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Tampa Bay Rays Favored to Win Against Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field on Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox will be playing against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Wednesday with first pitch scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET. Chris Flexen will be starting for the White Sox with a record of 1-3 and a 4.85 ERA, while Aaron Civale will be starting for the Rays with a record of 2-2 and a 6.14 ERA. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite with the current line at -234.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +198 | Rays -234
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-110) | Rays -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 70%.

Chicago vs Tampa Bay Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox, despite being a bottom-five club in various offensive and pitching categories, have shown some recent success with wins against St. Louis and Tampa Bay. Bettors may want to be cautious when considering betting against the White Sox, especially with starting pitcher Flexen showing improvement in recent outings. Chicago ranks 30th in OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI, with a pitching staff sporting a 5.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP this season. Flexen, who will start in the upcoming game, has shown improved performance in his last few starts. Consider utilizing sportsbook promo codes to increase potential earnings.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

Tampa Bay Rays are currently on a four-game winning streak, including a recent series sweep over the New York Mets. Despite their recent success, they struggled against the White Sox in a previous series. Tampa Bay ranks moderately in offensive categories such as OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI. Their pitching staff has posted average numbers in ERA and WHIP. Civale will be pitching for the Rays in their upcoming game, coming off a tough stretch of games. The Rays have a power ranking of 20 and have had some difficulty against the Chicago White Sox in their past matchups. For more MLB insights and expert picks, visit our website.

Rays Expected to Rebound Against White Sox: Civale Poised for Strong Performance

I anticipate Civale to bounce back from his recent struggles and deliver a strong performance against a Chicago White Sox lineup that is considered one of the less potent in Major League Baseball. Despite giving up six runs to the White Sox earlier this season, I do not believe they will be able to repeat that level of success against Civale. The same goes for White Sox starter Flexen, who shut out the Tampa Bay Rays in his last outing. Tampa Bay, coming off a series sweep against the Mets, is the superior team and should have the advantage in this upcoming matchup at Tropicana Field. I am confident that the Rays will be able to cover the run line in tomorrow's game.

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