Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox 8/24/2024

Detroit Tigers (62-65) vs. Chicago White Sox (31-97)

On August 24th, 2024, an interesting game will take place between the Tigers and White Sox. As they prepare for their clash at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Tigers wish to enhance their nearly .500 win ratio, while the White Sox have a terrible record of 31-97 this season and are languishing in the cellar. This match that is supposed to be aired on ESPN+ becomes enticing for gamblers due to its story lines and it is one of the games best sportsbooks experts must look in search of good odds.

The Tigers have had a fair season thus far, as their team batting average stands at .232 with 527 runs scored. While they had some power with 987 hits and 129 home runs, they were not able to get on base consistently, as indicated by their OBP of .294. The team’s pitching staff has a decent ERA of 3.81 and WHIP of 1.19, which shows that the team is defensively strong. This year, the Tigers have been an extremely good road team, especially against the spread that suggests an edge in upcoming away matchups despite their middle-of-the-pack standing.

On the contrary, the White Sox have had a difficult season with an offensive lineup that has struggled to make a dent in the scoreboard, as evidenced by the team’s .219 batting average and just 398 runs scored over the whole season. As for their pitching, it has recorded an ERA of 4.8 and WHIP of 1.43, which is very high, contributing to its poor performance. Their pitchers’ lack of control saw them issue 504 walks in all, putting their team in many tough spots as losses piled up and making their mission harder than ever before.

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox Game Info

When:	Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET
Where:	Guaranteed Rate Field
TV:	ESPN+
Stream:	MLB.TV

Tarik Skubal (14-4, 2.49 ERA) vs. Ky Bush (0-2, 3.68 ERA)

The Tigers can boast of having had a strong cornerstone in Tarik Skubal this season. In 155.1 innings pitched, he enjoys an excellent record of 14-4, 2.49 ERA and .093 WHIP. He has the league’s ability to avoid walks and home runs, leading to impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio and low home-run rate that make him one of the most dependable starters in the game. His game-control abilities and being able not to allow hits are key factors against the White Sox line-up which is struggling.

To the contrary, Ky Bush is still finding his legs in the big leagues with a 0-2 record and an ERA of 3.68 in only 14.2 innings so far this season. His elevated WHIP of 1.84, resulting from more walks than strikeouts, suggests possible weakness. Tigers’ batters might take advantage of Bush’s scanty familiarity with the game besides his inability to control it thereby setting up a demanding night for him as a young pitcher.

MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD

Although the betting odds and spreads are not available at this time, it would appear that the Tigers could be favored in this game. Gamblers have to watch for updated lines and also consider how well both pitchers have performed so far.

Detroit Tigers Betting Trends

The Tigers have been pretty consistent against the spread, particularly in road games where they have a winning record. But their overall performance over the past five games has been about average. Betting patterns have shown a split decision on over/under totals, with slightly more leaning towards the UNDER in recent contests that correspond with their good pitching stats.

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends

Overall, the White Sox have not fared well in their games or against the spread. Especially troubling for supporters of the team is their home record versus the spread. In addition, recent trends are pointing towards UNDER partly because of their inability to score many runs and also because of the high ERA rates registered by their pitchers.