Guardians vs White Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 9

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Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi adjusts his helmet while standing on third base during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Phoenix, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.
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  • Guardians vs White Sox Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Cleveland Guardians (-165) visit Guaranteed Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (+140) on Thursday, May 9, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Guardians are 24-13 against the spread (ATS), while the White Sox are 17-20 ATS.

Guardians vs White Sox Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Guardians starting pitcher: Ben Lively 1-1, 2.08 ERA
  • White Sox starting pitcher: Erick Fedde 2-0, 3.46 ERA

Guardians vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians-1.5 +100O 8 -115-165
White Sox +1.5 -120U 8 -105+140

Guardians vs White Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Guardians will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 61.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Josh Naylor has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 26 games (+21.50 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Will Brennan has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+13.95 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 13 away games (+12.65 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the RBIs Over in 20 of his last 36 games (+12.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 12 away games (+9.85 Units / 58% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best White Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Andrew Benintendi has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 5 games at home (+14.00 Units / 280% ROI)
  • Andrew Vaughn has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 16 games at home (+8.90 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Andrew Vaughn has hit the Runs Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Gavin Sheets has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 18 games (+6.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Gavin Sheets has hit the Singles Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 72% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 69 of their last 127 games (+9.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 60 away games (+6.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 25 of their last 44 away games (+5.36 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 44 away games (+5.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.72 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 70 of their last 124 games (+16.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.24 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 24 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 23-14 against the Run Line (+10.25 Units / 22.07% ROI).

  • 24-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.12 Units / 20.81% ROI
  • 20-15 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.6 Units / 8.87% ROI
  • 15-20 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.1 Units / -17.4% ROI

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the White Sox are 17-20 against the Run Line (-6.3 Units / -14.38% ROI).

  • 9-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.5 Units / -40.28% ROI
  • 17-18 when betting on the total runs Over for -3 Units / -7.51% ROI
  • 18-17 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.55 Units / -1.4% ROI

White Sox vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Gavin Sheets (CWS) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Kyle Manzardo (CLE) 0.5 +500 0.5 -750
Eloy Jimenez (CWS) 0.5 +500 0.5 -750

White Sox vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Tommy Pham (CWS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Nicky Lopez (CWS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Will Brennan (CLE) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175

White Sox vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Gavin Sheets (CWS) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Eloy Jimenez (CWS) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Bo Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +185 0.5 -250

White Sox vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Lively (CLE) 4.5 -155 4.5 +115
Erick Fedde (CWS) 4.5 -120 4.5 -110

Ben Lively has allowed a slugging percentage of just .111 (2 Total Bases / 18 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — tied for 8th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 13 total IP; League Avg: .358 — 94th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 28% (92/330) against Ben Lively since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 21% (34/161) against Ben Lively this season — tied for 8th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 13 total IP; League Avg: 28% — fifth Percentile.

35% of Ben Lively’s strikeouts are looking since last season — tied for 11th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 94th Percentile.

White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Erick Fedde has a strike rate of just 47% (108/228) when ahead in the count this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 61% — first Percentile.

Erick Fedde has a strikeout rate of just 20% (9 SO in 46 PAs) on low non-fastballs this season — tied for 4th lowest among among AL Starters; League Avg: 34% — 11th Percentile.

Erick Fedde has a strike rate of just 59% (113/191) in two strike counts this season — 6th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — sixth Percentile.

Erick Fedde has a strike rate of just 60% (401/668) this season — 7th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — seventh Percentile.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Guardians are just 9-17 (.346) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Guardians are 36-124 (.225) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .132.

The Guardians are 25-131 (.160) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .094.

The Guardians are 12-142 (.078) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The White Sox are just 9-24 (.273) after a road win since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .489.

The White Sox are just 22-47 (.319) after a win since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .509.

The White Sox are just 50-19 (.725) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .856.

The White Sox are just 6-13 (.316) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .576.

Guardians hitters have put just 34% of balls in play to the left side of the field since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 39%.

The Guardians are batting just .230 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .329.

Guardians hitters have put 44% of balls in play to the right side of the field this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Guardians hitters have put just 35% of balls in play to the left side of the field since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 39%.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .246 (240 PA’s) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .288 (7,307 PA’s) since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .289 (3,548 PA’s) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .323.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .287 (5,682 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Guardians pitchers this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Guardians pitchers have not walked any of the 63 batters that they have faced when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (7 games) — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

White Sox pitchers have thrown at least two strikes in their first three pitches to 58% of opposing batters this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

White Sox pitchers have a strike rate of just 62% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

White Sox pitchers have walked 148 of 1,412 batters (10%) this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

White Sox pitchers have walked 14 of 115 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

White Sox vs. Guardians Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Eloy Jimenez (Chicago White Sox): Thigh, Day-To-Day
  • Yasmani Grandal (Chicago White Sox): Foot, 10-Day IL
  • Matt Foster (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jake Eder (Chicago White Sox): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • Jesse Scholtens (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Shane Drohan (Chicago White Sox): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Liam Hendriks (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jimmy Lambert (Chicago White Sox): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Edgar Navarro (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, Out
  • Davis Martin (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, Out
  • Max Stassi (Chicago White Sox): Hip, 10-Day IL
  • Daniel Espino (Cleveland Guardians): Shoulder, Out
  • Gavin Williams (Cleveland Guardians): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Ben Lively (Cleveland Guardians): Illness, 15-Day IL
  • Luis Ortiz (Cleveland Guardians): Ankle, 15-Day IL
  • Xzavion Curry (Cleveland Guardians): Illness, 15-Day IL
  • Joey Cantillo (Cleveland Guardians): Hamstring, Out
  • Angel Martinez (Cleveland Guardians): Foot, 10-Day IL
  • Sam Hentges (Cleveland Guardians): Finger, 15-Day IL
  • Trevor Stephan (Cleveland Guardians): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • George Valera (Cleveland Guardians): Hamstring, Out
  • James Karinchak (Cleveland Guardians): Shoulder, 60-Day IL

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