Rays vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, April 26, 2024

The Chicago White Sox (3-22) hope to avoid their eighth straight defeat when they host the Tampa Bay Rays (13-13) Friday at 7:40 PM ET on Apple TV+. The Rays are listed as -242 favorites, while the White Sox are +196 underdogs as they try to snap their losing skid.

Zach Eflin takes the mound for Tampa Bay while Chris Flexen is Chicago’s starter for the contest.

Rays vs. White Sox Odds

  • Rays odds to win: -242
  • White Sox odds to win: +196
  • Spread: Rays -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
  • Rays vs. White Sox Promo Codes

    Product Image Product Name / Primary Rating Primary Button
    Bet $5, Get $150
    $1,500 First Bet Offer
    BET $5 GET $200 IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY
    $1,000 First Bet Offer
    $1,500 First Bet Offer
    BET $5 GET $200 IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY

    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
  • Time: 7:40 PM ET
  • TV: Apple TV+
  • DraftKings Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $150

    Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly + A No Sweat SGP Everyday This Season

    Pros:
    • Weekly Profit Boosts on Multiple Sports
    • Flawless Mobile Apps
    Bet Now Our Review
    Must be physically located in AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, LA (select parishes), MA, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WY or WV. Must be 21+ years of age or older (18+ if in WY). Gambling Provlem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

    Who Will Win Rays vs. White Sox?

    Rays and White Sox Betting Trends

    The Rays have gone 10-10 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games).

    Tampa Bay has ynot played as moneyline favorites of -242 or shorter.

    This season, the White Sox have won three out of the 25 games, or 12%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

    Chicago is 1-6 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +196 or more on the moneyline.

    The Rays have combined with opponents to go over the total 15 times this season for a 15-11-0 record against the over/under.

    The White Sox and their opponents have hit the over in 11 of their 25 games with a total this season.

    Rays Stats & Insights

    The Rays rank 19th in runs scored with 103, four per game.

    Tampa Bay ranks 22nd in MLB play with 22 home runs. They average 0.8 per game.

    The Rays have the 13th-ranked batting average in the league (.245).

    Tampa Bay’s nine strikeouts per game rank 22nd in the majors.

    The 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Rays pitching staff ranks 11th in MLB.

    Tampa Bay has a 4.40 team ERA that ranks 24th among all MLB pitching staffs.

    White Sox Stats & Insights

    The White Sox have scored the fewest runs in the league this season with just 56 (2.2 per game).

    Chicago ranks last in Major League Baseball with just 14 home runs as a team.

    The White Sox rank last in MLB with a team batting average of just .192.

    Chicago ranks 19th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.9 Ks per contest.

    The White Sox have an 8.3 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 20th in the majors.

    Chicago has the 29th-ranked ERA (5.32) in the majors this season.

    Rays Key Players to Watch

    The Rays are sending Eflin (1-2) out for his sixth start of the season. He is 1-2 with a 3.68 ERA and 26 strikeouts through 29 1/3 innings pitched.

    Isaac Paredes leads Tampa Bay in home runs (six) and runs batted in (16) this season while batting .284.

    Amed Rosario is batting .341 to lead Tampa Bay this season.

    Jose Caballero has collected 22 base hits, an OBP of .302 and a slugging percentage of .432 this season.

    Yandy Diaz has 25 hits and an OBP of .281 to go with a slugging percentage of .302 this season.

    White Sox Key Players to Watch

    Flexen (0-3) will take to the mound for the White Sox and make his fourth start of the season.

    Gavin Sheets has accumulated a team-high batting average of .246, and paces the White Sox in home runs (three) and runs batted in (10).

    Korey Lee is batting .279 with two doubles, two home runs and three walks.

    Eloy Jimenez has two home runs and five walks while hitting .200.

    Nicky Lopez has eight walks while hitting .203.

    Rays and White Sox Injuries

    Rays: Josh Lowe: 10 Day IL (Hip), Brandon Lowe: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Jonathan Aranda: 10 Day IL (Finger), Jonny Deluca: 10 Day IL (Hand), Peter Anderson Fairbanks: 15 Day IL (Nerve), Taj Bradley: 15 Day IL (Pectoral), Shane Baz: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Taylor Walls: 60 Day IL (Hip), Drew Rasmussen: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Shane McClanahan: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Jeffrey Springs: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    White Sox: Luis Robert: 10 Day IL (Hip), Max Stassi: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jimmy Lambert: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jesse Scholtens: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Matt Foster: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Shane Drohan: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoán Moncada: 60 Day IL (Abductor)

    Rays vs. White Sox Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Rays 7, White Sox 6
  • Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
  • How to Bet on Rays vs. White Sox

    Get more MLB picks.
    If you are new to sports betting, read our in-depth guide on betting on Baseball and find the best MLB betting sites and promo codes.

    written by

    Data Skrive's mission is to create sports articles about every player, on every team, in every league, for every game, for every fan. Data Skrive is an end-to-end fan engagement solution that creates and distributes compelling and entertaining sports content at scale. We leverage sports and marketing experts, machine learning, and proprietary language graphs to generate sports articles, graphics, animations, and social content. Trusted by the world’s leading media, sports, and betting brands, Data Skrive’s Fan Engagement Solution delivers one-of-a-kind experiences to Bleacher Nation's audience trying to reach fans through the creation of sports content that sports fans value.

    more picks news

    Guardians vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    Expect a display of power when Josh Naylor (8 HR) and the Cleveland Guardians (23-12) take on Riley Greene (9 HR) and the Detroit Tigers (18-17) at Progressive Field at 6:10 PM ET live on BSGL. Naylor and the Guardians...

    Rangers vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    The Texas Rangers (20-16) visit the Oakland Athletics (17-19) at 3:37 PM ET Tuesday for a sluggers' duel between two of the best home-run hitters in baseball. Adolis Garcia has racked up eight homers this season (No. 10 in the...

    Phillies vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Philadelphia Phillies (25-11) and the Toronto Blue Jays (16-19) face off at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET, beginning a two-game series.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (1-3) to...

    Diamondbacks vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Cincinnati Reds (16-18) kick off a three-game series on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (15-20). The contest begins at 6:40 PM ET at Great American Ball Park.The Diamondbacks will give the nod to Zac Gallen (3-2, 3.38 ERA), who...

    Rangers vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    Following a stretch of three consecutive wins, the Texas Rangers (20-16) play the Oakland Athletics (17-19) at 3:37 PM ET on Tuesday.The probable pitchers are Jose Urena (0-2) for the Rangers and Ross Stripling (1-5) for the Athletics.Rangers vs. Athletics...

    Guardians vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Detroit Tigers (18-17), who lost their previous four games, take on the Cleveland Guardians (23-12) at Progressive Field on Tuesday. First pitch is at 6:10 PM ET.The Guardians will give the nod to Logan Allen (3-2, 5.11 ERA), who...

    Rays vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Tampa Bay Rays (18-18) have an opportunity to add to their four-game winning streak as they host the Chicago White Sox (8-27) at Tropicana Field on Tuesday at 6:50 PM ET.The probable starters are Zach Eflin (1-4) for the...

    Braves vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Boston Red Sox (19-16) kick off a two-game series on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves (20-12). The matchup starts at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Reynaldo Lopez (2-1)...

    Pirates vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Los Angeles Angels (12-23) face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-19) on Tuesday at PNC Park after a three-game losing streak. The game starts at 6:40 PM ET.The Pirates will give the ball to Quinn Priester (0-2, 3.31 ERA),...

    Orioles vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Baltimore Orioles (23-11) have an opportunity to add to their four-game winning streak as they visit the Washington Nationals (17-17) at Nationals Park on Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET.The probable starters are Corbin Burnes (3-1) for the Orioles and...

    Latest News

    Guardians vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    Expect a display of power when Josh Naylor (8 HR) and the Cleveland Guardians (23-12) take on Riley Greene (9 HR) and the Detroit Tigers (18-17) at Progressive Field at 6:10 PM ET live on BSGL. Naylor and the Guardians...

    Phillies vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Philadelphia Phillies (25-11) and the Toronto Blue Jays (16-19) face off at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET, beginning a two-game series.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (1-3) to...

    Diamondbacks vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Cincinnati Reds (16-18) kick off a three-game series on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (15-20). The contest begins at 6:40 PM ET at Great American Ball Park.The Diamondbacks will give the nod to Zac Gallen (3-2, 3.38 ERA), who...

    Rays vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Tampa Bay Rays (18-18) have an opportunity to add to their four-game winning streak as they host the Chicago White Sox (8-27) at Tropicana Field on Tuesday at 6:50 PM ET.The probable starters are Zach Eflin (1-4) for the...

    Braves vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Boston Red Sox (19-16) kick off a two-game series on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves (20-12). The matchup starts at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Reynaldo Lopez (2-1)...

    Pirates vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Los Angeles Angels (12-23) face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-19) on Tuesday at PNC Park after a three-game losing streak. The game starts at 6:40 PM ET.The Pirates will give the ball to Quinn Priester (0-2, 3.31 ERA),...

    Orioles vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The Baltimore Orioles (23-11) have an opportunity to add to their four-game winning streak as they visit the Washington Nationals (17-17) at Nationals Park on Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET.The probable starters are Corbin Burnes (3-1) for the Orioles and...

    Yankees vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

    The New York Yankees (23-13) host the Houston Astros (12-22) on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The contest begins at 7:05 PM ET.The probable starters are Luis Gil (2-1) for the Yankees and Justin Verlander...

    Report: Blackhawks to Host a Preseason Game in Milwaukee

    On Monday, Ben Pope at the Chicago Sun-Times broke the news that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the St. Louis Blues in a preseason game on Oct. 5 -- in Milwaukee. The Blackhawks hosted the Minnesota Wild at Fiserve Forum...

    Buying Points in Sports Betting: Changing Spreads and Totals

    In online sports betting, you might have seen a line that you wish was a half-point or a point different. You can actually buy points to change that line if you want but it will cost you. Let's break down...

    more picks news