It pays to play in the American League Central, where it doesn\u2019t take much to capture first place. <\/p>\n
Bet On Baseball<\/a> \u2013 White Sox vs Indians Gambling Prediction<\/strong> Chicago White Sox (47-51 through July 21)<\/strong> The Chicago White Sox were four games under .500 through Thursday yet sat just five games back of division leader Detroit and 4.5 games behind Cleveland, whom they\u2019ll visit this weekend.<\/p>\n Edwin Jackson will start against the Tribe. He\u2019ll hope to keep the momentum going from his last start, in which he tossed a complete-game shutout against Detroit. If there\u2019s one thing we know about Jackson, however, it\u2019s that his previous start tells us little about what he\u2019ll do next. His earned runs over his last five outings: four, zero, four, four, zero. He does have a sparkling 8-1 record and 2.70 career ERA against Cleveland. His 1.42 WHIP suggests he\u2019s been a bit lucky against the Indians but Jackson has always been a type who allows lots of baserunners and fights his way out of jams. This is a guy who once threw a no-hitter yet walked six batters.<\/p>\n Cleveland Indians (51-46 through July 21)<\/strong> The Cleveland Indians remain very much in the AL Central race but they\u2019re starting to limp through the dog days of summer. Injuries are sapping them of their pop; Grady Sizemore and Shin-Soo Choo are out with long-term injuries. Michael Brantley is battling his way back from heat exhaustion. While the Indians have been a nice story this season, they\u2019re not laden with offensive talent, so even a few missing guys can seriously weaken them. It\u2019s thus not too surprising that they\u2019ve lost four of six through Thursday. [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n I was going to call David Huff a rookie \u2013 but he ain\u2019t. He has 39 major-league starts to his name. Who knew? \u00a0It just shows how obscure life as a Cleveland Indian was in 2009 and 2010. Huff made his season debut on July 18 with seven scoreless innings against Detroit.<\/p>\n Under is 15-3 in CHW last 18 road games. It\u2019s always scary to bet on Jackson but, for such an inconsistent pitcher, it\u2019s worth holding on tight to that 8-1 record against Cleveland. Also, I don\u2019t trust Huff. He\u2019s 28. If he was going to be something special, we\u2019d know by now. <\/p>\n He\u2019s a homer-prone pitcher who will face a powerful White Sox lineup on Saturday. <\/p>\n I think he comes back to Earth.<\/p>\n
\nDate: <\/strong>Saturday, July 23, 2011
\nVenue<\/strong>: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>WGN, STO
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\nMoney Line: Indians -110<\/strong>
\nOver\/Under: 8.5 <\/strong>
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\nEdwin Jackson (6-7, 3.97)<\/p>\n
\nDavid Huff (1-0, 0.00)<\/p>\nMLB Trends<\/h3>\n
\nUnder is 22-6-3 in CHW last 31 overall.
\nUnder is 22-6-3 in CHW last 31 on grass.
\nCHW are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Cleveland.
\nCHW are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.<\/p>\nMLB Free pick: <\/h3>\n