The Chicago White Sox are set to clash with the Los Angeles Angels at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim on the evening of September 17, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:38 pm under a clear sky. The starting pitcher for the White Sox will be Davis Martin, who holds an ERA of 4.137 this season. Opposing him on the mound for the Angels will be Griffin Canning, who enters the game with a higher ERA of 5.354.

In terms of positioning within the 2024 AL Central Division, the White Sox find themselves at the bottom, ranking 15th with a jarring record of 36 wins to 115 losses. Despite a recent uptick in form with three consecutive wins, their overall performance shows a struggle, particularly on the road with 16 wins to 57 losses. Conversely, the Angels, also facing challenges, are placed 14th in the AL West Division, holding a 60-90 record. The Angels have had difficulty maintaining momentum, currently undergoing a six-game losing streak, and equally split home and away records.

Looking at the betting odds for this matchup, the White Sox are marked as underdogs with a money line of +140 while the favored home team, the Angels, comes in at -165. The run total is pegged at an over/under of 8.0, suggesting expectations of a moderately scoring game. A point spread of -1.5 in favor of the Angels indicates that they are predicted not only to win but to do so by at least two runs. For bettors, these odds offer a glimpse into the expected competitiveness and scoring nature of the game, which could influence decisions on where to place their stake.