The Chicago White Sox are set to clash with the Los Angeles Angels at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 18, 2024, with the first pitch slated for 4:07 PM under partially cloudy skies.

Leading the charge for the White Sox will be Jared Shuster, who carries an ERA of 4.545 into the game. His counterpart on the mound for the Angels will be Jack Kochanowicz, with a slightly higher ERA of 5.075. This season, the White Sox have struggled, sitting at the bottom of the AL Central with a record of 36-116, translating to a meager 0.24 winning percentage. Their divisional struggles are evident with only 8 wins out of 49 games. Recent performances have shown a slight uptick, with 4 wins in their last 10 outings, though they are coming into this match on a losing streak.

Conversely, the Angels reside in the 14th position in the AL West Division with a 61-90 record indicating a 0.40 winning percentage. While also fifth in their division, they’ve managed a slightly better recent record than the White Sox, having won their latest match. With a 31-46 home game record and a generational balancing 30-44 on the road, the Angels display a somewhat inconsistent gameplay.

The betting odds suggest a close competition with a point spread set at -1.5 and an over/under of 9.0. The money line has the visiting White Sox at +131, reflecting their underdog status given their season struggles, while the Angels stand at -158. Looking at the trends and performance metrics, betting enthusiasts might find values in examining the underdog status of the White Sox or considering the Angels’ slightly better form and home advantage for a straight win.