With the 2024 MLB season in the fast unwinding mode, the yawning gaps in the team’s hunting styles become extremely clear. In Petco Park on Sunday, the floundering Chicago White Sox, with a woeful 36-119 record, will confront the sturdy San Diego Padres with a glittering record of 89-66. The game, which will take care of itself on September 22, 2024, at 4:10 PM ET, is a strong testament to the competitiveness synonymous with baseball in addition to being a significant turning point for sports betters in need of paid predictions.
Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego Padres 9/22/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 4:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Petco Park |
| Watch: | SDPA, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| White Sox odds: | +260 Moneyline |
| Padres odds: | -323 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Chicago White Sox (36-119) vs. San Diego Padres (89-66)
The Chicago White Sox are enduring one of their toughest seasons, reflected not only in their overall record but also in their recent game performances. In their last five matchups, they have managed only one win against the Los Angeles Angels but suffered four losses, including two recent defeats against the Padres themselves. The White Sox’s struggle is underscored by their consistent inability to secure wins both at home and on the road, showcasing a team in a dire need of restructuring.
| Chicago White Sox Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 21, 2024 | SD | 2-6 | Lose |
| Sep 20, 2024 | SD | 2-3 | Lose |
| Sep 18, 2024 | LAA | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 17, 2024 | LAA | 0-5 | Lose |
| Sep 16, 2024 | LAA | 8-4 | Win |
Conversely, the San Diego Padres are showcasing a formidable performance this season, with a recent record of 7-1 SU in their last eight games. Their prowess is evident as they have maintained dominance over the White Sox and Astros in their recent encounters and have shown resilience in maintaining a strong defensive play at home, leading to a series of games where the total scores have gone UNDER consistently.
| San Diego Padres Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 21, 2024 | CHW | 6-2 | Win |
| Sep 20, 2024 | CHW | 3-2 | Win |
| Sep 18, 2024 | HOU | 4-0 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | HOU | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 16, 2024 | HOU | 3-1 | Win |
Sean Burke (1-0, 2.25 ERA) vs. Yu Darvish (6-3, 3.21 ERA)
With an admirable individual ERA of 2.25, Sean Burke has pitched only 8 innings season which means that he is rather a newcomer. Given the short period, he has been exposed to games; it is most likely that he has not been tested under pressure. That situation might be crucial in this match, which holds so much at stake. San Diego’s aggressive hitters’ line-up will be key to any hopes the White Sox harbor.
On the contrary, Yu Darvish remains firm with the Padres this season, with a very good season performance of 3.21ERA in 70 innings pitched. To top that, he seems to be heading to a scary confrontation with Darvish who knows too well the value of and how to get rid of troublesome cubes. The pitching from him and with a better bullpen will largely swing the game towards San Diego.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego Padres -323, Total Odds: 7.5
There is no doubt where the moneyline is when the Padres are tipped to win very heavily as in this instance with a moneyline of -323. This total is set at a 7.5 and going UNDER certainly takes into account that both teams have hardly scored in recent matches a factor that has been pivotal due to the defense put on by the Padres and the slack batting by the White Sox.
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
The White Sox have continued to endure the losing skid. A betting loss, by the way, is still a loss no matter if it is straight, or to the spread. It is noticeable that the pitchers like to falter in the closing stages of the game and this leaves a lot of work to be done even when taking the White Sox with a +1.5 spread. Their record over the years when playing in NL teams as well as their latest meetings with the Padres stress their difficulties even more.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
The Padres have been one of the best teams in the National League and it has been a good idea to bet on them this way, as they are looking to cover spreads more often and improve their defense to keep the scoreboard in check. They have done well in recent games against the American League teams and more importantly, the White Sox, which presents a very good betting opportunity.
Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego Padres 9/22/24 Betting Picks
After such detailed examination, and taking into account the current state of these two teams, the Padres standpoint is the most comfortable. Thanks to consistency from their side and the White Sox’s poor performances, it is most probable that the Padres would cover the spread as well. Also, because recent trends for both teams have been that the game goes on a total less than, it would be fair to bet total under 7.5.
An absolutely no-cost MLB prediction for this game would place the favor on the Padres but most likely in a reverse correct score, a 5-1 victory for instance. Quite simply, the odds of the Padres winning the game at the strikeout totals for Darvish add dimensions for those who tend to wager on precise margins.