Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros 4/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Chicago White Sox will go against the Houston Astros in MLB action in Minute Maid Park, TX, on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 2:10 PM ET.
On Opening Day, Chicago defeated the defending World Series champions as +125 underdogs, ruining Houston’s victory celebration.
On Friday night, with Lance Lynn on the mound for game two, the Southsiders will try to pull off another stunning victory.
Another fascinating pitching showdown will take place on Saturday when Lucas Giolito and José Urquidy square off. Giolito gave up eight runs in his debut on June 17 of the season and another seven runs in his start on August 18.
Yet his first two starts were outstanding. He shut out Houston in a full game on May 23, 2019, and on July 17, 2021, he was almost as good, limiting the Astros to three hits and one run in another complete match triumph.
In addition, throughout the two games, he struck out 17 times.
The Chicago lineup did not face Urquidy often, but on Thursday, the White Sox defeated Houston with poise and power, demonstrating that they aren’t intimidated by the situation.
Following Dylan Cease’s single run in the seventh inning, Yasmani Grandal’s solo home run in the eighth leveled the score, and Andrew Vaughn’s two-run double in the ninth gave the Red Sox the lead.
Do not write off Chicago if it goes behind once more on Saturday.
- The Chicago White Sox are 6-3 SU in their previous 9 matches.
- Chicago is 7-13 SU in their previous 20 matches against Houston.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 matches on the road.
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Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Predictions 4/1/2023
Framber Valdez, Houston‘s Opening Day starting pitcher, had a solid performance, but the club didn’t bring its best effort on Thursday, falling to a tenacious Chicago squad.
Although the Astros bullpen will not drop too many more matches this year, the defeat did draw some criticism.
With Urquidy, who made two career starts against Chicago and only gave up three runs, Houston will try to get things going on Saturday.
He pitched 7.2 innings last year, limiting the White Sox to one run. However, Rafael Montero, who was filling in, allowed three runs, therefore he lost the game.
Although the offense for the ‘Stros struggled in the season opener, it won’t be long until they find their footing. This group is intimidating even without José Altuve and Michael Brantley.
José Abreu’s acquisition balances out those injuries. Despite his slow start on Opening Day, the 36-year-old is due at least one major hit in this series against his former squad.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Houston’s previous 6 matches.
- The Houston Astros are 14-3 SU in their last 17 matches.
- The Astros are 9-2 SU in their last 11 matches at home.
Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros. The MLB pick for this game is the Houston Astros. Giolito will once again be the target of the Astros, who went 6-0 in their previous six Saturday meetings, as they mock Chicago’s third starter.
Houston will be really motivated to get going after a disappointing Opening Day. By sweeping the White Sox in game three, the ‘Stros won’t lose their season-opening series against a mediocre team.
The Houston Astros will win to a predicted score of 6-3.
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Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros 4/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 2:10 PM ET
Location: Minute Maid Park, TX
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
TV: AT&T SportsNet Southwest
MLB Odds: Chicago White Sox +115
MLB Totals: 8