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Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox
The Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The Astros will give the ball to starter Luis Garcia in this one. Right hander Garcia is 9-8 this season with a 3.95 ERA.
It'll be Lucas Giolito toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Right hander Giolito is 9-6 with a 4.92 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -141-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total opened at 9.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Astros on August 17. Bettors who backed the Astros at -154 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Houston won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the White Sox on August 17. Bettors who backed the Astros at -154 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 76-43 SU
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 61-57 SU
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Atlanta Friday, August 19
Chicago at Cleveland Friday, August 19