White Sox @ Rangers
Tyler Alexander''s 2.89 FIP is the better line but Chicago is the better team (plus 42 to minus 28) with the better bullpen; the caveat is Texas hits left-handers at .758 and Anthony Kay is exactly that, plus his 18 hit batsmen invite traffic.
📊 The numbers
Park & weather: Globe Life Field, a fair park with a retractable roof, closed and air-conditioned in Texas summer heat.
| Stat | White Sox | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Anthony Kay (LHP) | Tyler Alexander (LHP) |
| SP ERA | 4.24 | 2.79 |
| SP WHIP | 1.37 | 1.31 |
| SP K/9 | 7.33 | 8.14 |
| SP FIP | 5.13 | 2.89 |
| Bullpen ERA (season) | 3.92 | 4.26 |
| Form (last 10) | 6-4 | 5-5 |
| Run differential | +42 | -28 |
| Offense vs starter's hand (OPS) | .717 vs LHP | .758 vs LHP |
Our read: Tyler Alexander''s 2.89 FIP is the better line but Chicago is the better team (plus 42 to minus 28) with the better bullpen; the caveat is Texas hits left-handers at .758 and Anthony Kay is exactly that, plus his 18 hit batsmen invite traffic.
Top 3 picks
- 1White Sox ML-106*Low
Better team, better bullpen, at a pick'em price.
- 2Over 8.5-120*Low
Kay's 5.13 FIP and 18 hit batsmen invite traffic, though Alexander has been excellent.
- 3Pass the run lineLow
Neither side deserves -1.5 here.
*Odds subject to change — confirm current odds at your sportsbook before betting.