Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/24

MLB game preview

The Houston Astros will play against the Chicago White Sox in an MLB regular season game. The Astros come into this game with a record of 50-54 and are ranked third in the AL West. They have won their last three games but are 4-6 in their last ten games.

The White Sox hold a 54-47 record and are first in the AL Central. They have been strong lately, going 7-3 in their last ten games. The game will take place at Rate Field in Chicago, IL, on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 7:40 PM. The weather is expected to be warm with overcast clouds.

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros come into this game with a strong recent record. They have won their last three games against the Miami Marlins. Their offense showed strength, hitting multiple home runs in each of those games.

Yordan Alvarez has been a key player for the Astros. He leads the team in home runs with 34 and has a batting average of .328. His performance has been consistent, making him a crucial part of the lineup.

On the pitching side, Spencer Arrighetti is set to start. He has a record of 7-5 with a 4.34 ERA this season. The Astros will look to him to keep the opposing hitters in check and continue their winning streak.

Astros vs White Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Venue: Rate Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Astros Moneyline +115, White Sox Moneyline -135

Chicago White Sox Team Preview

The Chicago White Sox have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a 4-2 victory against the Texas Rangers on July 22nd. Anthony Kay pitched well, covering five innings and allowing only two earned runs.

Hitting stats for the White Sox are decent. They rank 9th in slugging percentage and 8th in home runs for the season. However, their batting average sits at .240, placing them 15th overall.

Davis Martin is set to pitch next for the White Sox. He holds a 9-5 record with a 3.31 ERA this season. Martin’s performance will be key against the Houston Astros.

BTB Betting Pick

The White Sox are favored on the moneyline at -135, while the Astros are at +115. The White Sox have a better pitching ERA, ranked 11th compared to the Astros’ 26th. This gives the White Sox an edge. The projected score is White Sox 5, Astros 4. Based on these details, the pick is for the White Sox to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Astros have a strong slugging percentage, ranked 7th, and the White Sox are not far behind at 9th. Both teams have shown they can hit home runs. With the projected score being 5-4, the recommendation is to take the over on 8.5 runs.