The Los Angeles Angels are set to face the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday evening at Guaranteed Rate Field. The matchup kicks off at 6:40 p.m. CT.
Los Angeles enters as -115 moneyline favorites, with the game total set at 8.5 runs.
This season, LA holds a record of 63 wins and 93 losses (SU), alongside a run line record of 77-79 and an over/under record of 74-76-6. The Angels are sending left-hander José Suarez to the mound. The 26-year-old has a 1-2 record with a 6.08 ERA and a WHIP of 1.63 over 21 appearances, including two starts.
On the other side, Chicago, with a dismal 36-120 record (SU), is struggling through a season marked by challenges. Their run line record stands at 63-93, and they have a game total record of 66-81-9. Right-hander Davis Martin, 27, is taking the hill for the White Sox, currently holding an 0-5 record, a 4.27 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.40 across ten appearances, nine of which were starts.
This article was prepared prior to the conclusion of Tuesday’s game.
Angels Rely on Suarez’s Recent Performance
The Angels recently faced the Houston Astros, losing three out of four games in that series, which left them with a 21-28 record against divisional opponents this season. Despite clinching a thrilling 9-8 victory in the series finale, they were outscored 22-12 in the earlier matchups.
Heading into Tuesday’s game, Los Angeles finds itself 30 games under .500, including a 31-47 record away from home and 44-65 in night games. With a September record of 7-13 and a disappointing 22-38 in the second half of the season, the mood among Angels fans is less than optimistic as the offseason approaches.
Suarez’s performance in the Windy City will be crucial. This sixth-year pitcher has a 1-2 record, with a 5.11 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP while holding opponents to a .228 batting average in 11 road outings this year. In his last start against Houston, he pitched five innings, allowing just one unearned run while striking out five. However, since the All-Star break, he has only made three appearances, totaling 12 innings, after being designated for assignment in June. His last encounter with the White Sox occurred in 2022.
Chicago’s Historic Struggles Continue
The White Sox recently faced a sweep against the San Diego Padres, with a combined score of 13-6 across the three games. They also lost two of three matches to the Angels in their previous series, highlighting their ongoing struggles.
At home, Chicago has a dismal record of 20-58, and they have fared poorly in night games, posting a 23-73 record this year. This month, the team has managed only five wins against 14 losses, and they are a staggering 9-49 since the All-Star break. As of Sunday, they matched a modern MLB record for the most losses in a season, tying the infamous 1962 New York Mets.
Martin is set to pitch for Chicago on Wednesday. In his previous outing against LA, he allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings. He holds an 0-2 record at home this season, with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP in five home games (21.1 IP). This year has been challenging for Martin, as he made all his appearances in the second half after recovering from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2023 season.
Strategic Betting Insights for Angels vs. White Sox
Chicago’s batting lineup struggles against both left-handed and right-handed pitchers, ranking last in the league in weighted on-base average (woBA) at .270 and weighted runs created plus (wRC+) at 73. Martin will face an uphill battle against the same lineup he’s recently pitched to, which could lead to inconsistent performance.
Suarez has shown promise since his return to the majors, having allowed only one run (unearned) in his last 12 innings while striking out 14. He is expected to offer a solid start for the Angels, likely pitching three to four innings before handing the game over to a dependable Angels bullpen, which boasts the seventh-lowest ERA (2.93) in the league over the past month.
The recommendation is to place a bet on the Los Angeles moneyline for Wednesday’s matchup.
