Baltimore Orioles vs Chicago White Sox Prediction 8-30-23 MLB Picks

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30 August 2023

The Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles meet Wednesday in MLB action from Oriole Park. This matchup marks the final installment in a three-game series. The Orioles took a dominant shutout win in the opener, then in game two Baltimore kept it up and bagged another big victory. Check back all season long for free MLB picks at Sports Chat Place.

Chicago White Sox

The White Sox had a rough time at the plate Monday on just two team hits—both from Luis Robert. The result was a rough loss 9-0. On Tuesday in the game two matchup, Chicago had 10 team hits but couldn’t do much on the scoreboard until late in a 9-3 loss. Robert, Yoan Moncada and Andrew Vaughn each notched two hits.

For the starter job in game three the White Sox are sending out Dylan Cease. Over his 27 starts this year Cease is 5-7 with a 4.81 ERA and 169 Ks in 142.1 innings. Cease is 1-4 with a 6.75 ERA in his last seven starts.

Chicago White Sox Team Facts

The White Sox have lost each of their last eight road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against AL East opponents following a road loss.
The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last nine road day games.
The White Sox have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the White Sox's last 14 games as underdogs against AL East opponents.

Baltimore Orioles

Over on the Orioles’ side, they scored five runs in the eighth inning Monday to cap off their big victory. Anthony Santander led the way with two hits, two runs, a homer and three RBI. In game two Baltimore got two hits and four RBI from Santander. Ryan McKenna added two runs and two RBI as well. The O’s had 14 hits as a team.

It’ll be Kyle Gibson in the starting role for the Orioles on Wednesday. So far in his 27 starts Gibson is 13-7 with a 4.89 ERA and 135 Ks in 158.1 innings. Gibson is 4-1 with a 5.19 ERA over his last seven starts combined.

Baltimore Orioles Team Facts

The Orioles have won each of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
The Orioles have covered the run line in each of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
The Orioles have led after 7 innings in each of their last four games against American League opponents.
The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Orioles' last four games.
The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as home favorites against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Baltimore Orioles ranks 5th in the league for doubles this season (248).
The Baltimore Orioles ranks T6th in the league for RBI's this season (638).
The Chicago White Sox ranks 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.295).
The Chicago White Sox ranks 30th in the league for walks this season (319).

ANDREW’S FREE PICK

I’m going to stay with the Orioles here, but I’m probably not touching it. Gibson has been choppy in August so far, but he hasn’t been too bad over his last pair. In those two Gibson is 2-0 with seven earned in 13.0 innings. As for Cease, he’s struggling lately with 12 earned runs over his last 9.0 innings. This one could get wild if neither starter is on. During Tuesday’s matchup, Baltimore really didn’t get going until the seventh inning but once they did the victory came quickly. That makes five or more runs in six of the last seven games—and those six were all wins for the Orioles. I think they’ll get another good offensive effort in game three, which could do the trick.