La Angels vs Chi. White Sox Picks and Predictions September 17th 2024

From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the White Sox and Angels facing off in an AL matchup. The money line odds have the Angels at -165 compared to the White Sox at +140. The over/under line is at 8 runs.

First pitch for this one is set for 9:38 PM ET, and MLBN will be televising the game. Chicago is currently on a three-game winning streak, and their record is 36-115, while the Angels are 60-90 overall and have lost six straight.

Chicago vs. Los Angeles Key Information

• Teams: White Sox at Angels
• Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim
• Date: Tuesday, September 17th
• Betting Odds LAA -165 | CHW +140 O/U 8

The White Sox Can Win If…

Davis Martin gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Angels on the road. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 0-4 with an ERA of 4.14. Martin’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.35. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in three innings of work. Looking back at his last four outings, Martin has allowed at least one homer in each start. Opponents are batting .244 this year off Martin, and he has turned in two quality starts.

Chicago’s offense has been the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. They are also the league’s worst home run-hitting team and have the worst team batting average in the majors. However, both Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn have been swinging the bat well of late. Benintendi has gone 12/34 in his last nine games, while Vaughn is hitting .424 over his last eight games.

Benintendi and Vaughn are currently the White Sox’s top two home run hitters, with 19 and 18 homers, respectively. Benintendi’s 59 RBIs are the 2nd most on the team, while Vaughn’s 66 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Luis Robert Jr. comes into the game on a six-game hitting streak.

• The White Sox are 4-6 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the White Sox are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Chicago has an over/under record of 4-6 in their last ten games.
• The White Sox have an average of 4.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the White Sox are 4-6
• Looking back across the White Sox last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
• Chicago has gone 3-0 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the White Sox have averaged 4.2 runs per game on offense

The Angels Can Win If…

Griffin Canning gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the White Sox at home. This year, he has made 28 starts and has a record of 5-13 with an ERA of 5.35. Canning’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.41. In his 29 appearances, he has turned in six quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Canning took the loss, giving up nine earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One positive note for Canning is that he has a winning record at home, coming in at 5-3 with a 5.12 ERA.

For the season, the Angels are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have also been one of the worst home run-hitting teams in the league, coming into the game 19th in the league in home runs. As a team, the Angels are batting just .228, which is the 21st best mark in the league.

Over the team’s last six games, Nolan Schanuel has been on fire, going 10/21 with a home run and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .244 with 24 homers. Zach Neto is right behind him in the home run department, with 21 homers and a batting average of .250. Taylor Ward has 68 RBIs this season, which is the 2nd best mark on the team, and he is batting .244.

• The Angels are 2-8 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Angels are 0-5 vs. the run line.
• Los Angeles has an over/under record of 6-3-1 in their last ten games.
• The Angels have an average of 3.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Angels are 3-7
• Looking back across the Angels last five games as the favorite, they are 0-5
• Los Angeles has gone 0-3 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Angels have averaged 3.6 runs per game on offense

White Sox Aim for Fourth Straight Win as Davis Martin Faces Angels

The Chicago White Sox are looking to extend their winning streak to four games when they take on the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif. After a powerful 8-4 victory on Monday, marking their first three-game winning streak since June, the White Sox appear to have found some late-season momentum.

Davis Martin Seeks First Win of the Season

The White Sox will turn to Davis Martin (0-4, 4.14 ERA), who is still searching for his first win of the season. Martin, who recently returned from Tommy John surgery, has shown glimpses of promise but struggled in his last outing, allowing five runs over three innings against the Cleveland Guardians. Despite the challenges, Martin remains optimistic, focusing on putting together a complete nine-inning effort as the team continues to compete in every game.

White Sox Power Surge in Monday’s Victory

Monday’s victory saw an offensive explosion from the White Sox, a team that has struggled to generate consistent power this season. Andrew Benintendi led the charge with two home runs, while Andrew Vaughn added a triple and a homer of his own. Lenyn Sosa also contributed with a solo shot, giving the team a much-needed offensive boost.

The White Sox, who rank last in the majors with only 123 home runs on the season, hope to continue their newfound power surge as they approach the final stretch of the season.

Griffin Canning Aims to Stop Angels’ Slide

The Angels (60-90) will counter with Griffin Canning (5-13, 5.35 ERA), who is coming off one of the toughest starts of his career. Canning allowed a career-high 10 runs in 5 2/3 innings in his last outing against the Minnesota Twins. Despite his recent struggles, Canning has had success against the White Sox in the past, posting a 2.77 ERA in two career starts against Chicago.

The Angels have now fallen 30 games under .500 for the first time in 25 years, and they’ll need a strong performance from Canning to reverse their fortunes and avoid a fifth consecutive loss.

Key Players and Injuries

For the White Sox, the return of third baseman Yoan Moncada from the injured list adds a potential boost to the lineup. Although Moncada did not appear in Monday’s game, his activation is a positive sign for a team looking to integrate young players like Bryan Ramos and Miguel Vargas while keeping an eye on the future.

The Angels, meanwhile, will look to regroup after starter Reid Detmers allowed six runs in the first two innings on Monday. Detmers recovered to pitch into the sixth, preserving the bullpen, but the Angels’ struggles continue as they face another tough test from a resurgent White Sox lineup.

What’s at Stake

As the regular season winds down, the White Sox are aiming to build on their recent success and end the year on a high note. With Davis Martin seeking his first win of the season and the offense heating up, Chicago is in prime position to secure their fourth straight victory.

For the Angels, Griffin Canning will need to rebound from his previous outing and help his team avoid falling further into their current slide. With the team already 30 games under .500, the Angels will look to finish the season strong and give their fans something to cheer about.

Tuesday’s game presents a crucial opportunity for both teams, with the White Sox looking to extend their streak and the Angels hoping to snap out of their funk.

The Lean

For a money line pick, our lean would be to take the Angels to come out on top at home vs. the White Sox. And as for how we would play the over/under line, we would go with the over, as this is our lowest projected scoring game of the day, and this line is sitting at 8 runs. We have the Angels offense finishing with the 2nd most runs in the league today, and Griffin Canning is our 16th ranked starting pitcher in terms of strikeouts.