White Sox vs. Rockies Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/26/2022

The Chicago White Sox (48-48), led by Eloy Jimenez on a two-game home run streak, are -114 favorites on the moneyline to defeat the Colorado Rockies (44-53). First pitch is set for 8:40 PM ET Tuesday, live from Coors Field. Chicago’s Michael Kopech gets the start, and he’ll go against Colorado’s German Marquez.

White Sox vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for White Sox vs. Rockies

After looking at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup, our best bet is the Rockies on the moneyline at -104. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going under the total of 10.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (-104) and Under (10.5)

White Sox vs. Rockies Game Info

• Chicago White Sox probable starting pitcher: Michael Kopech
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: Germán Márquez
• Game Day: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
• Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Stadium: Coors Field

Chicago White Sox vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

White Sox Starter Michael Kopech

• The White Sox are sending Kopech (3-6) to the mound for his 18th start of the season. He is 3-6 with a 3.36 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 83 innings pitched.
• The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, July 16 against the Minnesota Twins, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
• In 17 games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.36, with 8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .189 against him.
• Kopech has recorded five quality starts this year.
• Kopech will aim to go five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 4.3 frames per outing.
• The opposing Rockies offense has the 10th-ranked slugging percentage (.407) and ranks 22nd in MLB play with 90 home runs. It has a collective .261 batting average, and is second in MLB with 871 total hits and sixth in MLB play scoring 447 runs.

Rockies Starter Germán Márquez

• Marquez (6-7) will take the mound for the Rockies, his 19th start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, July 16, when he threw 6 2/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up two earned runs while allowing six hits.
• The 27-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 5.47 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .275.
• He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
• Marquez will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
• The White Sox are batting .256 this season, third in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .384 (20th in the league) with 84 home runs.
• Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 5.47 ERA ranks 61st, 1.437 WHIP ranks 60th, and 7.4 K/9 ranks 45th.

White Sox Betting Picks & Insights

• The White Sox have been favorites in 60 games this season and won 31 (51.7%) of those contests.
• Chicago has entered 59 games this season favored by -114 or more and is 31-28 in those contests.
• The implied probability of a win from the White Sox, based on the moneyline, is 53.3%.
• Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 46 of 101 chances this season.
• The White Sox are 46-55-0 ATS in their 101 games with a spread this season.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have come away with 31 wins in the 77 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Colorado has a win-loss record of 30-42 when favored by -104 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
• The Rockies have an implied victory probability of 51% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Colorado and their opponents have hit the over in 48 of their 99 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Rockies are 54-45-0 against the spread in their 99 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

White Sox Leaders & Batting Stats

• Jose Abreu gets on base at a .388 clip while slugging .468, both marks that lead the White Sox. He also has the team high in base knocks with 109.
• Of all hitters in MLB, Abreu’s home run total places him 83rd, and his RBI tally ranks him 53rd.
• Andrew Vaughn is hitting .295 with 17 doubles, 10 home runs and 18 walks.
• Vaughn ranks 98th in home runs in the majors, and 43rd in RBI.
• Vaughn enters this matchup looking for his eighth game in a row with a hit. In his last 10 games he is batting .341 with three doubles, two home runs, a walk and 11 RBI.
• Tim Anderson has racked up a team-high batting average of .310.
• A.J. Pollock is batting .232 with 13 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 15 walks.
• Pollock has recorded at least one hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .250 with a home run, a walk and five RBI.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron leads the Rockies in home runs (22) and runs batted in (70).
• Cron’s home run total places him 11th in the majors, and he is fifth in RBI.
• Charlie Blackmon is hitting .275 with 16 doubles, four triples, 15 home runs and 24 walks.
• Blackmon ranks 40th in homers and 18th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Brendan Rodgers is hitting .261 with 21 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 24 walks.
• Connor Joe is batting .257 with 17 doubles, four triples, five home runs and 50 walks.