White Sox vs. Giants: Betting Preview for August 21

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants (65-63), who are trying to secure a series sweep, will host the Chicago White Sox (30-97) at Oracle Park on Wednesday, August 21. The first pitch will be thrown at 3:45 p.m. ET.

At -250, the Giants are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the White Sox (+200). This contest carries a total of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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White Sox vs. Giants Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
  • Time: 3:45 p.m. ET
  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Venue: Oracle Park
  • TV Channel: NBCS-BA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Giants -250
  • Moneyline Underdog: White Sox +200
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The White Sox’s Garrett Crochet (6-9) will make his 26th start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in four innings against the Houston Astros.
  • In 25 starts this season, he’s earned 11 quality starts.
  • Crochet has 15 starts of five or more innings this season in 25 chances. He averages 5 innings per outing.
  • He has made 25 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.

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White Sox Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The White Sox have hit just 106 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the big leagues.
  • Chicago is 30th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .344 this season.
  • The White Sox have a team batting average of just .219 this season, which ranks 29th among MLB teams.
  • Chicago has scored 392 runs (just 3.1 per game) this season, which ranks last in MLB.
  • The White Sox have an on-base percentage of .277 this season, which ranks last in the league.
  • The White Sox rank 22nd in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.7 whiffs per contest.
  • Chicago has pitched to a 4.83 ERA this season, which ranks 29th in baseball.
  • Chicago has an 8.4 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 19th in the majors.
  • The White Sox have a combined 1.439 WHIP as a pitching staff, second-highest in MLB.

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