With the 2024 MLB season winding down, an exciting game is on sight in Petco Park as the struggling Chicago White Sox (36-117) take on the San Diego Padres (87-66), who are in contention for the playoffs. This duel, scheduled for a night game on Friday, brings forth a meeting of chances and a fight of ability versus strength. To do such an analysis, read along for exclusive top insights that bring out the gaps and what surprises one would expect.
Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego Padres 9/20/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Petco Park |
| Watch: | NBCS-CHI, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| White Sox odds: | +196 Moneyline |
| Padres odds: | -238 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7 |
Chicago White Sox (36-117) vs. San Diego Padres (87-66)
The Chicago White Sox’s season, marked by a staggering 117 losses, depicts a team in disarray. Despite the grim record, their recent games show a flicker of competitiveness. Examining their last five outings reveals a team that, while mostly stumbling, has scraped together a couple of narrow victories. The White Sox secured wins against the LA Angels and the Oakland Athletics, showcasing a sporadic offensive that outlasted their opponents.
| Chicago White Sox Last 5 Games | |||
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| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | LAA | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 17, 2024 | LAA | 0-5 | Lose |
| Sep 16, 2024 | LAA | 8-4 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | OAK | 4-3 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | OAK | 7-6 | Win |
On the flip side, the San Diego Padres, with a solid 87-66 record, continue to reinforce their position as a formidable postseason contender. Their performance against top-tier teams such as the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants has been especially commendable, with the team’s resilience translating into a series of critical wins that bolster their playoff aspirations.
| San Diego Padres Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | HOU | 4-0 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | HOU | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 16, 2024 | HOU | 3-1 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | SF | 4-3 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | SF | 8-0 | Win |
Garrett Crochet (6-12 W-L, 3.78 ERA) vs. Joe Musgrove (6-5 W-L, 4.23 ERA)
Garrett Crochet’s stats are far from being the best, but they do reveal a capable pitcher who has been trapped in a poorly performing team. Crochet, for instance, has managed an acceptable ERA of 3.78 with a WHIP of 1.09, and strikeout rates provide him with some flashes of brilliance. Nonetheless, this weakness in him may be a key area that the Padres’ heavy hitters will try to exploit as he gives up too many home runs.
For the baseball team from San Diego, Joe Musgrove takes the bump and carries a noted higher ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.23. While his numbers are modest, Musgrove’s ability to keep on throwing the ball well and rate of experience can determine the outcome of a match where the southern siders batters are misfiring since it looks winnable.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego Padres -238, Total Odds: 7
All signs point out that the Padres will come out on top with the bookmakers offering a spread that must predetermine more of the White Sox’s woes. The total line also shows that this has the makings of a low-scoring game and it is further supported by the fact that both teams’ previous games have largely tended to be of the lower total.
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
Facing a battered stretch for quite a while, the Chicago White Sox have seen the total reach the UNDER in 7 of their last 10 games. Their defeatist struggle in recent games and on the road reveals a team which is doggedly seeking ways to win but is failing.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
That trend convincingly underlines the absolutely positive win for the Padres where more often, their games tend to end on a total UNDER. Adding to the other is that the white sox were beaten and recorded consecutive for the first time of the season by the padres in the last encounter makes it psychologically difficult for the white sox coming into this game.
Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego Padres 9/20/24 Betting Picks
When the two teams have comparable statistics and dynamics, the safest bet tends to be on the Padres. It’s worth noting that they have been impressive so far this season, they are playing at home, and they have performed relatively well against the White Sox this season. Given the earlier tendency, it would be reasonable to expect fewer goals being scored and UNDER on totals would be a rather safe bet, given how both teams have fared in terms of recent scoring.
For those looking for additional betting options, props on strikeouts and innings could be good places to look at. The best MLB free picks support taking the Padres on the moneyline and the total ruins under.