The Los Angeles Angels (63-95) and the Chicago White Sox (38-120) are tied on points, and one of the matches between the two is interesting enough to promise that there will be fights. Although this does not thwart the image of the match, which is coming up quickly at the end, sticking is in order. The game is scheduled for a Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field, which is ideal for the White Sox fans who want midweek baseball. The teams are also under the close watch of self-claimed exclusive premium handicappers who study paranoid details of every team and every play and optimize their bets.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox 9/26/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Guaranteed Rate Field |
| Watch: | BSW, NBCSCH, MLB.TV |
| Angels odds: | -115 |
| White Sox odds: | -105 |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Los Angeles Angels (63-95) vs. Chicago White Sox (38-120)
The Los Angeles Angels have faced consistency issues this season, evident from their recent games. Before a win against Houston (9-8), they struggled during a road series against the Texas Rangers, losing three out of four games, and continued to falter against the White Sox, dropping two close games. With a .229 batting average and a .301 on-base percentage, their offense lacks firepower. Additionally, their pitching staff, with a 4.53 ERA and 1.34 WHIP, often struggles in tight situations.
| Los Angeles Angels Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 25, 2024 | CHW | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 24, 2024 | CHW | 2-3 | L |
| Sep 22, 2024 | HOU | 9-8 | W |
| Sep 21, 2024 | HOU | 4-10 | L |
| Sep 20, 2024 | HOU | 7-9 | L |
On the other side, the Chicago White Sox, despite a tough season record of 38-120, have shown resilience, winning their last two games against the Angels but struggling against the San Diego Padres, losing all three games in that series. With a team batting average of .220 and a slightly higher slugging percentage of .339, the White Sox continue to face challenges in generating runs. Their pitching staff, with a high ERA of 4.75 and WHIP of 1.44, shows inconsistency but manages occasional successes.
| Chicago White Sox Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 25, 2024 | LAA | 4-3 | W |
| Sep 24, 2024 | LAA | 3-2 | W |
| Sep 22, 2024 | SD | 2-4 | L |
| Sep 21, 2024 | SD | 2-6 | L |
| Sep 20, 2024 | SD | 2-3 | L |
Tyler Anderson (10-14, 3.7 ERA) vs. Chris Flexen (2-15, 5.15 ERA)
With a much lower ERA of 3.7 than his counterpart, Tyler Anderson of the Angels has shown the capacity to keep the team in the game, striking out 140 while pitching 175 innings. His WHIP being significantly lower than 1.28 reveals a likelihood that he would take advantage in a pitching encounter. While he throws the hitters’ pitch, it is concerned that he has already surrendered 24 home runs this season.
On the other hand, the season that Chris Flexen had for the White Sox has not been much of a success, recording a 5.15 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 153.2 innings. He has a higher hits allowed and a lower strike-out count, which makes it apparent that he is bad at putting batters away and this could be very harmful in close finishers. He has his own issues at the moment, but recent appearances show that he is finding confidence that could cause problems for opponents, especially at home.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Angels -115, Total Odds: 7.5
Given the current form and statistical background, the betting odds lean slightly towards the Angels, although not with overwhelming confidence. The total being set at 7.5 reflects expectations of a moderately low-scoring game, consistent with the recent performances of both teams’ offenses and defenses.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
The Angels have shown a concerning trend, losing 5 out of their last 6 games, with their road record being particularly worrying. Betting trends indicate a struggle to close out games, and with the total often going UNDER in matchups against divisional opponents, cautious betting might favor the under-total.
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
The White Sox, while generally underperforming, show a slightly better trend at home, winning 4 of their last 6 against the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field. Their recent ability to keep games low-scoring could influence bettors to consider the UNDER as a safer bet, especially given both teams’ recent scoring droughts.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox 9/26/24 Betting Picks
In conclusion, however, one can conclude that there is no team one can fully trust, but there is a slender chance with the Angels with Tyler Anderson taking the mound once again. He perhaps has a steadier hand that will be more effective against the White Sox’s lineup than the Flexen would be with the Angels’ bats. The moneyline is a good consideration with the Angels, though the expectation is that it might be some close fight with not many runs scored.
In over/under and prop bets, the under total looks favored more than the over total because the scoring of both teams in the last games leaves a little to be desired. On a final point, it is worth noting that the top MLB free predictions have overuled such possibilities and prioritize a ceaseless watch on pitching matchups and current trends.