Mariners vs White Sox Prediction - MLB Picks 8/23/23

Chicago White Sox (49-76) vs Seattle Mariners (70-55)

Game Info: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:10 pm (Guaranteed Rate Field)

Michael Kopech (5-11) (5.12) vs George Kirby (10-8) (3.23)

Betting Odds: Chicago White Sox +143 / Seattle Mariners -169 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Guaranteed Rate Field. On Tuesday it was the Mariners that were able to secure the 6-3 victory. 

Kirby Looks to Bounce Back

George Kirby gets the start for Mariners and he’s looking to bounce back after he struggled in his last start. Against the Royals he went six innings giving up eight hits and four runs. Two starts ago against the Orioles he went nine innings giving up three hits and zero runs. The Mariners need Kirby to be better here. Kirby sits with a 10-8 record and an ERA of 3.23. The Mariners are averaging 4.74 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.06 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th while the pitching is ranked 5th. 

Mariners Betting Trends

  • The Mariners have won each of their last 12 games following a road win.
  • The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last six road games.
  • The Mariners have led after 7 innings in each of their last five games.
  • The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Mariners' last four road games.
  • The Mariners have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against American League opponents.

Kopech has Been Awful

On the mound for the White Sox will be Michael Kopech and he has been awful in his last start. In his last start against the Rockies he went four innings giving up nine hits and six runs. On the season he sits with a 5-11 record and an ERA of 5.12. The White Sox are averaging 4.13 runs while their pitching is igving up 5.09 runs per game. The offense is ranked 25th while the pitching is ranked 26th. Luis robert has hit 3 home runs and driven in 67 RBIs so so far this season. 

White Sox Betting Trends

  • The White Sox have lost each of their last five games at Guaranteed Rate Field.
  • The White Sox have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against the Mariners following a loss.
  • The White Sox have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five day games.
  • The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the White Sox's last nine home games against AL West opponents.
  • The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five day games.

Mariners vs White Sox Facts

  • The Chicago White Sox ranks 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (509).
  • The Chicago White Sox ranks 4th in the league for strikeouts this season (1173).
  • The Seattle Mariners ranks 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1249).
  • The Seattle Mariners ranks 2nd in the league for ERA this season (3.69).

Shane’s Free Pick

Kirby is going to bounce back here, and that is going to be the difference as the Mariners are going to get the job done. Kopech gave up six runs in his last start and the Mariners are going to have no issue running up the score. Look for the Mariners to score at least seven or eight runs, and that will be enough to get the job done. Back the Mariners on the run line. 

Shane’s Pick Mariners ML

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