Tuesday Best Bet: Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox

Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox
Date: Tuesday, May 30th, 8:10 ET
Location: Guaranteed Rate Field
TV: NSPCH
Money Line: Angels +123/White Sox -144 (MLB odds cost less at BetAnySports!)
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Chicago White Sox and the Angels on Tuesday, May 30th at Guaranteed Rate Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Angels vs. White Sox Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Los Angeles Angels: 29-26 SU / OU 27-27 / Runline 27-28
Chicago White Sox: 22-34 SU / OU 28-25 / Runline 28-28

Heading into today’s action, the Angels’ record of 29-26 has them sitting 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they are six games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 2-3 and have a road and home record of 14-13 and 15-13, respectively. Los Angeles’ overall series record sits at 8-8-1.

• The Angels have covered the runline in 49.1% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.2
• The Angels have been favored in 60.0% of their games and have runline records of 11-17 and 16-11 at home and on the road, respectively
• Through 55 games, the over has hit in half of the Angels’ games at 27-27.

Heading into their game vs. the Angels, the White Sox have a record of 22-34 and have dropped three straight games. In the AL Central, they are in 4th place and have an overall series record of 5-11-1. At home, they have gone 12-14 and 10-20 on the road.

• The White Sox have three straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of -0.9.
• The White Sox have been favored in 39.3% of their games and have runline records of 14-12 and 14-16 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 53% of the White Sox’s 56 games at 28-25.

Pitching Matchup

Tyler Anderson heads into the game with an overall record of 2-0 and an ERA of 4.81. In his five appearances on the road, he has an ERA of 4.95 and record of 1-0. At home, he has put together a mark of 1-0 and ERA of 5.80. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.56, accompanied by a batting average allowed of .283. Teams facing him have amassed a slugging percentage of .487.

The Angels picked up a win the last time Tyler Anderson took the mound, taking down the Red Sox by a score of 7-3. In six innings of work, he allowed five hits and one earned run while adding a W to his record.

Lucas Giolito has an overall record of 3-4, and will get the start for the White Sox. With 11 appearances, his ERA currently stands at 3.98, while his K/9 figure is 1.0. Additionally, he has a FIP of 4.20 and an OBP of .311.

Chicago lost the last time Giolito pitched, falling to the Tigers by a final score of 7-2. In the game, Giolito went 3 2/3 innings and allowed four earned runs on six hits.

Angels vs. White Sox Offense Outlook

The Angels have hit an impressive 71 home runs so far this season, placing them among the top home run-hitting teams in baseball (8th). These power numbers have led to an average of 4.8 runs per game and a collective batting average of .257. When playing on the road, their slugging percentage is .382 compared to .445 at home.

Los Angeles Angels Team Hitting Stats

Los Angeles Angels Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Through 57 games the White Sox are 19th in the league at 4.3 runs per game. In terms of home runs, Chicago is 19th having gone deep 58 times. Their batting average leading up to today’s game is .238, including .209 on the road and .247 at home.

Chicago White Sox Top Hitters vs. Lefties

Chicago White Sox Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

Lucas Giolito has been an absolute wizard at home this season with a 2.12 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP. Tyler Anderson is respectable, but will be up against it Tuesday night, as the Sox can put together a nasty all right-handed bat lineup vs. left-handed pitching. I’m betting the ChiSox at -140. Got a few minutes? Check out our article on how to handicap baseball games.