Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox 5-16-2023

Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox 5/16/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox 5/16/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The Cleveland Guardians will go against the Chicago White Sox in MLB action in Guaranteed Rate Field, IL, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 8:10 PM ET.

 

Cleveland is 3.5 games away from first place in the AL Central while being two games below .500. Is the Guardians’ ascent to the top of the standings imminent?

 

Cleveland ranks 29th in terms of runs scored per game (3.55), hits .228 (27th), and has a .645 OPS (30th). This year, it stole 42 bases, placing second, and hit 23 long balls, ranking 30th.

 

With 19 quality starts, the pitching staff of the Guardians ranks eighth with a 3.71 ERA and eleventh with a 1.25 WHIP.

 

In the first game of the series, the six-year veteran Bieber will take the stage for the guests. In his previous start against Detroit, he gave up seven hits, one walk, and nine strikeouts in six innings without giving up a run.

 

In 17 career appearances against the White Sox, Bieber is 8-4 with a 2.64 ERA and 122 strikeouts with a ratio of 39:13 K:BB and 122 strikeouts.

 

  • The total went UNDER in 14 of Cleveland’s last 18 matches.
  • The Cleveland Guardians are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches against the Chi White Sox.
  • The total went UNDER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 9 matches on the road.

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Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox Predictions 5/16/2023

 

The White Sox dropped 14 games below .500 and are now 9.5 games out of first place in the AL Central battle. Can Chicago make a comeback before the end of the spring?

 

Chicago hits .237 (22nd), scores 4.17 runs per game (25th), and has a .686 OPS (22nd). This year, it stole 22 bases (27th) and hit 44 home runs (17th).

 

With 13 quality starts, the White Sox pitching staff has a 5.50 ERA (29th) and 1.49 WHIP (28th).

 

For the Southsiders, Lynn is anticipated to get the ball first. He gave up four or more runs in five straight appearances and is coming off a terrible performance against Kansas City (7 earned runs on 9 hits in five innings).

 

In 13 outings against Cleveland, the 12-year veteran is 5-5 with a 3.67 ERA and 80 strikeouts.

 

  • The total went UNDER in 5 of the Chi White Sox’s last 6 matches.
  • The Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches.
  • The total went UNDER in 4 of the Chi White Sox’s last 6 matches at home.

Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox. The MLB pick for this game is the Cleveland Guardians.

 

The White Sox are 1-5 in their past six home matches against teams with a losing record and 1-4 in their previous five games against right-handed starters.

 

The starter for the Guardians is Lynn, who had a terrible recent start, allowing four or more runs in each of his previous five appearances including seven earned runs in his most recent start against Kansas City.

 

In game one, Cleveland’s ace will start after the team just won the series in Anaheim. This season, Bieber was as dependable as they come, giving up three runs or fewer in each of his outings.

 

He pitched without allowing a run in his most recent appearance, and in his prior start against the Yankees (two runs in eight innings), with the exception of a few far balls, he was sharp.

 

Last season, the 27-year-old won three of five starts against Chicago, keeping the Southsiders to two runs or fewer in four of those outings.

 

In all five of his starts, he lasted six or more innings, including nine on July 12. With a .293 OBP, .378 SLG, and a 24.2% K-rate versus right-handed pitchers, the White Sox have worse splits than they do against left-handers.

 

They won’t be able to get enough runners on base against Bieber, who should record eight or more strikeouts in a successful performance. The Cleveland Guardians will win to a predicted score of 

 

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MLB Starting Time: 8:10 PM ET

 

Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, IL

 

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

 

TV: BSGL

 

MLB Odds: Cleveland Guardians -147

 

MLB Totals: 7-2.

 

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