As the MLB season pushes through its September schedule, the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox gear up for a battle at the historic Fenway Park for ‘this’ Sunday matchup. This sees the other one, visibly active this Sunday, face off against one of the league’s bottom 3 teams. Also offers such violence and a balance of fortunes at hand. The once potent team suffered badly and scored 32-111, while the hosts did not perform poorly with a 72-70. This game presents a fascinating study in contrast and potential for those following premium handicapper reviews.
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Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox 9/8/24 Info and Odds |
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| When: | Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET |
| Where: | Fenway Park |
| Watch: | NBCS-PH, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| White Sox odds: | +230 Moneyline |
| Red Sox odds: | -278 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 9.5 |
Chicago White Sox (32-111) vs. Boston Red Sox (72-70)
The White Sox are lamenting a dreadful season defined by a pathetic .220 batting average and 111 losses, the worst record in the league. Recent games haven’t offered much solace either, with the team going 1-4 in their last five outings. The Red Sox defeated them with scores of 5-7 and 1-3 and then played against the Baltimore Orioles, whom they barely won against in a solitary game (8-1) but were in two beatings (0-9, 3-13).
| Chicago White Sox Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 7, 2024 | BOS | 5-7 | Lose |
| Sep 6, 2024 | BOS | 1-3 | Lose |
| Sep 4, 2024 | BAL | 8-1 | Win |
| Sep 3, 2024 | BAL | 0-9 | Lose |
| Sep 2, 2024 | BAL | 3-13 | Lose |
On the contrary, the Boston Red Sox has been a little more stable, although its recent five-game record exposes some cracks on them (3-2). They were rather pathetic against the New York Mets in losing three games, all of 3-8, 2-7, and 1-4, before bouncing back against the White Sox with two back-to-back wins of 7-5 and 3-1, signaling their ability to bounce back.
| Boston Red Sox Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 7, 2024 | CHW | 7-5 | Win |
| Sep 6, 2024 | CHW | 3-1 | Win |
| Sep 4, 2024 | NYM | 3-8 | Lose |
| Sep 3, 2024 | NYM | 2-7 | Lose |
| Sep 2, 2024 | NYM | 1-4 | Lose |
Chris Flexen (2-14, 5.36 ERA) vs. Richard Fitts (0-0, 0.00)
Chris Flexen’s statistics do little to dispel the notion of a standard hitter. Chris Flexen has a poor record of 2-14 with an ERA of 5.36. He had a 1.54 WHIP over 137.2 innings pitched, which represents a rough season with too many base runners and too many hitters allowed to reach. This explains his poor win-loss record as well.
On the Boston side, Richard Fitts is set to make his major-league debut, bringing a fresh arm from Triple-A Worcester, where he posted a 9-5 record with a 4.17 ERA. This transition to the majors could be pivotal, offering Boston a new edge or exposing rookie vulnerabilities against a desperate Chicago lineup.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Boston Red Sox -1.5 (-137), Total Odds: 9.5
The odds favor the Boston Red Sox with a -1.5 point spread at -137, suggesting confidence in their ability to win by at least two runs. The total set at 9.5 indicates expectations for moderate scoring. Given the Red Sox’s stronger lineup and the White Sox’s pitching struggles, betting on Boston to cover the spread and considering the UNDER could be prudent choices.
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
During the previous 15 matches, Chicago has managed only a single win and 14 losses, which are their specific returns and performance. It is even poorer in away games, as they recorded 2 wins and 8 losses in the last 10 away matches. Such trends indicate a team still looking for its form, especially when playing in challenging settings such as Fenway Park.
Boston Red Sox Betting Trends
Boston’s betting trends have been mixed in nature. On one hand, they have done very well against the AL Central (in the last 10, they are 7-3 SU). On the other hand, as seen in their most recent form, they have slumped, losing 5 out of their last 7 headed games (2-5 SU). Especially given the home under historical and the away performance against Chicago, it seems that this might be more of a defensive struggle than a shootout and vice versa.
Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox 9/8/24 Betting Picks
Evaluating the White Sox and dismissively viewed yet more dependable Red Sox, the balance rests heavily towards the Fenway. And while the White Sox stand to take advantage of one of the rookie pitchers’ debut, the focus on the overall results of sup bos, Fenway, and incidence Over Chicago terrifies more safely.
In this sense, the choice comes down to betting on Boston to win, which is an easier option, only taking a prop of Boston under as well, as they are plausible given the fan trends at Fenway. Make use of these baseball free picks without any hesitation.