On the evening of September 20, 2024, the Chicago White Sox are set to clash with the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM under a sky with few clouds. Leading the White Sox, Garrett Crochet, who holds an ERA of 3.783, will step up to the mound. His counterpart from the Padres, Joe Musgrove, carries an ERA of 4.225 into this game. Currently, the White Sox are struggling at the bottom of the AL Central Division with a record of 36 wins and 117 losses, which gives them a .24 winning percentage. They are fifth in their division and are on a losing streak with two consecutive losses, having won only four of their recent 10 games. The Padres, meanwhile, hold a stronger position in the NL West Division, ranking fourth with an 87-66 record, and are second within their division. Their recent form shows better prospects with a win in their last game and six victories in the last 10 matchups.

From a betting perspective, the Padres are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under set at 7.0. The money line odds favor the home team heavily, with the Padres at -243 while the White Sox trail at +203. With the Padres performing better both at home and on the road as compared to the White Sox, the betting odds reflect the anticipated challenges for the visiting team. Could this be a turnaround game for the White Sox, or will the Padres continue their push towards the playoffs with another win? Tune in to find out!