Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians Betting Tips – White Sox To Take Game 5 In MLB Playoffs
The Chicago White Sox are predicted to pull off an upset over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of their playoff series. Chicago has already won twice in Cleveland this series, and Sean Burke, who delivered a strong relief performance earlier, will benefit from a fresher bullpen. While Cleveland leads the all-time head-to-head and won the last meeting, the White Sox’s previous road success in Cleveland, coupled with the pitching matchup, makes them a compelling underdog pick to advance.
- Chicago tipped to upset Guardians in Game 5, having already won twice in Cleveland
- Sean Burke starts with a rested bullpen; impressed in Game 2 meeting
- Guardians starter Gavin Williams is 0-3 vs Chicago in his last three meetings
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Chicago are tipped to pull off an upset and win Game 5 on the road.
The White Sox have already won twice in Cleveland in this series, and not only did Sean Burke do a great job in relief in Game 2, he will be supported by a fresher bullpen after the Guardians emptied theirs on Thursday night.
Key Numbers - Can Sox Go 3-0 In Cleveland In This Series?
- Chicago won the 2 previous meetings in Cleveland in this playoff series
- Sean Burke allowed just 1 hit and 1 earned run in 5.1 innings in Game 2
- Cleveland starter Gavin Williams is 0-3 in his last 3 meetings with Chicago
- The Over has cashed in 3 of the 4 games in this series
Guardians Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Cleveland Guardians lead the all-time series 1143-1140-17
- This playoff series is tied at 2-2
- Cleveland Guardians won 9-5 when the two teams last met on October 8
Chicago White Sox Form - White Sox Lost Back-To-Back Games
Chicago head back to Cleveland having passed up the opportunity to clinch the series at home, losing back-to-back games.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | at Houston Astros | W | 6-3 |
| Sep-30 | at Houston Astros | W | 7-3 |
| Oct-03 | at Cleveland Guardians | W | 3-0 |
| Oct-05 | at Cleveland Guardians | W | 4-3 |
| Oct-07 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L | 3-9 |
| Oct-08 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L | 5-9 |
Cleveland Guardians Form - Guardians Forced Game 5
Cleveland return home having fended off elimination with back-to-back wins in Chicago, setting up this winner-takes-all Game 5 showdown.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs Chicago White Sox | L | 0-3 |
| Oct-05 | vs Chicago White Sox | L | 3-4 |
| Oct-07 | at Chicago White Sox | W | 9-3 |
| Oct-08 | at Chicago White Sox | W | 9-5 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | Chicago White Sox | 11-7 | 3.34 | 185 | 172.1 |
| Gavin Williams | Cleveland Guardians | 14-8 | 3.76 | 248 | 184.1 |
Verdict
Chicago blew their chance to wrap things up at home, but they make for an appealing underdog on the road.
The White Sox are 2-0 in Cleveland in this series and starter Burke has shut down the Guardians once already, so give us the visitors and the plus-money here.
The White Sox are 2-0 in Cleveland in this series and starter Burke has shut down the Guardians once already, so give us the visitors and the plus-money here.
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