MLB Betting Action: Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros (06/19/2021)

At the onset of learning that Tony LaRussa, age 76, was going to manage the White Sox was laughter. LaRussa is one of the most respected managers and baseball minds of all time. He is a three-time World Series champion and four-time manager of the year. His number 10 is retired by the St. Louis Cardinals. Most Important of all, LaRussa was a 2014 Hall of Fame inductee. But LaRussa retired in 2011. And there were doubts that he could beat the baseball betting odds after such a long break. Instead, LaRussa has the White Sox in the first place.

Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros MLB Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, June 19, 2021, 7:15 p.m. ET
Location:Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
White Sox at Astros TV Coverage:FOX
White Sox vs. Astros Online Betting Odds at SBG:Click Here

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Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros SBG Betting Odds Analysis

On this occasion, the White Sox brings potentially strong sportsbook value. Chicago is a quality road team against a strong home opponent. This means the best possible price break. Houston will get plenty of support as the power home contender. Accordingly, the public still considers them World Series quality.

Chicago White Sox Team Overview

Late on, the White Sox won seven of ten games. Only two of their previous seven tilts went over the total. As a result, Chicago is 41-25 straight up, 38-28 vs. the run line, and 27-37-2 under the total. MLB metrics have the White Sox 5th for run production and 4th for earned run average. Chicago leads the American League Central. Also, the White Sox bullpen ranks 7th best in MLB.

Houston Astros Team Overview

Houston is 5-2 in their last seven matchups. While three of their previous five games cleared the total. Now, the Astros are 37-28 straight up, 33-32 vs. the run line, and 38-25-2 over the total. MLB metrics show Houston 1st for run production and 11th for earned run average. Overall the Astros bullpen ranks a mediocre 19th in MLB.

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros Betting Trends

  • The White Sox have paid in 55% of their road games
  • Chicago is a 63% play in American League matchups
  • On the road, the White Sox are 63% vs. the run line
  • Chicago has won 56% of their American League run line bets
  • The White Sox are 65% under the total in games outside of the division
  • Houston has won 61% of their bets at Minute Maid Park
  • The Astros are a 60% play in American League games
  • Houston is 53% vs. the run line against American League clubs
  • The Astros are 57% over the total at home
  • Houston is 60% over the total against American League teams
  • Chicago is 4-1 in their last five games with Houston
  • Houston and Chicago are 2-6 to the under in their series
  • Houston is 8-3 at home vs. the White Sox
  • The Astros and White Sox are 3-8 to the under at Houston

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros SBG Free Pick

In this situation, the White Sox combines strong ability and price with the MLB odds. Jose Abreu and Yasmani Grandal are both over ten home runs on the season for Chicago. Probable White Sox starter lance Lyn is 7-2 with a 1.51 ERA. Also, Liam Hendricks has 17 saves in 20 chances.

White Sox at Astros SBG Best Bet: Chicago White Sox.