Chicago White Sox vs LA Angels Prediction MLB Picks 9/18/24

The Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels square off Wednesday in MLB action from Angel Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Chicago White Sox did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. Jack Kochanowicz will get the start for the Angels here and is 2-5 with a 5.08 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season. This will be Kochanowicz’s first career start against the White Sox.

Chicago White Sox Recap

The Chicago White Sox come into this one looking to bounce back after a 5-0 loss at the hands of the Angels in Tuesday’s matchup. The loss snapped the White Sox’s win streak at three in a row and put them at risk of failing to build on their series win over the A’s from this past weekend.

White Sox Struggling To Avoid History

Going into Tuesday, Gavin Sheets has a .242 batting average and a .312 OBP along with 24 doubles and 45 RBIs while Andrew Vaughn has 17 homers and 64 RBIs and Andrew Benintendi has 17 home runs and 55 RBIs with Vaughn logging 29 doubles as well as a team-high 128 hits.

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The Angels have lost nine of their last 10 games following a win.
• The road team has won four of the Angels’ last five games.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games following a win.
• The road team has covered the run line in four of the Angels’ last five games.

Los Angeles Angels Recap

The Los Angeles Angels will try to win the series after evening the set up at one win apiece thanks to their win over the White Sox on Tuesday. The win was necessary to snap the Angels losing streak and help to try to bounce back from series losses to the Astros, Twins, and Rangers.

Angels Looking To Finish Season Strong

Going into Tuesday, Taylor Ward has 131 hits along with 26 doubles, 24 home runs, and 68 RBIs while Zach Neto has 31 doubles, 21 home runs, a team-high 71 RBIs, 126 strikeouts, and 29 stolen bases. Luis Rengifo also has 85 hits and 24 stolen bases while Jo Adell has 20 home runs, 62 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases as well. Logan O’Hoppe has 106 hits and Neto has 127 hits as well with O’Hoppe adding 19 homers and 55 RBIs.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The White Sox have lost each of their last nine Wednesday games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have won each of their last six-day games against the White Sox following a home win.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last six-day games against the White Sox at Angel Stadium of Anaheim following a win.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10-day games against American League opponents following a loss.

White Sox vs. Angels Prediction

I’m on the Angels here. I still kind of like what I’ve seen from Kochanowicz, and I don’t think that the White Sox will be able to take advantage of any shortcomings he may have in this start. It would be nice to know who Chicago is starting here, but even still, the offense for the White Sox has been poor more often than not this season and I think Chicago is in some trouble. Give me the Angels in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: LA Angels -152