Bodog MLB Betting Odds: Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox

Thursday, August 18, 2011

By Bodog Sportsbook

Justin Masterson - Bodog MLB Betting Odds: Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox have something in common as they get set to close out their MLB betting series on Thursday night – they both trail the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings.

With the Tigers still in shouting distance of both clubs, Thursday's contest will provide a leg up for one of the teams as they gun for a postseason berth.

The Indians will send Justin Masterson (9-7, 2.69 ERA) to the mound on Thursday night, with the right-hander looking to pitch his team to a fifth straight victory. Masterson has given up three or fewer earned runs in nine of his past 10 starts.

Masterson, though, was tagged with a loss by the White Sox in Cleveland on July 24, surrendering four runs (one earned) on four hits over his seven innings of work. In his career vs. Chicago the right-hander is 2-4 in 13 appearances with a 2.00 ERA.

Philip Humber (8-8, 3.67 ERA) gets the ball for the White Sox on Thursday. His team has been tagged with the loss in each of his last five trips to the mound.

Overall Humber has given up four or more runs in five straight starts, with the White Sox going 4-6 in his last 10 outings. The righty pitched in relief against the Tribe in Cleveland on April 3, allowing two earned runs on two hits without recording an out.

Humber will be looking to turn in a better performance as his team looks to improve its World Series odds at the Bodog Sportsbook. Currently the White Sox sit at 45/1 to win the championship this season, and at 22/1 to claim the AL Pennant.

The Indians are at 50/1 to win the 2011 World Series and at 22/1 to win the AL Pennant.

Head over to the Bodog Sportsbook for the line and total for this game prior to first pitch.

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