Hot-hitting Yordan Alvarez will be looking to extend his 10-game hitting streak as the Houston Astros (+125) face off against the Chicago White Sox (-145) at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday with the three-game series in the balance.
The early total was set at 8 (O: -105 | U: -115).The White Sox (14-27) leveled the series 1-1 after winning 3-1 on Saturday, their third head-to-head victory in six games this season.
Joe Kelly threw 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to get the win, and Kendall Graveman picked up his second save with a scoreless ninth.
Yoan Moncada went 3 for 4 with two doubles and one run in the win. Luis Robert Jr. added a home run, two runs, and two RBIs. Mauricio Dubon was 1 for 4 with one RBI for the Astros (20-19).
ON THE MOUND
Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.23 ERA) is in line for the start for Houston. The right-hander allowed four runs over 4.1 innings in his last start, a 6-4 road defeat against the Angels on Monday. He yielded nine hits while striking out three and walking one in the no-decision.
For Chicago, righty Lucas Giolito (2-2, 3.59 ERA) gets the start. He has made one prior start against the Astros this season, giving up three runs (2 ER) over five innings in a 6-4 road defeat on April 1. He gave up five hits and walked one, while striking out six in the no-decision.
In his last start on Tuesday, Giolito got the win on the road against the Royals. He threw six innings and gave up two runs on five hits, striking out nine and walking two in the 4-2 triumph.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Houston has averaged 3.6 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 4.3. Against righties like Giolito this season, the ‘Stros have a .652 OPS, fourth lowest in MLB. Alvarez is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .930 OPS in 79 at-bats.
Chicago is averaging only 2.4 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.2 for the season, with their slash line falling across the board (.221/.262/.350). The Sox have a .670 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .808 OPS over 92 at-bats, Yasmani Grandal has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Houston is 12-8 in away games in 2023, scoring 4.4 runs per game while allowing 3.4 runs. Chicago has gone 7-11 at home this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game while surrendering 6.7.
In the last 10 games between the teams at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago is 6-4 despite an average scoreline favoring Houston (5.2-4.6).
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Astros are third in the AL West, four games behind the division-leading Rangers. The White Sox are fourth in the AL Central, eight games behind the Twins.
SportsTips’ MLB Pick:
Houston Astros (-135)
Want up to a $1K risk free bet for this pick?
Claim with 
today!
If you need more news, information and predictions, head over to our MLB hub page for all your baseball needs!
*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of BetMGM.
