Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros 4/2/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Chicago White Sox will play against the Houston Astros in MLB action in Minute Maid Park, TX, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 2:10 PM ET.
While optimism never dies, Chicago supporters had to be thrilled when the White Sox defeated Houston 3-2 on opening day on Thursday.
The White Sox lost to the Astros 6-3 on Friday and 6-4 on Saturday, and reality set in over those two games.
Although Lucas Giolito got off to a rough start by surrendering two runs in the first inning, he only ended up surrendering two earned runs in five innings.
Joe Kelly entered the game and took the loss after allowing one run with the score deadlocked at three runs apiece in the seventh. For Chicago in the loss, Yoan Moncada and Seby Zavala hit home runs.
On Sunday, the White Sox will start 32-year-old veteran Mike Clevinger in the circle.
In 114.3 innings pitched for San Diego last season, he went 7-7 with a 4.33 ERA, surrendering 20 home runs and 102 hits (91 Ks). After the 2018 season, while he was a member of Cleveland, he did not face the Astros.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 matches.
- The Chi White Sox are 6-12 SU in their last 18 matches.
- The Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches against Houston.
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Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Predictions 4/2/2023
Houston won on Saturday despite starter Jose Urquidy’s subpar effort, who gave up three runs and two home runs in four innings.
Ronel Blanco entered and completed two innings without allowing a hit or a walk.
Hector Neris secured the save despite only pitching 1.1 innings and giving up one run and two hits to Ryne Stanek, who earned the victory for his strong 1.2 innings of work.
Due to an illness, close Ryan Pressly was unable to pitch and is now labeled as doubtful for this game.
On the mound, the Astros will start 26-year-old Luis Garcia. The impressive 2022 campaign for the big right-hander (6-1, 244) included a 15-8 record and a 3.72 ERA.
In 157.2 innings, he struck out 157 hitters while giving up 131 hits and 23 home runs. He did have trouble in the postseason, pitching 15.2 innings and going 1-3 with an 8.04 ERA while walking 12 hitters.
The one time he played the White Sox last year, he gave up three runs in five innings while also giving up four walks and seven hits.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 matches.
- The Houston Astros are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches.
- The Houston Astros are 10-2 SU in their last 12 matches at home.
Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros. The MLB pick for this game is the Chicago White Sox. Although the Astros are the superior club, Clevinger’s worth is appealing.
He is a skilled pitcher and won’t be deterred by Houston’s lineup. On Saturday, the Astros also had some luck against Giolito because they received some soft hits.
The Houston bullpen’s back end is a little flimsy now that Pressly is probably not going to pitch again. Garcia is a gifted pitcher, but he frequently has control issues.
The White Sox will profit from this. The White Sox will win to a predicted score of 7-4.
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Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros 4/2/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 2:10 PM (EDT)
Location: Minute Maid Park, TX
Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023
TV: NSCH
MLB Odds: Chicago White Sox +157
MLB Totals: 8.5