Fenway Park will witness an exciting game between the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox this Friday. As the season moves on, both teams are on different trajectories. Chicago languishes at the tail end of the standings in a league with the worst record in the MLB. Conversely, Boston is stationary, somewhere about .500, but within striking distance of the playoffs. This game gives us an insight into a pair of teams battling it out for the win, but for different reasons. Let’s look at the sports premium predictions concerning this MLB encounter without wasting time.
White Sox vs. Red Sox 9/6/24 Game Info and Odds |
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When: | Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET |
Where: | Fenway Park |
Watch: | NESN, ESPN, MLB.TV |
White Sox odds: | +230 Moneyline |
Red Sox odds: | -278 Moneyline |
Total Line: | 9 |
White Sox (32-109) vs. Red Sox (70-70)
The season for the Chicago White Sox has been a great disappointment, marked with a lot of failure and losses. Their averages in batting are rather dead at a mere .220, 112 home runs together with a slugging percentage of .340. All these statistics show that the team is not doing well when it comes to hitting, which has taken a toll on their overall win-loss ratio. The recent games haven’t shown much promise either, with the team securing a single win against Baltimore before succumbing to four straight losses, including two against the tough Mets.
Chicago White Sox Last 5 Games | |||
Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
Sep 4, 2025 | BAL | 8-1 | Win |
Sep 3, 2025 | BAL | 0-9 | Lose |
Sep 2, 2025 | BAL | 3-13 | Lose |
Sep 1, 2025 | NYM | 0-2 | Lose |
Aug 31, 2024 | NYM | 3-5 | Lose |
On the other hand, the Red Sox share this variability, but their win-loss ratio is more favorable. Recent performances are best described as a series of failures to win, as evidenced by their last five consecutive losses. More recent losses include two to the Mets, where they gave up 3-8 and 2-7, and two close games to Detroit, in which they lost 1-4 and 1-2, indicating a team that is trying hard but cannot finish the matches in their favor. The unfulfilled chances making the fans unable to eat up the chances into tasty wins is probably a psychological barrier that the team has to eliminate.
Boston Red Sox Last 5 Games | |||
Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
Sep 4, 2025 | NYM | 3-8 | Lose |
Sep 3, 2025 | NYM | 2-7 | Lose |
Sep 2, 2025 | NYM | 1-4 | Lose |
Sep 1, 2025 | DET | 1-4 | Lose |
Aug 31, 2024 | DET | 1-2 | Lose |
Davis Martin (0-3, 3.62 ERA) vs. Nick Pivetta (5-10, 4.53 ERA)
Davis Martin, though still seeking his first victory of the season at 0-3, has nevertheless been good with a 3.62 ERA. That means he must have quality starts that have had poor run support. The 1.39 WHIP and Strikeouts to walks ratio are good indications that this is an excellent customer, but not too cool under the collar. Martin will be tested against the fearsome Boston bats and will need to help the White Sox with a much-needed victory.
Conversely, Nick Pivetta of the Boston Red Sox has had a contrasting style whereby he has a standing record of 5-10 and an earned run average of 4.53. Ka Bumgarner has a WHIP of 1.13, which shows he is good at preventing runners but prone to giving up big hits, as he has allowed 24 home runs this season. With that high strikeout number (141), the weak-hitting Chicago White Sox should not pose a serious threat to him.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (-132), Total Odds: 9
The betting odds tilt in favor of the Red Sox, reflecting their somewhat superior season stats and home advantage. However, the consistent trend of unders in both teams’ recent games suggests a likely low-scoring affair, influenced by both pitchers aiming to capitalize on the opposing lineups’ vulnerabilities.
White Sox Betting Trends
The White Sox have struggled immensely this season, but they show a peculiar trend of performing slightly better against Boston, with a 6-3 SU record in their last nine matchups. However, their road record and their performance against teams with a losing streak (like Boston’s current form) leave much to be desired.
Red Sox Betting Trends
Boston’s betting trends reveal a team that performs inconsistently under pressure. The total has consistently gone UNDER in their recent games, especially against Chicago, signaling a trend that might continue given both teams’ recent struggles to light up the scoreboard.
White Sox vs. Red Sox 9/6/24 Betting Picks
This game is more than just late-season; it is a question of self-esteem and finishing strongly. Both teams have had their struggles, but because the Boston Red Sox are playing at home and have been better against this opponent in more recent matchups at Fenway Park, they are likely to win this game. Nonetheless, it is probably wiser to bet on the UNDER on total runs with how each of these two teams has been scoring recently.
As for the players interested in prop bets and Free baseball game insights, betting on Nick Pivetta for strikeouts would be a good option, considering the high strikeout rate and the White Sox swing tendency. There will be tough going for the batters, and the runs are likely to scare close to being the least seen in either of the teams.