Chicago White Sox at Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
23 August 2021
Chicago comes into this game with an overall record of 72-53, and they have built up a massive lead in the AL Central Division. The White Sox did just lose two out of three games in Tampa Bay, and they are looking to get back on track.
Toronto has lost four of its last five games, and that has dropped the overall record to just 64-58 on the year. The Blue Jays are still in the AL Wild Card race, but they will have to turn it on to close out the regular season.
The Chicago White Sox are the betting favorites at -114 in this matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Sox Finally Healthy
The fact that the Chicago White Sox have such a great record is impressive based on the number of injuries this team has had to endure. Chicago is now nearly back to full strength, and they won't be fun to deal with.
Tim Anderson leads the team with a .303 batting average, and Jose Abreu has a team-high 25 home runs and 92 RBIs. Anderson and Abreu are the two stars, but they have plenty of support.
Lance Lynn starts on Monday night, and he is the ace of this staff. Lynn has gone 10-3 with a 2.26 ERA this season.
Blue Jays Need Some Pitching
Toronto has a loaded offensive lineup, and that has kept them in the playoff race this season. The Blue Jays actually have some decent pitching numbers on paper, but that is the group that is holding this team back.
Alek Manoah is set to start on Monday night, and he is 5-2 with a 3.34 earned run average this season. Manoah was roughed up in his most recent start, and he is facing another potent lineup in this one.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the Blue Jays with 36 home runs and 89 RBIs, and he continues to be one of the best hitters in baseball. The White Sox will have to deal with the young phenom, but he could use some help from his teammates as well.
White Sox Whip the Blue Jays
Toronto has the ability to score right along with the Chicago White Sox, but not against the Lance Lynn on Monday night. Lynn has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, and he is going to quiet the bats of the Blue Jays.
Chicago had a rough weekend in Tampa Bay, but they are not facing a great pitching staff in this series. Look for the White Sox to set the tone early on Monday night as they take control with their offense.
Bet the Chicago White Sox -2.5 over the Toronto Blue Jays as the visitors break out the bats in the series opener.
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