Orioles vs White Sox Prediction - MLB PIcks 4/15/23

Chicago White Sox (5-8) vs Baltimore Orioles (7-6)

Game Info: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 2:10 pm (Guaranteed Rate Field)

Michael Kopech (0-2) (6.75) vs Kyle Gibson (3-0) (3.44)

Betting Odds: Chicago White Sox +100 / Baltimore Orioles -120 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at Guaranteed Rate Field. In Game 1 it was the Orioles that were able to secure the 6-3 victory.

Orioles Betting Preview

The Orioles sit with an 8-6 record and after some struggles to start the season, they have played well. Four runs in the 7th inning were the difference on Friday as they secured the win. The Orioles offense is averaging 5.71 runs per game which is 4th best in baseball. On the mound for the Orioles will be Kyle GIbson who sits with a 3-0 record and an ERA of 3.77. In his last start against Oakland he went 6.1 innings giving up five hits and one run. Ryan Mountcastle has hit six home runs and driven in 19 RBIs.

White Sox Betting Preview

The White Sox come into this game with a 5-9 record overall and it has been a very disappointing start to the season and injuries have beeh high. Tim Anderson is dealing with a knee injury and Yoan Moncada are both out for at least the next couple of weeks. On the mound for the White Sox will be Michael Kopech who sits with a 0-2 record and an ERA of 6.75. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates he went six innings giving up two hits and one run. In this game Kopech is going to need to have a strong start.

Orioles vs White Sox Trends

Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. White Sox are 0-6 in Kopechs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.

Shane’s Free Pick

Runs are going to be hard to come by here. Gibson has been strong so far this season sitting with an ERA of 3.77. Kopech is coming off a strong start, and he’s going to slowdown the Orioles in this game. Look for a 3-2 or 4-2 type of game and this game is going to stay under the total.