Astros Favored Over White Sox in AL Wild Card

The Astros, who won the AL West with an 81-81 record (the only postseason team with a negative run differential), have won five of seven regular-season matchups against the White Sox. Chicago, coming off seasons with 102, 121, and 101 losses, returns to the playoffs after a 19-year drought since their last series win in 2005. chincha.pl

Houston, a recent World Series winner in 2017 and 2022, enters as the favorite despite their underwhelming regular season. Moneyline odds show the Astros at -143, with the White Sox at +118, and the series spread favors Houston by 1.5 games.