Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds 5/5/23 – Friday at Great American Ball Park, the Chicago White Sox will face off against the Cincinnati Reds. Chicago won its previous series against Minnesota and will begin right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn to open today’s contest. Cincinnati suffered its last series loss against San Diego. They will give right-handed Hunter Greene the game ball as part of the series opener. The Chicago White Sox will be winning this game as predicted by the MLB betting lines.
Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds
Date & Time: Friday, May 5, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
Location: Great American Ball Park Cincinnati, OH
TV: ATV+
Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds 5/5/23 Betting Odds
Whites Sox
Moneyline: -120
Spread: -1.5 (+133)
Total: 9 over (-110)
Reds
Moneyline: -105
Spread: +1.5 (-189)
Total: 9 under (-128)
Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds Analysis
The Chicago White Sox have amassed 57 two-baggers as a team and hit 30 baseballs out of the stadium this season. Chicago boasts a 0.377 slugging rate and have been called up 266 times while taking 81 walks. As an overall team, the Chicago White Sox are scoring an average of 4.1 runs per contest and are currently 22nd in baseball. They currently boast 124 RBI’s and 252 base knocks this season, and their average at the plate currently sits at 0.237. They have scored 127 runs to date with an on-base percentage of 0.299. The Chicago White Sox have earned 814 putouts this season, along with 217 assists and 15 errors. Fielding percentage of 0.986 places them 18th among MLB teams, and they have executed 18 double plays. The White Sox have managed to convert 66.0% of balls in play into outs in 2,442 innings played, placing them 29th among baseball clubs. Lynn has pitched 1,738 innings and amassed 1,757 strikeouts throughout his pro baseball career. His earned run average is 3.59 and his WHIP stands at 1.265. He has surrendered 1,591 hits and been issued 608 free passes. Lynn currently boasts an FIP of 3.64. In his time in the majors, he has faced 7,349 batters.
Cincinnati Reds boast an OBP of 0.322 with an average batting average of 0.244 on their campaign. They have already answered the door on 282 occasions and amassed 251 hits so far. Cincinnati Reds have notched 21 homers and 124 RBIs this season, boasting an overall team slugging percentage of 0.357 and scoring 4.23 runs per outing. At bat, these players have produced 43 two-baggers while reaching base on free bases 107 times and scoring 131 runs. Out of their 2,424 innings played, the Reds boast a defensive efficiency rate of 64.3%. The Cincinnati Reds have successfully completed 24 double plays and boast an outstanding fielding percentage of 0.987. The Reds have amassed 232 assists, 14 errors and 808 putouts this year. Greene has earned a 4.16 earned run average while allowing 7.8 hits per nine innings. Striking out at 3.46 strikes-to-walk ratio and facing 656 opposing batters has proven fruitful for him in his career so far. He has allowed 71 earned runs while earning a WHIP of 1.249 and having a FIP of 4.0. Greene has amassed 133 hits during his MLB career while striking out 204 batters over 153 innings of play.
Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games. The White Sox are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games. The White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Cincinnati. Chi White Sox are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati.
Cincinnati are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games against the Chi White Sox. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 9 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing at home against the Chi White Sox. Cincinnati are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds Free Pick
The Reds have taken another tumble after an unsuccessful series in San Diego, while the White Sox have seen success at home against the Minnesota Twins and appear to have their swagger back. MLB betting experts are betting on Lance Lynn as one of their starting pitchers and will be sharper on this game.
Free Pick: Chicago White Sox -120
