Astros vs White Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 11:12PM | Published: Aug 16, 2024, 6:34PM
The Houston Astros will face the Chicago White Sox in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, commencing at 9:10am AEST.
Hunter Brown (10-7, 3.96 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, pitting him against Chris Flexen (2-11, 5.34 ERA) for the White Sox.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Astros vs White Sox game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Houston vs White Sox MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 75% chance of defeating the White Sox at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs White Sox: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.26, White Sox $4.00
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($1.65), White Sox +1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Astros at $1.26 and the White Sox at $4.00.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the White Sox, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog White Sox (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Astros (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Astros vs White Sox: Best Bets
- Head to Head: White Sox at $4.00 with TAB (0.8% edge)
- Line: White Sox +1.5 at $2.29 with TAB (2.0% edge)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (53% probability)
These Astros vs White Sox betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
And while the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the White Sox to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Even though the Astros are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of White Sox +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Astros vs White Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs White Sox game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs White Sox game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Astros vs White Sox: Essential Details
The match-up between the Astros and White Sox at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 9:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Sunday 18 August 2024
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
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Conclusion
Our Houston vs White Sox predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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