Tigers vs. White Sox Free Pick
CHICAGO, IL (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game series. The Tigers are coming off splitting a four-game series with Oakland, while the White Sox lost 2 of 3 at home to Kansas City. Lefty Drew Smyly takes on left John Danks of the White Sox. The opening pitch goes at 8:10pm from Chicago.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Tigers as a -115 favorite over the White Sox. The total is 8 in most books. Detroit comes in with a 17-17 overall record and is 12-22 Under, while the Chicago White Sox are 16-19 overall and 15-18 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Tigers opened as a -130 favorite and moved to -115 at most books. The total started at 8 and remained there in most books.
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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, the White Sox are 1-5 Under in the last 6 meetings in series, 2-6 Under in Danks’ last 8 home starts vs. Tiger, 11-30-2 Under in Danks’ last 43 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game and 14-35-2 Under in Danks’ last 51 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Detroit is 1-7 Under last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game, 2-12 Under last 14 games following a win, 1-6 Under last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter, 5-11 Under last 16 road games and 5-11-1 Under last 17 games as a road favorite. The Tigers continue to underachieve, especially against good pitching. Detroit’s Smyly has allowed one or no runs in five of six starts to begin his career. The rookie struck out 34 batters in as many innings. Smyly’s lone start allowing more than one run came against Chicago on May 4, when he surrendered two on seven hits while striking out seven in six innings.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: TIGERS/WHITE SOX UNDER 8
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