White Sox vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Eloy Jimenez will look to extend his 11-game hitting streak when the Chicago White Sox (23-34) take on the Los Angeles Angels (29-27). The White Sox are listed as -142 favorites on the moneyline for the contest, which starts at 2:10 PM ET on Wednesday, live on MLB Network from Guaranteed Rate Field.

Lance Lynn gets the starting nod for Chicago while Jaime Barria is Los Angeles’ starter for the contest.

White Sox vs. Angels Odds

  • White Sox odds to win: -142
  • Angels odds to win: +122
  • Spread: White Sox -1.5
  • Total: 9.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • TV: MLB Network
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    Who Will Win White Sox vs. Angels?

    White Sox and Angels Betting Trends

    The White Sox have a 12-10 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 54.5% of those games).

    In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -142 or shorter, Chicago has a 5-4 record (winning 55.6% of its games).

    This season, the Angels have been the underdog 23 times and won 12, or 52.2%, of those games.

    Los Angeles has entered nine games this season as the underdog by +122 or more and is 5-4 in those contests.

    The White Sox have played in 56 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 29 times (29-24-3).

    The Angels and their opponents have hit the over in 27 of their 56 games with a total this season.

    White Sox Stats & Insights

    The White Sox are the 17th-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 4.3 runs per game (246 total).

    Chicago ranks 19th in MLB action with 59 home runs. They average one per game.

    The White Sox are 22nd in MLB with a .240 batting average.

    Chicago’s 8.3 strikeouts per game rank 13th in baseball.

    The 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the White Sox pitching staff ranks fourth in MLB.

    Chicago has a 4.83 team ERA that ranks 26th across all MLB pitching staffs.

    Angels Stats & Insights

    The Angels have scored the 10th-most runs in the league this season with 268.

    Los Angeles has hit 73 homers this season, which ranks eighth in the majors.

    The Angels rank 11th in MLB with a .256 team batting average.

    Los Angeles ranks 22nd in strikeouts per game (8.8) among MLB offenses.

    The Angels have an 8.8 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 14th in the majors.

    Los Angeles has pitched to a 4.23 ERA this season, which ranks 16th in baseball.

    White Sox Key Players to Watch

    Lynn (4-5) takes the mound for the White Sox in his 12th start of the season. He’s put together a 5.83 ERA in 63 1/3 innings pitched, with 72 strikeouts.

    Andrew Vaughn leads Chicago in runs batted in with 39 and has a batting average of .250.

    Luis Robert’s 13 home runs are most among Chicago batters. He’s driven in 30 runs this season while slugging .527.

    Andrew Benintendi leads Chicago with a .266 batting average.

    Jake Burger has 33 hits and an OBP of .309 to go with a slugging percentage of .576 this season.

    Angels Key Players to Watch

    Barria will take to the mound for the Angels, his second start of the season.

    Shohei Ohtani has accumulated a team-high 13 home runs and 34 runs batted in.

    Mike Trout is hitting .277 with 11 doubles, 12 home runs and 24 walks.

    Hunter Renfroe is batting .248 with 11 doubles, 10 home runs and 17 walks.

    Gio Urshela’s .306 batting average is a team-high mark.

    White Sox and Angels Injuries

    White Sox: Elvis Andrus: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Billy Hamilton: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Mike Clevinger: 15 Day IL (Wrist), Jimmy Lambert: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Matt Foster: 60 Day IL (Forearm)

    Angels: Anthony Rendon: 10 Day IL (Groin), Max Stassi: 10 Day IL (Hip ), Matt Moore: 15 Day IL (Oblique), José Suarez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Austin Warren: 60 Day IL (Elbow), José Quijada: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Logan O’Hoppe: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Chris Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Marte: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Davis Daniel: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Rengifo: day-to-day (Undisclosed)

    White Sox vs. Angels Prediction

  • Score Prediction: White Sox 6, Angels 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
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