog and wrap up this series.
Cleveland have the pitching advantage on paper, but Parker Messick did give up three runs in Game 1, while Hagen Smith has been in solid form despite his limited appearances.
If Smith can slow the Guardians bats – which prior to last night had scored just three runs over two games – the White Sox can pull off an upset.
- Chicago White Sox have won 33 of their 54 games as a home betting underdog
- Chicago White Sox have lost back-to-back games to Cleveland just once this season
- Chicago starter Hagen Smith has allowed just 10 hits and 3 runs in his last 22.2 innings
- Cleveland pitcher Parker Messick allowed 3 runs in the 3-0 defeat in Game 1
- The Under has cashed in 2 of the 3 games in this series so far
Head To Head
- Cleveland Guardians lead the all-time series 1142-1140-17
- Chicago White Sox lead 2-1 in this playoff series
- Cleveland Guardians won 9-3 when the two teams last met on October 7
Cleveland Guardians Form
The Guardians fended off elimination from the playoffs last night, but they must now win again to force Game 5 game in Cleveland.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs Chicago White Sox | L | 0-3 |
| Oct-05 | vs Chicago White Sox | L | 3-4 |
| Oct-07 | at Chicago White Sox | W | 9-3 |
Chicago White Sox Form
Chicago saw their four-game postseason win streak end last night, but they have another opportunity to wrap up this series tonight.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | at Houston Astros | W | 6-3 |
| Sep-30 | at Houston Astros | W | 7-3 |
| Oct-03 | at Cleveland Guardians | W | 3-0 |
| Oct-05 | at Cleveland Guardians | W | 4-3 |
| Oct-07 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L | 3-9 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | Cleveland Guardians | 12-9 | 2.56 | 193 | 186.1 |
| Hagen Smith | Chicago White Sox | 3-3 | 1.29 | 41 | 28.0 |