Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros Betting Tips – Astros To Level MLB Playoffs Series
The Houston Astros look to rebound in Game 2 against the Chicago White Sox after a 6-3 defeat in the opener. Houston, who hold a strong 5-2 home record over the White Sox in recent meetings, will start Hunter Brown, who boasts an unbeaten record against Chicago this season. Chicago maintains solid form, having won seven of their last nine games. However, the Astros’ home advantage and Brown's pitching edge suggest Houston is likely to respond strongly and even the series.
- Houston Astros have won 5 of their last 7 home games vs Chicago White Sox
- Hunter Brown, with a strong record against Chicago, is Houston’s starting pitcher
- Astros expected to bounce back after losing Game 1 at home
- Key Numbers - Will Astros Go 6-2 When Hosting Chicago?
- Head To Head
- Chicago White Sox Form - White Sox Lead 1-0
- Houston Astros Form - Astros Down After Game 1
- Starting Pitchers
Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros Betting Tips
Houston are tipped to bounce back from Tuesday’s series-opening loss.
The Astros fell behind early and never recovered in that one, but Hunter Brown gets the start here and he can ensure there is no repeat in Game 2.
Key Numbers - Will Astros Go 6-2 When Hosting Chicago?
- Houston Astros have won 5 of the last 7 meetings at home
- Hunter Brown won both regular season meetings with Chicago
- Chicago White Sox have lost 9 of their last 15 road games
- The Under hit in both of Hunter Brown’s regular season starts against Chicago
Head To Head
- Houston Astros lead the all-time series 61-54
- Chicago White Sox won 6-3 when the two teams last met on September 29
Chicago White Sox Form - White Sox Lead 1-0
Chicago secured their playoff place by finishing second in the division with an 84-78 record, and wrapped up the regular season in good form with seven wins in their final nine games.
The White Sox kept that good form going in the series opener too, as they downed Houston 6-3 on Tuesday.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | at Houston Astros | W | 6-3 |
Houston Astros Form - Astros Down After Game 1
Houston booked their postseason place by finishing top of the AL West with an 81-81 record, and they closed out the regular season by winning four of their final six games.
The Astros were unable to make it six wins in eight games in their playoff opener though, as they were beaten 6-3 by Chicago in Game 1.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | vs Chicago White Sox | L | 3-6 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | Chicago White Sox | 11-7 | 3.34 | 185 | 172.1 |
| Hunter Brown | Houston Astros | 6-4 | 3.19 | 124 | 107.1 |
Verdict
Chicago pulled off an upset yesterday, but we expect an immediate response from Houston.
The Astros’ home record against the White Sox is strong despite the loss, and they have the pitching edge with Brown getting the nod.
Houston -1.5
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