Guardians vs. White Sox: July 24 AL Central Showdown Betting Guide and Preview
The Cleveland Guardians (48-45) face the Chicago White Sox (47-48) in the finale of their four-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field, with first pitch at 2:10 pm ET. The Guardians have taken the first two games of the series and look to secure another win.
Game Odds:
- White Sox: -134
- Guardians: +116
- Run line: Cleveland +1.5 (-192)
- Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- Guardians: Shane Bieber (4-5, 3.24 ERA, 106 K)
- White Sox: Dylan Cease (9-4, 2.15 ERA, 150 K)
Recent Performance:
- Guardians have won 7 of their last 10 games
- White Sox struggling with consistency under Tony La Russa
- Cleveland sits 2 games behind Minnesota in AL Central
- Chicago trails division leader by 4 games
Key Players to Watch:
- Jose Ramirez (CLE): .287 BA, 19 HR, 78 RBI
- Franmil Reyes (CLE): .333 career BA vs Cease
- Jose Abreu (CWS): .278 BA, 3 HR vs Bieber
- Tim Anderson (CWS): .265 BA vs Bieber
Analysis: Expect a low-scoring pitcher's duel between two dominant starters. The Guardians' recent momentum (5-1 in last 6 games) and strong record against Chicago (8-4 in last 12) give them an edge despite being underdogs. Bieber's complete game victory in his last start against the White Sox adds confidence to Cleveland's chances.
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