Chicago White Sox (48-73) vs Colorado Rockies (46-75)
Chicago White Sox vs Colorado Rockies 8/18/2023 – The Chicago White Sox are at 48-73 on the season after losing four of their previous five matches. After losing a three-game home series against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Sox split a road series with the Chicago Cubs. The White Sox scored 19 runs during that five-game period while giving up 24 runs in return. In August, Chicago is hitting just .231/.284/.350 with 12 home runs and 19 extra-base hits. In their pitching statistics, the White Sox amassed a 4.43 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a .243 batting average this month.
The Colorado Rockies lost three consecutive series while going 2-8 in their last ten games overall. The Colorado Rocks dropped to 46-75 overall last Wednesday after losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 at home. Colorado recently had a terrible time at the plate. In 502 at-bats, the Rockies are slashing .221/.277/.373 with 29 doubles and 15 home homers. They also performed horribly on the other side of the ball with a 6.06 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and a .294 batting average. For insights and predictions, check out MLB expert picks.
White Sox vs. Rockies Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 18, 2023 8:40 PM ET. |
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| Where: | Coors Field, CO |
| TV: | NSCH |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Michael Kopech (5-10, ERA: 4.58) vs Peter Lambert (2-4, ERA: 5.46)
In 22 starts (114 innings pitched) this year, right-hander Michael Kopech, 27, is 5-10 with a 4.58 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 116/72 K/BB ratio. He will take the mound Friday in Denver. Since the All-Star break, he pitched 26 innings (six starts), giving up 19 runs (18 earned), 24 hits, and an absurd 23 walks. In 4.1 frames of work last Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers, Kopech surrendered four earned runs on five hits and five free passes. The outcome was a no-decision.
In his 6 starts and 14 relief appearances (59.1 IP), right-hander Peter Lambert, 26, is 2-4 with a 5.46 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 51/23 K/BB ratio this year. In his previous three starts this month, Lambert had a terrible record, going 0-3 while tossing 14 innings and surrendering 12 earned runs on 15 hits and six walks.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago White Sox -105, Total Odds: 12
This is a match between two bad teams so anything might happen. The starting lineups are unreliable, both lineups recently struggled at the plate, and the bullpens did not perform well either. The Rockies’ bullpen pitched 33.2 innings with a 6.42 ERA and 4.84 FIP over the past ten days, while the White Sox’s bullpen threw 27 frames with a 5.33 ERA and 5.34 FIP.
In 2022, Kopech faced Colorado twice, and the Rockies of the moment are just 4-for-23 against him. On June 26, 2022, in Chicago’s 2-1 win at Coors Field, he threw 5.1 innings without allowing a run. Kopech is leading the American League in walks, despite having a poor season. He also carries a horrible 5.8 BB/9 and 2.0 HR/9.
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 12 of Chi White Sox’s last 17 matches. The Chicago White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches. The total went UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 matches on the road. The total went UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 matches when playing on the road against Colorado.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The Colorado Rockies are 1-7 SU in their last 8 matches. The total went UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 6 matches against the Chi White Sox. The Colorado Rockies are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches at home. The total went UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 matches when playing at home against the Chi White Sox.
Chicago White Sox vs Colorado Rockies 8/18/2023 Betting Picks
The Chicago White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches against an opponent in the National League. The Chicago White Sox are 5-10 SU in their last 15 matches against an opponent in the National League West Division. The Colorado Rockies are 4-8 SU in their last 12 matches against an opponent in the American League. The total went UNDER in 10 of Colorado’s last 13 matches against an American League Central Division opponent. For more insights and predictions, explore free accurate sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Chicago White Sox will win 8-6.