On the evening of September 20, 2024, the Chicago White Sox are set to take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:40 pm under a sky with a few clouds. Starting for the White Sox will be pitcher Garrett Crochet, who holds an ERA of 3.783, while Joe Musgrove, with an ERA of 4.225, will be on the mound for the Padres. In the 2024 standings within the AL Central Division, the White Sox are in last place with a record of 36-117, a 0.24 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 8-41. Their recent performance includes 4 wins in the last 10 games and a current losing streak of two. At home, they’ve managed 20 wins against 58 losses, with a road record of 16 wins to 59 losses. During daytime, the White Sox have 13 wins while their night games have brought them 23 victories. Thus far, they’ve scored 473 runs and conceded 786. In contrast, the NL West’s San Diego Padres hold fourth place with a record of 87-66, a 0.57 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 24-22. They’ve won 6 out of their last 10 games and currently enjoy a 1-game winning streak. San Diego’s home record stands at 42-36, with a stronger road performance of 45-30. Their day games count 33 victories against 54 in night games, and they have scored 726 while allowing 636 runs. Looking at the betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Padres, with an over/under of 7.0 runs. The money line odds place the Padres as clear favorites at -243, while the White Sox are underdogs with an odds of +203. This intriguing matchup invites consideration from both fans and betters alike.