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*MLB(1u): White Sox/Astros OVER 8(+100)–3:07 PM CT
The White Sox and Astros both feature offenses that were among the best in the league all throughout the regular season; that stands true in both the batting average and power department. While each SP has good surface numbers, I believe each is vulnerable to some trouble today. Lance McCullers had a somewhat measly 1.22 WHIP this season due to the fact he walked 4.2 batters/9 innings. His 3.16 ERA has masked these issues, but come the postseason, a walk rate that high can have serious ramifications. Houston’s bullpen is certainly not its strength as a team, and if McCullers struggles with walks, they could be given the responsibilities of this game earlier than wanted. I like the White Sox to take advantage of some sloppiness on the mound and keep themselves in this game. White Sox SP Lance Lynn had a sub-3.00 ERA in the regular season, but I don’t see that translating into the postseason. Chicago played in the easiest division in baseball that didn’t feature must resistance from opposing offenses; this Astros lineup is a far cry from the other AL Central lineups. 5 of the projected starters for Houston today have a career OPS over 1.000 in their past matchups with Lynn, and the veteran righty has struggled a bit on the road(1.21 WHIP). The Astros offense really kicked it into gear to close out the season; even though the White Sox have an above average bullpen, I’ll still put my trust in the Houston bats. 8 is a fair total given it is the postseason, but each of these offenses have what it takes to send this Game 1 over the total.
