White Sox vs. Diamondbacks Pick
Will it be another low-scoring affair when the Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks meet up tonight at 9:40PM ET?
According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Diamondbacks are the clear favorite today, as they are getting odds of -190 to win. The White Sox are listed with a money line of +170 to prevail, while the over/under total has been set at 11 runs.
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The pitching matchup tonight has Dylan Covey (0-3, 7.64 ERA) on the mound for the Sox to face Patrick Corbin (3-4, 4.38) of the Diamondbacks. Corbin has been struggling, allowing 16 runs over his last three starts. He has 42 strikeouts with 15 walks this season and a WHIP of 1.42. Covey has been consistent at allowing runs, giving up 19 over his last four starts, which lasted just 21 innings. He has 16 walks with only 21 strikeouts this season and a WHIP of 1.78.
Arizona took the first game of the series on Monday, 5-1. The two hit the under for their third straight meetings, but that date backs to 2014. Arizona is now 27-19 overall, 19-8 at home and 23-21 with the under. Chicago is 20-23 overall, 12-15 on the road and 20-20 with the over/under total.
The Sox were held to four hits in Monday’s loss and they committed two errors, which aided Arizona to its five runs. Daniel Descalso had a three-run home run to lead the Diamondbacks in the win. That helped Zack Greinke, who lasted 8.2 innings and recorded 12 strikeouts while giving up just one run. Miguel Gonzalez lasted only five innings, allowing seven hits and five runs.
Bet on White Sox vs. Diamondbacks
The total is set high, but I think both teams will be ready to rack up the runs tonight. The pitching matchup is much more favorable for both teams. The Diamondbacks have hit the over in 7 of Corbin’s last 10 home starts and 5 of his last 7 interleague starts. They also have hit it in 13 of his last 18 home starts. The White Sox have also hit the over in 5 of their last 7 road games. With Greinke not pitching, the Sox should be eager to light up Corbin.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: WHITE SOX/DIAMONDBAKCS OVER 11