White Sox Dominating Marlins In Rare Meetings
The Chicago White Sox probably wish they met the Miami Marlins more often, as the ChiSox have won the past five meetings between the two clubs. However, those five games date all the way back to 2013. The White Sox will look to sweep the Marlins when they close out their series Sunday.
Chris Sale has become a strikeout machine once again after the CY Young candidate had several tough games. Sale has a 3.00 ERA with a 17/2 strikeout-to-walk ratio in his past two starts, both significant improvements over his 4.74 ERA and 15/8 K-to-BB ratio in his previous three.
When you think of aces you don’t normally think of Tom Koehler, but he has been one of the best pitchers in baseball recently. Koehler is 3-0 with a 0.67 ERA in his past four starts – which includes two starts of six-plus innings of no-run ball.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Miami Marlins as 128 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.9-4.2 win for the White Sox on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago White Sox vs Miami Marlins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
60-56 Miami battles the White Sox, currently with a 56-60 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Chicago injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Miami Marlins rated this week at No. 13 and the Chicago White Sox sitting at No. 27.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Miami Marlins No. 21 ranked offense (4.28 runs per game) against a Chicago White Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 12 at 4.35 runs allowed per game. The Miami Marlins have been averaging 9.43 hits per game, more than the Chicago White Sox have managed so far this season (8.58 hits on average).
Chicago brings the No. 12-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Marlins's No. 8-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago got the job done in their last match in a 8-7 victory over Miami on Saturday at Marlins Park behind starter J Shields.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Cleveland, Tuesday, August 16th
Miami at Cincinnati, Monday, August 15th