White Sox vs Guardians

Gavin Williams is likely to return to the hill for the Guardians as they host the reeling Chicago White Sox, who limp into Cleveland on a seven-game losing streak. The Pale Hose haven’t found their rhythm in 2025, and missing Andrew Benintendi and Josh Rojas from the lineup has certainly sapped their already limited offensive power. On the other side, Brayan Rocchio has brought a burst of energy to Stephen Vogt's infield and lineup, as the Guards look to ride their modest win streak into momentum. José Ramírez, who owns a career .301 average with 10 HRs against Chicago pitching, remains a thorn in the side of the Sox while Jonathan Cannon is the likely starter for the South Side crew. With the Guardians’ bullpen locked in and the energy of a home crowd behind them, they look well-positioned to dispatch a Sox team still searching for answers. While the -235 odds offer limited value with only a B grade, the bet remains sound given the current trends and team health. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Coming off a brutal seven-game losing streak, the South Siders limp into Progressive Field with little offensive firepower and a lineup still reeling from the absence of many of their better hitting players. Meanwhile, the first-place pace the Guardians set in 2022 might feel like a distant memory, but their recent win and home-field edge behind the resurgent arm of Gavin Williams provide cautious optimism. WIlliams got hit around in his only career start against the White Sox last season, but has been pitching fairly well so far this season, and with Tim Anderson now long gone from Chicago’s lineup, few active White Sox hitters pose a serious historical threat to Cleveland’s rotation. On the bump for the ChiSox is Jonathan Cannon, who, despite inconsistent results, has kept early-season slugging at bay and faces a Guards’ offense still searching for run production consistency—ranked bottom-third in the AL in OPS. With both teams struggling to string together multi-run innings and a modest 7.5 total, the smart money leans toward the under. Given the chilly April weather and banged-up lineups, expect a pitching duel with little pop. Pick confidence is moderate, hence the B grade, but there's decent bang for your buck if the bats stay cold. Odds and availability are subject to change.

With the Pale Hose drowning in a brutal seven-game losing streak and minimal signs of life in their battered lineup, betting against them feels less like gambling and more like common sense heading into this Thursday afternoon matinee. The Guardians, now winners of their last two contests, are finding timely production from José Ramírez and Steven Kwan, who has one of the hottest bats on the Guardians right now. Conversely, the White Sox are limping into Cleveland with Luis Robert Jr. continuing to struggle, hitting under .200 on the year. The pitching matchup also favors the Guards, despite right-hander Gavin Williams holding a lifetime ERA in the low elevens—albeit in one career start—against Chicago while the Sox counter with Johnathan Cannon who has struggled to go deep into games due to control issues. Despite a shaky 4-6 start, Cleveland looks primed to sweep away the reeling ChiSox and cover the -1.5 spread, especially at even odds. The Guardians’ mix of health, confidence, and match-up advantages earns this bet a solid B – definitely enticing at even money, but still vulnerable if Cleveland’s inconsistent bullpen reappears. Odds and availability are subject to change.