The Houston Astros (66-56) will rely on Yordan Alvarez when they host Andrew Vaughn and the Chicago White Sox (30-94) at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, August 18. The first pitch will be thrown at 2:10 p.m. ET.

At -400, the Astros are the moneyline favorites in this game versus the White Sox (+320). This contest has a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Astros vs. White Sox Game Info

• Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
• Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Minute Maid Park
• TV Channel: SCHN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Astros -400
• Moneyline Underdog: White Sox +320
• Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

• Framber Valdez gets the start for the Astros, his 22nd of the season. He is 12-5 with a 3.37 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 130 2/3 innings pitched.
• His last appearance was on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when the lefty went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
• Valdez has 12 quality starts under his belt this season.
• Valdez is aiming for his eighth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 frames per appearance on the hill.
• He has had three appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Astros are 12th in MLB action with 144 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
• Houston is 11th in MLB with a .418 slugging percentage.
• The Astros rank third in MLB with a .261 batting average.
• Houston ranks 12th in runs scored with 563 (4.6 per game).
• The Astros’ .321 on-base percentage is 10th-best in baseball.
• Astros batters strike out 7.2 times per game, the third-lowest average in MLB.
• Houston’s 3.86 team ERA ranks 10th among all MLB pitching staffs.
• Houston’s pitching staff is second in the majors with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
• The Astros average baseball’s 17th-ranked WHIP (1.266).

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