Prop Bets: Cleveland Guardians VS Chicago White Sox 2025-08-09
Guardians vs. White Sox: A Tale of Two Offenses (and a Few Props to Bet On)
The Cleveland Guardians (-138) are favored to stomp the Chicago White Sox (+113) in what promises to be a one-sided affair—unless the White Sox’s offense magically invents a time machine to recover from their 27th-ranked 3.8 runs per game. The Guardians, riding a three-game win streak, boast a 26th-ranked 3.9 runs per game, which is basically "offense" in the same way a penguin is a "swimmer."
Why the Guardians Win:
- Pitching Matchup: Guardians’ starter Joey Cantillo (3.80 ERA) vs. White Sox’s Sean Burke (4.50 ERA). Cantillo’s got a 5.5-strikeout prop at -115, while Burke’s 4.5-K line is a mere -140. Let’s just say… Burke’s ERA is like a bad Tinder date—uninspiring and destined to end in disaster.
- Offense: The Guardians’ Jose Ramirez (1.5 total bases over/under at -115) and Steven Kwan (-140 for 1.5 total bases) are props to shine. Meanwhile, the White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. (-115 for 1.5 total bases) might be the only reason to watch, but even he’s facing a pitcher who’s allergic to giving up HRs.
Props to Bet (or Avoid):
- Cantillo’s Strikeouts: Over 5.5 (-115). He’s got a 5.5 K/9 rate, so this feels like a sure thing.
- Burke’s Earned Runs: Over 2.5 (+105). His 4.50 ERA says “I will fail you.”
- White Sox Under 8.5 Runs: -110. The White Sox have scored 3.8 runs per game this season. Math says “no.”
Final Score Prediction: Guardians 5, White Sox 1. Because even the White Sox’s “offense” is a typo waiting to happen.
Bonus Prop: Brayan Rocchio (White Sox) to steal a base: +2200. Let’s just… no.
Created: Aug. 9, 2025, 10:28 p.m. GMT