Astros vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, March 31, 2023

The Houston Astros will take the field against the Chicago White Sox (1-0) on Friday. The game begins at 8:10 PM ET on MLB Network, with the Astros listed as -140 favorites on the moneyline.

Cristian Javier takes the mound for Houston while Lance Lynn is Chicago’s starter for the contest.

Astros vs. White Sox Odds

• Astros odds to win: -140
• White Sox odds to win: +119
• Spread: Astros -1.5
• Total: 8.5 runs

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Game Time and Information

• Date: Friday, March 31, 2023
• Time: 8:10 PM ET
• TV: MLB Network

Who Will Win Astros vs. White Sox?

Astros and White Sox Betting Trends (2022)

The Astros put together a 103-46 record in games they were favored on the moneyline last season (winning 69.1% of those games).

In games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -140 or shorter last year, Houston finished with a record of 85-33 (72%).

The White Sox won 24, or 44.4%, of the 54 games they played as underdogs last season.

Last season, Chicago won 12 of its 28 games, or 42.9%, when it was the underdog by at least +119 on the moneyline.

The Astros combined with their opponents to go over the total 62 times last season for a 62-100-12 record against the over/under.

The White Sox and their opponents hit the over in 72 of their 160 games with a total last season.

Astros Stats & Insights (2022)

Last season the Astros scored the eighth-most runs in baseball (737 total, 4.5 per game).

Houston averaged 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB with 214 total home runs last season.

The Astros’ .247 batting average ranked 13th in MLB.

Houston’s batters struck out 7.3 times per game, the second-fewest strikeouts in the majors.

The Astros pitching staff was third in the majors last season with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

Houston had the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (2.89).

White Sox Stats & Insights (2022)

The White Sox scored the 19th-most runs in the league last season with 686 (4.2 per game).

Chicago hit 149 homers last season, which ranked 22nd in the majors.

The White Sox had a team batting average of .256 last season, which ranked fourth among MLB teams.

Chicago ranked seventh in MLB in strikeouts per game at 7.8 whiffs per contest.

The White Sox struck out 9.0 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, eighth-best in MLB.

Chicago pitched to a 3.96 last season, which ranked 16th in baseball.

Astros Key Players to Watch (2022)

Javier takes the mound for his first start of the season for the Astros.

Yordan Alvarez hit 37 home runs last season while also driving in 97 runs.

Alex Bregman collected 142 hits, posted an OBP of .367, and a .454 SLG.

Kyle Tucker drove in 107 runs while batting .257 last season.

Jose Abreu hit .304 with an OBP of .380, and a slugging percentage of .446.

White Sox Key Players to Watch (2022)

Lynn will make his first start of the season for the White Sox.

Elvis Andrus racked up 17 home runs while slugging .404 last season.

Andrew Vaughn had 17 home runs and 76 RBI a season ago.

Andrew Benintendi had a batting average of .302 with 139 total hits last season.

Luis Robert had 18 doubles, 12 home runs and 18 walks while batting .284.

Astros and White Sox Injuries

Astros: Jose Altuve: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Michael Brantley: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Lance McCullers Jr.: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Blake Taylor: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Parker Mushinski: 15 Day IL (Spine)

White Sox: Liam Hendriks: 15 Day IL (Illness), Matt Foster: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Garrett Crochet: 15 Day IL (Elbow)

Astros vs. White Sox Prediction

Score Prediction: Astros 6, White Sox 2

Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

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