White Sox vs. Mets: Betting Preview for August 30

Published 9:25 am Friday, August 30, 2024

Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (70-64) will match up against Andrew Vaughn and the Chicago White Sox (31-104) at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, August 30. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET.

The Mets, at -225, are the favorites in this game, while the White Sox are underdogs at +180. This contest has a total of 9 runs (over -110; under -110).

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White Sox vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
  • Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field
  • TV Channel: WPIX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Mets -225
  • Moneyline Underdog: White Sox +180
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The White Sox will send Jonathan Cannon (2-8) to the mound for his 16th start this season.
  • The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed eight hits in four innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
  • He has earned a quality start six times in 15 starts this season.
  • Cannon has made 12 starts of five or more innings in 15 chances this season, and averages 5.3 frames when he pitches.
  • He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 17 chances this season.

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White Sox Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The White Sox’s 109 home runs rank last in MLB this season.
  • Chicago is 30th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .342 this season.
  • The White Sox rank 29th in MLB with a team batting average of just .220.
  • Chicago has scored the fewest runs in baseball this season with just 416 (3.1 per game).
  • The White Sox have an on-base percentage of .278 this season, which ranks last in the league.
  • The White Sox rank 19th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.7 whiffs per contest.
  • Chicago has the 29th-ranked ERA (4.87) in the majors this season.
  • Chicago has an 8.5 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 17th in the majors.
  • The White Sox have a combined 1.445 WHIP as a pitching staff, second-highest in MLB.

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