Josh Smith's MLB Props - White Sox vs Rangers 7/22

Game Summary

The Chicago White Sox will head to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 22, 2024, to face the Texas Rangers. The game is set to start at 8:05 p.m. EDT. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent struggles; the White Sox are currently on a seven-game losing streak, while the Rangers aim to build on their recent win against Baltimore.

Chicago holds a 27-74 record and is placed fifth in the AL Central. Their road performance has been dismal with a 10-40 record. On the other hand, Texas has a 47-52 record, sitting third in the AL West, and has a decent home record of 25-23. The Rangers have shown resilience, winning 26 out of 32 games when they did not allow a home run, while the White Sox have struggled even when they hit well, with a 20-34 record in games where they recorded at least eight hits.

This game marks the first matchup between these two teams this season. Key performers for the Rangers include Josh Smith, who has accumulated 19 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 40 RBIs. Corey Seager has also been in good form, hitting three home runs in his last 10 games. For the White Sox, Andrew Vaughn and Tommy Pham have been the standouts, with Vaughn contributing 19 doubles and 11 home runs, and Pham going 11-for-40 with three doubles and a triple in his last 10 games.

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Player Prop Odds

Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+395), Under 0.5 (-704)

Batter Hits: Over 0.5 (-179), Under 0.5 (+129)

Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+202), Under 0.5 (-294)

Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (+126), Under 0.5 (-174)

Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (+104), Under 0.5 (-142)

Batter Total Bases: Over 0.5 (-179), Under 0.5 (+129)

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Player Analysis: Josh Smith

Josh Smith has been a key contributor for the Rangers this season. With 19 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 40 RBIs, Smith has shown his ability to impact the game in various ways. Over the last 10 games, he has been relatively consistent, securing hits and driving in runs when needed. Smith's versatility and ability to hit for both power and average make him a crucial player in the Rangers' lineup.

Opposing Analysis: White Sox Pitching

The White Sox will be starting Erick Fedde, who has been one of their more reliable pitchers this season. Fedde boasts a 7-3 record with a 2.99 ERA and 99 strikeouts. However, the White Sox bullpen has struggled, and their overall pitching staff has allowed a 5.20 ERA over the last 10 games. This indicates potential opportunities for Smith to exploit, especially if he can get into favorable counts against struggling relievers.

Pitching Probables

White Sox: Erick Fedde (7-3, 2.99 ERA, 99 strikeouts)

Rangers: Michael Lorenzen (5-5, 3.52 ERA, 65 strikeouts)

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Team Previews

Chicago White Sox

The White Sox have struggled across the board this season. They rank 17th in hits (793), 17th in runs (422), and 19th in batting average (.238). Their pitching staff has a combined ERA of 4.05, ranking 17th in the league. The relief pitching has been a particular area of concern, often failing to hold leads. Fielding has also been an issue, with the team committing 44 errors, placing them 26th in the league.

Texas Rangers

The Rangers have had their own set of challenges. They rank 29th in hits (730), 30th in runs (316), and 29th in batting average (.219). The pitching staff has a combined ERA of 4.60, ranking 28th in the league. Relief pitching has been slightly better but still inconsistent. Fielding has been a mixed bag, with the team committing 59 errors, ranking 6th in the league.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Injury Status
Max Stassi	C	60-Day IL (hip)
Jordan Leasure	RP	15-Day IL (shoulder)
Mike Soroka	SP	15-Day IL (shoulder)
Dominic Leone	RP	60-Day IL (right elbow)
Mike Clevinger	SP	15-Day IL (elbow)
Yoan Moncada	3B	60-Day IL (abductor)
Jimmy Lambert	RP	60-Day IL (shoulder)
Matt Foster	RP	60-Day IL (elbow)
Jesse Scholtens	RP	60-Day IL (elbow)

Player	Position	Injury Status
Dane Dunning	SP	15-Day IL (shoulder)
Cole Winn	SP	60-Day IL (shoulder)
Evan Carter	LF	10-Day IL (lumbar)
Cody Bradford	RP	60-Day IL (back)
Austin Pruitt	RP	60-Day IL (knee)
Joshua Jung	3B	60-Day IL (wrist)
Tyler Mahle	SP	60-Day IL (elbow)
Jacob deGrom	SP	60-Day IL (elbow)
Carson Coleman	RP	60-Day IL (elbow)

Recent Games

White Sox

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Kansas City	L 7-1	27-72
@ Kansas City	L 6-1	27-73
@ Kansas City	L 4-1	27-74
@ Texas	8:05 PM	Upcoming
@ Texas	8:05 PM	Upcoming

Rangers

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Baltimore	L 9-1	46-51
vs Baltimore	L 8-4	46-52
vs Baltimore	W 3-2	47-52
vs Chicago	8:05 PM	Upcoming
vs Chicago	8:05 PM	Upcoming

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Prediction

Given Josh Smith's recent form and the White Sox's pitching struggles, there are several intriguing prop bets for Smith in this game. The most appealing might be the Over 0.5 Hits at -179 odds. Smith has been consistent at the plate, and facing a team with a struggling bullpen increases his chances of getting at least one hit.

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