Los Angeles Angels
Chicago White Sox
(-110/-110)+140
As the Chicago White Sox face off against the Los Angeles Angels on March 29, 2025, both teams are looking to establish momentum in the early part of the season. The White Sox currently sit at 1-0, riding high after a promising start, while the Angels are struggling at 0-1 following a disappointing opening game. This matchup marks the second game in their series, heightening the stakes as both teams aim to gain an edge.
Projected starters Jonathan Cannon and Jose Soriano highlight the pitching matchup. Cannon, ranked 360th among starting pitchers, faces an uphill battle, underwhelming with projections of 5.0 innings pitched, 2.6 earned runs, and a troubling 5.2 hits allowed on average. Meanwhile, Soriano, performing significantly better and ranked 55th, is expected to pitch 5.1 innings while allowing only 1.9 earned runs, showcasing solid potential for a bounce-back performance.
The betting landscape reflects the contrasting team dynamics, with the Angels favored at -155 and an implied team total of 4.66 runs, suggesting confidence in their ability to hit against a struggling Cannon. On the other hand, the White Sox, with an underdog moneyline of +135 and an average implied team total of 3.84 runs, will need their offense to step up if they hope to capitalize on their strong start.
The projected Game Total is set at 8.5 runs, indicating a balanced assessment of scoring potential. As both teams navigate their early-season narratives, keep an eye on the performances of their respective pitchers, particularly Soriano, who could be pivotal in flipping the script for the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels Insights
- Jorge Soler – Over/Under 1.5 Total Bases (+115/-150)Jorge Soler pulls many of his flyballs (34.9% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he’ll be hitting them towards the game’s 5th-shallowest LF fences in today’s matchup.Explain: This player’s skill set matches up particularly well with the park he’s in today, which may lead to better-than-usual performance.
Chicago White Sox Insights
- Jonathan Cannon – Over/Under 14.5 Pitching Outs (-170/+130)Jonathan Cannon is expected to throw 85 pitches in this matchup, which is the 10th-highest number of pitches for all pitchers on the slate today. This estimate is based on his inherent tendencies and the nature of the matchup.Explain: Pitchers who throw a lot of pitches are more likely to go deeper into the game, record more outs, and generate more strikeouts.
- Nick Maton – Over/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-135/+105)Extreme groundball hitters like Nick Maton tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Jose Soriano.Explain: This mostly has to do with the way the hitter’s swing plane interacts with the pitch trajectory, and it can create boosted performance across all categories and hidden value few are considering.
- Chicago White Sox – Moneyline (+140)The 3rd-weakest projected offense of all teams today in terms of overall hitting ability belongs to the Chicago White Sox.Explain: A pitcher who faces a weak opposing offense will be more likely to exceed his usual performance, particularly in terms of hits and runs, in that game.
Betting Trends
- Chicago White Sox – Over/Under 1.5 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total (-110/-120)The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
- Los Angeles Angels – Over/Under 2.5 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total (+115/-145)The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- Jonathan Cannon – Over/Under 4.5 Hits Allowed (-135/+105)Jonathan Cannon has hit the Hits Allowed Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+4.00 Units / 52% ROI)