Tigers @ White Sox Odds, Lines, Free Picks and Predictions – Free MLB Picks 7-25-11

Free MLB Picks, Tips and Odds: Detroit Tigers @ Chicago White Sox Rangers Favorite, Moneyline, Total and Expert Predictions 7/25/11: The Tigers will commence a huge series against their nemesis in the White Sox tonight, Detroit now leads the American League Central by 2 games on Cleveland and 4.5 on Chicago. The Detroit Tigers took 3 of 4 games from the Minnesota Twins over their four game set this past weekend and have catapulted the Cleveland Indians for tops in the highly contested American League Central. It was pitching that prevailed in the three wins over the weekend, the Tigers gave up just 6 runs in their three wins over the Twins and 10 runs in total in the four outings. Pitching, which was the question mark coming into the season for the Tigers, does not seem to be a major concern to this point in the season. Detroit has a solid 5 man rotation that is diversified and top notch, not one of the 5 men are alike in styles and teams are having field days scouting them. Justin Verlander and Rick Porcello make up one of the best 1-2 combinations in the entire league, their formidable punch in the rotation is tough on most clubs.

The White Sox could make up some major ground this week against the Detroit Tigers as they host the leaders of the AL Central for three games at home. The White Sox managed to take 2 of 3 at Progressive Field over the weekend against the Cleveland Indians that actually helped to bolster the Tigers into the leaders spot. Offense was once again a distant after thought over the weekend but the White Sox managed to win the series with a combination of consistent mound presence and timely hitting. Their pitching has stepped up their level of play over the past couple of weeks but their offense will need to follow suit if they have any aspirations of October ball. Even with the public ridiculing by manager Ozzie Guillen, the Chicago White Sox offense is still lame and punchless. They are 9th in the American League in team batting average, 10th in runs, and 8th for over the fencers, stats that do not follow a playoff bound club.

Tonight in Chicago we will recommend a play on the home town White Sox who will be sending their long time ace in Mark Buehrle to the mound in the opener of the three game set. Buehrle has had an up and down year to this point but his latest three outings have all been solid and he seems to be rounding back into his usual all-star form. The southpaw has worked 128 innings this season, earning himself a respectable 3.38 ERA and a 7-5 record. The Tigers will counter with their own southpaw in Duane Below, he will be starting his second game of the season. Below worked 5 innings against the Athletics last Wednesday giving up 5 hits and 1 earned run, that performance garnered him another shot tonight. The White Sox have made up some significant ground over the past three weeks in the AL Central and with the division leaders in their confines for three straight it will be an entertaining start to the week. The White Sox are all gamers and they will be motivated to perform against their interdivisional rivals, Ozzie Guillen will have his troops aware of what is on the line at all times. The Chicago White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit and are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games when playing the Tigers. Buehrle owns a 18-9 lifetime record against this Detroit club and I expect him to make the stat more favorable after tonight. We will consider the White Sox shrinking the lead in the AL Central to 3.5 with a dominant and statement victory at U.S. Cellular Field tonight. Cheers!

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