White Sox vs Mariners Odds & Picks (Sep. 7)
Wednesday's game is the rubber match of a three-game set between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm ET. Michael Kopech will play the ball for the White Sells, while Luis Castillo will start for Seattle.
The Mariners are home favorites at Caesars Sportsbook. Chicago is a +162 underdog. The run total is 7.5 and the under is -125.
Chicago hasn't officially announced that Kopech will start here, but all signs point to it after a good bullpen session on Sunday. He's been out since August 22nd with knee soreness. The 26-year-old is 4-9 with a 3.58 ERA in 23 starts this season, striking out 98 in 110.2 innings.
Castillo is 2-1 with a 2.39 ERA in six games with Seattle. He's recorded 43 punchouts in 37.2 innings and held opponents to a .227 average. Castillo's last game was his sixth victory, tossing six scoreless innings against Cleveland.
The AL Central is extremely tight. Chicago is two games back of Cleveland for first place. Minnesota trails the Guardians by one game. Manager Tony La Russa is currently away from the team due to a medical issue.
The Seattle Mariners are second in the AL Wild Card behind the Rays. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games. The M's swept the Guardians on the road and also won three straight against the Tigers.
Castillo is just dealing every time he takes the mound. Take Seattle on the moneyline.
