White Sox vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 5

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  • The White Sox are -190 favorites vs the Rangers
  • White Sox starting pitcher: Dylan Cease (11-4), 2.00 ERA
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Glenn Otto (4-7), 5.50 ERA
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The Chicago White Sox (-190) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (+155) on Friday, August 5, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The White Sox are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The White Sox vs Rangers Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the White Sox are 53-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 60-45 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
White Sox-1.5 -110O 7.5 +100-190
Rangers +1.5 -110U 7.5 -120+155

White Sox vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the White Sox will win Friday‘s matchup with 50.1% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the White Sox and Rangers and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best White Sox Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Jose Abreu has hit the Hits Over in 49 of his last 64 games (+25.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Jose Abreu has hit the Singles Over in 43 of his last 62 games (+22.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Danny Mendick has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+15.60 Units / 142% ROI)
  • Jose Abreu has hit the Total Bases Over in 37 of his last 64 games (+14.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Dylan Cease has hit the Earned Runs Under in 15 of his last 17 games (+12.95 Units / 58% ROI)

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 50 of his last 66 games (+17.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Martin Perez has hit the Strikeouts Over in 18 of his last 20 games (+17.00 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Corey Seager has hit the RBIs Over in 27 of his last 47 games at home (+16.95 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Nate Lowe has hit the Total Bases Over in 40 of his last 66 games (+11.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 11 games at home (+11.00 Units / 61% ROI)

Rangers vs White Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adolis Garcia 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Corey Seager 0.5 +350 0.5 -650
Ezequiel Duran 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Jonah Heim 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Josh H. Smith 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000

Rangers vs White Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adolis Garcia 0.5 -145 0.5 +100
Corey Seager 0.5 -250 0.5 +160
Ezequiel Duran 0.5 -115 0.5 -125
Jonah Heim 0.5 -150 0.5 +105
Josh H. Smith 0.5 -105 0.5 -135

Rangers vs White Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adolis Garcia 0.5 +195 0.5 -300
Corey Seager 0.5 +170 0.5 -250
Ezequiel Duran 0.5 +240 0.5 -375
Jonah Heim 0.5 +190 0.5 -275
Josh H. Smith 0.5 +333 0.5 -600

Rangers vs White Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Glenn Otto 4.5 +105 4.5 -145
Dylan Cease 7.5 -150 7.5 +105
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 57 of their last 105 games (+12.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 42 away games (+12.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 42 away games (+7.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 15 of their last 24 away games (+6.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 38 games (+5.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 57 of their last 94 games (+18.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 36 of their last 66 games (+8.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 8 games (+2.05 Units / 21% ROI)

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the White Sox have gone 47-58 against the Run Line (-11.65 Units / -9.25% ROI).

  • 53-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.15 Units / -7.97% ROI
  • 48-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.95 Units / -6.05% ROI
  • 51-48 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.5 Units / -1.29% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the White Sox have gone 60-45 against the Run Line (+10.55 Units / 7.68% ROI).

  • 47-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.9 Units / -9.05% ROI
  • 50-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.95 Units / -0.82% ROI
  • 47-50 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.4 Units / -6.4% ROI

Dylan Cease has struck out 37% (95/255) of right-handed batters he faced this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting just .165 (38-for-230) against Dylan Cease this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .241 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 42% (89/210) against Dylan Cease with runners in scoring position this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 100th Percentile.

Dylan Cease has walked 19 of 137 batters (14%) versus the bottom of the order this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — first Percentile.

Glenn Otto: Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Glenn Otto has walked 38 of 317 batters (12%) this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 52 total IP; League Avg: 7% — third Percentile.

Glenn Otto has walked 1 of 78 batters (1%) with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 52 total IP; League Avg: 9% — 100th Percentile.

Glenn Otto has a strike rate of just 60% (746/1,233) this season — tied for 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 52 total IP; League Avg: 65% — fourth Percentile.

Glenn Otto has allowed an OPS of .969 (78 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 52 total IP; League Avg: .708 — second Percentile.

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The White Sox are 17-3 (.850) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .710.

The White Sox are 81-13 (.862) when hitting 2 or more home runs since the 2020 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .705.

The White Sox are 28-23 (.549) on the road this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .477.

The White Sox are 48-13 (.787) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — tied for 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .707.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Rangers are just 36-8 (.818) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .914.

The Rangers are just 33-7 (.825) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .886.

The Rangers are just 22-29 (.431) at home this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .523.

The Rangers are just 14-47 (.230) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .293.

White Sox hitters have pulled just 40% of balls they’ve put into play against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

The White Sox are batting .276 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

White Sox hitters are slugging just .210 in lefty-lefty matchups since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .352.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of .337 (2,384 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .319.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .294 (3,690 PA’s) against LHP since the start of 2020 — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .640 (3,279 PA’s) in the first 3 innings since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .727.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .297 (3,005 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .297 (6,868 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .313.

White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% since the start of last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

White Sox pitchers have walked 362 of 4,009 batters (9%) this season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

White Sox pitchers have walked 59 of 943 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

White Sox pitchers have an ERA of 3.48 (439.2 IP) on the road this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.15.

Rangers pitchers have walked 18 of 121 batters (15%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (14 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 12 of 62 batters (19%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (7 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 90 of 937 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

The Rangers pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 57% of their games on the road since the start of last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

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

  • Kole Calhoun (Rangers): Heel, D10
  • Elijah White (Rangers): Wrist, D60
  • Mitchell Garver (Rangers): Forearm, D60
  • Jonathan Gray (Rangers): Side, D15
  • Dennis Santana (Rangers): Ankle, D15
  • Bradley Miller (Rangers): Neck, D10
  • Joseph Barlow (Rangers): Blister, D15
  • Kyle Crick (White Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Jonathan Stiever (White Sox): Lat, D60
  • Vincent Velasquez (White Sox): Finger, D15
  • Garrett Crochet (White Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Aaron Bummer (White Sox): Lat, D15
  • Reynaldo López (White Sox): Back, D15
  • Daniel Mendick (White Sox): Knee, D60
  • Gavin Sheets (White Sox): Ankle, Day-to-Day

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