MLB White Sox vs. Tigers Picks & Predictions for Friday, July 20
By ATSSportsline.com
DETROIT, MI (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game series. The White Sox are coming off losing 3 of 4 to Boston, Detroit won 3 of 4 against the Angels.
Jake Peavy takes the mound for the White Sox while the Tigers send Justin Verlander to the mound. The opening pitch starts at 7:05pmET from Comerica Park in Detroit.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Tigers as a -175 favorite over the White Sox. The total is 7.5 in most books. The White Sox come in with a 50-42 overall record and are 42-47 Under, while Detroit is 49-44 overall and are 41-49 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Tigers opened as a -175 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 7 and moved up to 7.5 at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 76% of public bettors favor the Tigers. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest MLB trends, White Sox are 1-6 Under last 7 games as an underdog of +151 to +200, 1-6-1 Under last 8 games as an underdog, 2-9-1 Under in White Sox last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game and Peavy is 0-5 Under last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Tigers are 0-4 Under in Verlander’s last 4 starts as a favorite, 1-7 Under in Verlander’s last 8 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5, 2-8 Under last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game, 4-12 Under in Verlander’s last 16 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5 and 9-23-1 Under in Verlander’s last 33 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Detroit has been moving closer to first-place Chicago in the American League Central, and has an opportunity to seize first place with a series sweep this weekend. The Tigers have won 10 of their last 12 games, including five straight against division opponents, while the White Sox come in having lost four of seven on their current 10-game road trip. Chicago and Detroit have split their eight head-to-head meetings so far this season. Verlander is one of the best pitchers in the game, who has a 1.96 ERA in his last three starts. Peavy struggled against the Royals in his last start but his last matchup against the Tigers, he gave up just 3 runs in 7 2/3 IP.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: WHITE SOX/TIGERS UNDER 7.5
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