Orioles vs White Sox Prediction - MLB Picks 4/16/23

Chicago White Sox (6-9) vs Baltimore Orioles (8-7)

Game Info: Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2:10 pm (Guaranteed Rate Field)

Dylan Cease (2-0) (1.65) vs Grayson Rodriguez (0-0) (6.75)

Betting Odds: Chicago White Sox -175 / Baltimore Orioles +140 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Chicago White Sox will host the Baltimore Orioles to close their three-game set this Sunday from Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago took game two in extras, 7-6.

Orioles Betting Preview

Baltimore moved to 8-7 after losing to Chicago. The Orioles let game two skip away late, and they’ll look to avenge that defeat before facing Washington in a battle in the DMV this week. The Baltimore offense is scoring 5.33 runs per game, while batting .253, with a .343 on-base percentage. The pitching staff carries a 5.31 ERA, with a 1.36 WHIP. Adley Rutschman has produced a RBI in six of the last seven games. Ryan Mountcastle has recorded a hit in five of his last seven games, and he leads the O’s with 19 RBI.

Grayson Rodriguez (0-1, 3.27 ERA, 8 Ks) will get the ball for Baltimore. The rookie pitcher did well in his first MLB start, but he had a tough time with Oakland at home last week, giving up five runs in just 4 ⅓ innings pitched. Rodriguez did manage to strike out six batters, so he is worth monitoring prop wise in the coming weeks.

White Sox Betting Preview

Chicago comes in at 6-9 after defeating Baltimore. The White Sox struck back after dropping game one, and they'll now look to win their first series of the season Sunday. The Chicago offense is 4.72 scoring runs per game, while batting .259, with a .313 on-base percentage. The pitching staff carries a 5.80 ERA, with a 1.59 WHIP. The White Sox have received production from all throughout the lineup. Luis Robert Jr. leads CWS in batting average (.290) and RBI (11), despite failing to record a hit in the series. Andrew Vaughn came through with his third extra base hit in five games, and he’s second on the team in hitting at .275.

Dylan Cease (2-0, 1.65 ERA, 24 Ks) will take the mound for Chicago. The ace of staff has picked up right where he left off, pitching at a high rate through his first three starts. Cease struck out six in five innings pitched and earned the decision versus Minnesota last week, and he struck out eight in five innings in his home debut against San Francisco in the start prior.

Baltimore vs Chicago Trends

Baltimore is 8-7 against the spread this season, with a 10-4-1 over/under record. Chicago is 7-8 ATS this year, with a 9-4-2 O/U record.

Corey's Free Pick

As upset-happy as Baltimore has grown to be, good things happen when Dylan Cease takes the bump for Chicago. After snapping a three-game skid, I believe the White Sox will capitalize with their ace in play, and supply the run support needed to close this series with a victory. Roll with the White Sox here Sunday.