White Sox vs. Rays MLB Free Pick
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of a three-game series. The White Sox edged the Rays on Monday as Chris Sale was struck out 15 batter in a 2-1 game.
Phillip Humber takes the mound for the White Sox, while James Shields starts for the Rays. The opening pitch starts at 7:10pmET from St. Petersburg, Fla.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Rays as a -155 favorite over the White Sox. The total is 7.5 in most books. The White Sox come in with a 27-22 overall record and are 24-23 Over, while the Rays are 29-20 overall and 22-27 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Rays opened as a -150 favorite and moved up to -155 at most books. The total started at 7.5 and remained there in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 80% of public bettors favor the Rays. 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 the latest MLB trends, White Sox are 16-34-1 Under in the last 51 meetings in Tampa Bay, 17-35 Under in the last 52 meetings, 1-4-1 Under last 6 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150, 3-8 Under last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and 3-8 Under in Humber’s last 11 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150. Rays are 1-10-1 Under in Rays last 12 during game 2 of a series, 4-20-2 Under last 26 Tuesday games, 2-9-1 Under last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game, 5-15-3 Under last 23 games vs. a right-handed starter and 6-22 Under in Shields’ last 28 Tuesday starts. The White Sox are moving on up in the AL Central due to strong pitching and the bat of Paul Konerko. The Rays are 29-20 and tied for first with the Orioles but their bats are still a problem with 3B Evan Longoria still on the DL. Shields has a 3.63 ERA and is 6-3 this year, while Humber, who threw a perfect game earlier this season, has a 5.80 ERA. He’ll pitch well enough against a weak lineup.
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