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Chicago White Sox to Face Tampa Bay Rays in Three-Game Series with Rays Favored to Win

The struggling Chicago White Sox face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series starting on Monday. Both teams have had disappointing starts to the season, with the White Sox possessing a poor record and the Rays sitting in last place in the AL East. The pitching matchup for Monday's game will feature Michael Soroka for the White Sox and Tyler Alexander for the Rays. The game is set to begin at 6:50 PM EST, with Tampa Bay favored to win. Mike Clevinger will also be starting for the White Sox, while no information is provided for the Rays pitcher. The betting line currently stands at -180 in favor of Tampa Bay.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +150 | Rays -180
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-150) | Rays -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 64%.

Chicago vs Tampa Bay Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are struggling as they head into Tampa, ranking as one of the worst teams in baseball with only single-digit victories so far this season. Despite being swept by the Twins and starting their series in St. Louis with a loss, the ChiSox were able to break their skid with a 6-5 win in 10 innings on Saturday and a 5-1 win on Sunday, led by strong pitching from Garrett Crochet. Newcomer Michael Soroka, who is 0-3 this season with an ERA of 6.48, will start in the series opener against the Cardinals. Injuries to key players like Nicky Lopez, Corey Knebel, and Danny Mendick have also impacted the team. With a power ranking of 30, the White Sox are ranked low in offense and defense and have a record of 8-26 this season. For more insights on the MLB season, you can check out our Free MLB Picks.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently in last place in the AL East, but have significantly more wins than the White Sox at this point in the season. Their recent series win over the Mets came after struggling with consistency, losing two of three to the Brewers earlier in the week. In a dramatic finale against the Mets, the Rays rallied back to tie the game in the 9th inning and ultimately won in the 10th inning with a walk-off triple.

The Rays will have Tyler Alexander as their starting pitcher for the upcoming series, who has a record of 1-1 this season with 31 hits allowed in 28.2 innings pitched. Last season, Alexander had a record of 2-4 with an ERA of 4.50 in 25 appearances.

Despite their position in the standings, the Rays have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked 21st in offense and 26th in defense. The White Sox went 0-3 in their recent matchups against the Rays. Key players Evan Reifert, Mason Auer, and Pete Fairbanks are currently out due to injuries.

Tampa Bay Rays Show Strong Performance at Plate, Favored in Upcoming Game Against Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays have demonstrated superior performance at the plate compared to the Chicago White Sox, boasting a season batting average of over .250 while the White Sox are just above .200. Alexander has shown greater efficiency in the past two seasons, posting an ERA of 4.50 in 2023 and slightly over five this season. On the other hand, Soroka has struggled with an ERA near 6.50 in both seasons, with minimal strikeouts recorded in his recent games. The Rays have won three out of five games leading up to their upcoming series finale with the Mets, seeking redemption after being swept by the White Sox earlier in the season. Considering these factors, it is recommended to place a wager on the Rays with the money line for the upcoming game.

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