Chicago White Sox (59-56) vs Houston Astros (75-41)
Monday, August 15, 2022 at 8:10 pm
* NOTE: This is a play on the first five innings total
I think both teams can get on the board early in this game, especially the White Sox. I think Jose Urquidy is in trouble in this start as he is coming off a rough outing and has not pitched well on the road at all this season. The White Sox bats are starting to heat up a bit and I think they take advantage of a starter that owns poor expected and advanced numbers. Johhny Cueto gives up a lot of base hits and while that usually does not translate into homers or walks, he can still get himself into trouble. The Astros' bats are struggling vs. RHP, but I still look for Houston to score 2-3 runs in the first five innings of this game. I think the White Sox lead 4-2 after five innings so give me the over 4.5 in the first five.