Free MLB Picks Today: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers 9/23/22

Free MLB Picks Today: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers 9/23/22
Fri 23rd September 2022

The Detroit Tigers (-140) take their least productive lineup in MLB on the road to face the Chicago White Sox (+120) at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday for the first of a three-game series. The early total was set at 7.5. The Tigers (57-92) are in the midst of a six-game road trip. They won two out of three in their last series against the Orioles, dropping the finale 8-1 on Wednesday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Kerry Carpenter was 2 for 3 with a solo home run. The White Sox (76-74) are in the midst of a six-game homestand. They are coming off a three-game sweep at the hands of the Guardians, dropping the finale 4-2 on Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Gavin Sheets went 1 for 3 with a solo home run.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The White Sox have won 12 of 16 in the season series between the AL Central rivals, including an 11-5 victory in their most recent meeting on Sunday at Comerica Park. Reliever Tanner Banks was credited with the win after throwing three innings.

ON THE MOUND

Eduardo Rodriguez (3-5, 4.35 ERA) is in line to start for Detroit. The LHP faces the White Sox for the second straight start. He allowed two runs over 6.1 innings on Saturday, a 4-3 road defeat. He gave up two hits while striking out seven and walking two in the no-decision. Over two previous starts against the White Sox this season, Rodriguez has allowed five earned runs over 10.1 innings (0-0, 4.35). He has struck out nine and walked four. For Chicago, right-hander Lucas Giolito (10-9, 5.07 ERA) is on the mound. He has made four appearances against the Tigers this season, all starts, giving up 10 runs over 22.1 innings (1-1, 4.03) with 26 strikeouts and eight walks. In his last start on September 16, Giolito took a no-decision on the road against the Tigers. He threw 4.2 innings and gave up one run on four hits, striking out five and walking three in the 3-2 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

The Detroit offense is averaging 3.3 runs per game for the season, lowest in the league, with a slash line of .229/.284/.342. Javier Baez leads the team in OPS at .671. The shortstop is slashing .240/.281/.390 with 14 home runs, 58 RBIs, and 57 runs over 133 games. Over the last five games, however, Detroit has averaged 4.6 runs a game partially due to improved slugging (.363). Against righties like Giolito this season, the Tigers have a .599 OPS, lowest in MLB. Baez also is the team’s best performer against right-handers with a .619 OPS in 383 at-bats. Chicago is slashing .260/.315/.392 for the season and averaging 4.4 runs per game. Jose Abreu leads the team with ann .831 OPS. The first baseman has 15 home runs, 72 RBIs, and 84 runs scored with a slash line of .308/.381/.450. The Sox have a .788 OPS against left-handers in 2022, second highest in the league. With a .944 OPS over 112 at-bats, AJ Pollock has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Detroit is 27-47 in away games in 2022, scoring 3.3 runs per game while allowing 4.4 runs. Chicago has lost four in a row at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Sox are 35-40 at home this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 5.1. In the last 10 meetings at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago is 7-3 with an average scoreline of 4.6-2.8.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Tigers are fifth in the AL Central, 25 games behind the division-leading Guardians. The White Sox are second in the AL Central, seven games behind the Guardians. They are fifth in the Wild Card race, six games out of a postseason position.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

Chicago White Sox (-185)

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