Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox Betting Tips – Underdog White Sox To Clinch MLB Playoffs Series
The Chicago White Sox, holding a 2-1 lead over the Cleveland Guardians in their playoff series, are tipped to win as home underdogs in Game 4. Despite the Guardians boasting a pitching edge on paper with Parker Messick, Chicago's Hagen Smith has shown strong recent form. If Smith contains Cleveland's offense, the White Sox are favored to wrap up the series, as indicated by their 33-21 record as home underdogs and the recommendation for Chicago on the moneyline.
- Chicago White Sox are tipped to win Game 4 as home underdogs
- Hagen Smith’s strong pitching could help Chicago overcome Cleveland
- Cleveland must win to force a decisive Game 5, but recent trends favour Chicago
Chicago are tipped to win as a home underdog and wrap up this series.
Cleveland have the pitching advantage on paper, but Parker Messick did give up three runs in Game 1, while Hagen Smith has been in solid form despite his limited appearances.
If Smith can slow the Guardians bats – which prior to last night had scored just three runs over two games – the White Sox can pull off an upset.
Key Numbers - Will White Sox Record 34th Home Underdog Win?
- Chicago White Sox are 33-21 as a home betting underdog
- Chicago White Sox have lost back-to-back games to Cleveland just once this season
- Chicago starter Hagen Smith has allowed just 10 hits and 3 runs in his last 22.2 innings
- Cleveland pitcher Parker Messick allowed 3 runs in the 3-0 defeat in Game 1
- The Under has cashed in 2 of the 3 games in this series so far
Guardians Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Cleveland Guardians lead the all-time series 1142-1140-17
- Chicago White Sox lead 2-1 in this playoff series
- Cleveland Guardians won 9-3 when the two teams last met on October 7
Cleveland Guardians Form - Guardians Trail 2-1 In Series
The Guardians fended off elimination from the playoffs last night, but they must now win again to force Game 5 game in Cleveland.
| 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 |
Chicago White Sox Form - Sox One Win From Advancing
Chicago saw their four-game postseason win streak end last night, but they have another opportunity to wrap up this series tonight.
| 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 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | Cleveland Guardians | 12-9 | 2.56 | 193 | 186.1 |
| Hagen Smith | Chicago White Sox | 3-3 | 1.29 | 41 | 28.0 |
Verdict
Cleveland kept their postseason campaign alive last night, but they may have merely delayed their exit.
The White Sox have been a profitable home underdog this season, and Smith has been a reliable hand in recent outings, so we are riding with Chicago in Game 4.
The White Sox have been a profitable home underdog this season, and Smith has been a reliable hand in recent outings, so we are riding with Chicago in Game 4.
Chicago Win
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