Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, May 30, 2021
Detroit (22-35) will be trying to move up the AL Central standings when they visit Rate Field on Saturday afternoon to face Chicago (29-27) in the second game of their three-game series at 1:10 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Tigers vs. White Sox prediction. Need a hot take on the MLB Season? Check out our Free MLB Picks and cash in.
Framber Valdez, 2-3, 4.28 ERA, will get the start for the Tigers. The White Sox will counter with Anthony Kay, 4-1, 3.96 ERA.
Chicago and Detroit split their last 10 meetings.
**This preview was written before Friday’s game was played.**
Tigers Trying To End Slump
The Tigers aren’t playing well at the moment and they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games. They have dropped to fourth in the AL Central standings, five games behind third-placed Minnesota, and will try to turn things around with a win over the White Sox.
Detroit averages 3.88 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. Their .235 batting average is 21st in the league. Their .317 on base percentage is 19th, while their .372 slugging percentage is 26th.
Riley Greene leads Detroit with a .305 batting average, while Dillon Dingler leads the team with 10 home runs and 32 RBI.
Detroit is giving up 4.32 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. Opponents have a .237 batting average against the Tigers, which is 12th in the league. Their 3.98 ERA is 15th, while their 1.28 WHIP is 16th.
In his last start, Valdez gave up two hits and one run in six innings, leading to a 5-3 loss to Baltimore. He is 5-3 with a 3.00 ERA in 10 games against the White Sox.
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White Sox Going For Second Consecutive Series Win
The White Sox bounced back from their series loss to the Giants with a series win over the Angels. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their second straight series win when they face the struggling Tigers.
Chicago averages 4.65 runs per game, which is eighth in the league. Their .236 batting average is 19th in the league. Their .325 on base percentage is eighth, while their .403 slugging percentage is sixth.
Chase Meidroth leads the White Sox with a .273 batting average, while Munetaka Murakami leads the team with 20 home runs, and 40 RBI.
Chicago is giving up 4.73 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. Opponents have a .239 batting average against the White Sox, which is 15th. In the league. Their 4.40 ERA is 23rd, while their 1.33 WHIP is 20th.
In his last start, Kay gave up five hits and one run in six innings, leading to a 3-1 win over the Twins.
Tigers vs. White Sox Picks
Money Line Pick for Tigers vs. White Sox
- Chicago White Sox ML (4 Units)
The White Sox have the edge here because they’ve been the better team in recent weeks, winning five of their last six home games, while the Tigers have lost five of their last six road games. They’re playing well offensively, scoring 24 runs in their last three home games. They’ve done well against left-handers, and they’re facing Valdez, who has been shaky on the mound this season. He gave up 17 runs in his last four starts, and with Detroit’s bullpen also struggling during their slump, expect them to have a hard time slowing down the White Sox.
Detroit will have a hard time keeping up offensively because they’ve been terrible against left-handers, and they’re facing Kay, who has been solid on the mound for the White Sox, giving up five runs in his last four starts. With Chicago’s bullpen also playing better, expect them to keep Detroit’s offense in check. Take Chicago on the money line.
Over/Under Pick for Tigers vs. White Sox
- Under (4 Units)
The Tigers average 3.88 runs per game. They’re batting .215 against left-handers, and they’re facing a starter who gave up four runs in his last three home starts. The White Sox average 4.65 runs per game. They’re batting .247 against left-handers, and they’re facing a starter who gave up five runs in his last three road starts. Don’t expect these teams to score enough runs to push the score over the total.
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