White Sox vs. Guardians Odds
| White Sox Odds | -150 |
| Guardians Odds | +130 |
| Over/Under | 8.5 (-100/-115) |
| Time | 1:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | MLB.TV |
The American League Central race has been heating up. The Chicago White Sox have a fighter's chance after Miguel Cairo took over the managerial duties and the club went on a run in Tony La Russa's absence (medical condition). The Cleveland Guardians seem to be winning the right games, even after the White Sox went 5-2 on their recent road trip to Seattle and Oakland.
These two will face each other in a makeup game on Thursday afternoon. Lance Lynn will pitch for the White Sox. He has been a steady horse and looks like the Lance Lynn of 2021. He owns a 4.07 ERA and a 3.67 xERA on the season. He ranks in the top-40% of MLB in Average Exit Velocity and in the 99th percentile in Walk Rate. In the second half, he is about as good as a starter can get with a 2.05 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP.
Cleveland will call up Hunter Gaddis for a spot start. Gaddis is an above average strikeout pitcher who struggles with control at times. Luckily for him, he is facing a White Sox team that ranks second-to-last in Chase Rate and walks this season. Given that only a few of the Chicago hitters have excelled lately off of righties, Gaddis should not allow too much damage.
Taking the under in this game is the correct call. Look for a tight battle in this division rivalry.