On July 25, 2024, the Texas Rangers will host the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field in an exciting MLB showdown, set to start at 2:35 PM under clear skies. Jonathan Cannon, with a 4.579 ERA, will take the mound for the White Sox, while the Rangers will counter with veteran hurler Max Scherzer, who sports a 3.989 ERA.
The White Sox, struggling at the bottom of the AL Central Division with a record of 27-77, show a mere 0.26 winning percentage. Their performance includes a dismal divisional record of 8-28, positioning them 5th within the division. They have failed to clinch a victory in their last 10 outings, marked by a ten-game losing streak. The team’s home and away records are 17-34 and 10-43, respectively, with a slightly better performance in day games (11 wins) compared to night games (16 wins).
Conversely, the Rangers sit 10th in the AL West Division with a record of 50-52 and a 0.49 winning percentage. They have managed a 13-16 divisional record, putting them 3rd in the division standings. With a current winning streak of four games and six victories in their last ten matches, the Rangers hold a stronger record of 28-23 at home versus 22-29 on the road. They also exhibit a better tally during night games with 29 wins, compared to 21 wins in day encounters. The Rangers have scored 439 runs this season and conceded 431.
With regards to the betting odds for this matchup, the point spread is set at -1.5, indicative of a predicted advantage for Texas. The over/under for total runs scored is pegged at 8.0. For those looking at moneyline betting, the White Sox are underdogs with odds standing at +217, while the favored Rangers are at -263. These odds suggest the Rangers are more likely to emerge victorious, possibly extending their win streak further.