Free MLB Picks Today: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers 9/24/22

Free MLB Picks Today: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers 9/24/22
Sat 24th September 2022

Eloy Jimenez will be looking to extend his 17-game on-base streak as the Chicago White Sox (+110) host the Detroit Tigers (-130) at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday. The early total has been set at 8.5 runs (O: -110 | U: -110). The Tigers (58-92) took Friday’s series opener 5-3, their fifth head-to-head victory in 17 games this season. Starter Eduardo Rodriguez went six innings, giving up three runs on eight hits, to get the win, and Gregory Soto picked up his 27th save with a scoreless ninth. Jonathan Schoop was 1 for 4 with a solo home run in the win. AJ Pollock went 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs for the White Sox (76-75).

ON THE MOUND

Drew Hutchison (2-9, 4.59 ERA) is slated for the start for Detroit. The right-hander gets the White Sox in back-to-back starts. On Sunday, he allowed six runs over 4.2 innings, an 11-5 road defeat. He was charged with the loss, giving up seven hits while striking out four and walking two. Over three previous starts against the White Sox this season, Hutchison has allowed 10 earned runs over 16.2 innings (0-2, 5.40). He has struck out eight and walked five. For Chicago, left-hander Davis Martin (2-4, 3.78 ERA) is on the mound. He has made two appearances against the Tigers this season, including one start, giving up one run over 11.1 innings (1-0, 0.79) with eight strikeouts and one walk. In his last start on September 17, Martin took a no-decision on the road against the Tigers. He threw six innings and gave up one run on three hits, striking out five and walking one in the 4-3 win.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Detroit has averaged 5.0 runs a game, up from their season average of 3.3, while performing better across the board (.244/.287/.405). Against lefties like Martin this season, the Tigers have a .700 OPS. Javier Baez is the team’s best performer against left-handers with a .823 OPS in 126 at-bats. Chicago is averaging 5.0 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 4.3 for the season. The Sox have a .685 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .831 OPS over 459 at-bats, Jose Abreu has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Detroit is 28-47 away from home in 2022, scoring 3.3 runs per game while allowing 4.4 runs. Chicago has lost five in a row in front of their home fans. The Sox are 35-41 at home this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 5.1. Chicago is 6-4 in the last 10 games between the AL Central rivals at Guaranteed Rate Field with an average scoreline of 4.1-3.2.

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, eight 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 (-190)

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