Check today’s Astros vs. White Sox prediction here. Two AL squads trending in opposite directions meet for Game 2 at Rate Field, as the Houston Astros (17-14) look to build momentum against the struggling Chicago White Sox (9-23).
With Hunter Brown on the mound and Houston riding superior form, the Astros are massive favorites to take control of this three-game series. But can the resilient Sox pull off the upset at home?
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📺 Where To Watch Astros vs. White Sox? (May 3, 2025)
| Broadcast Info | Details |
| 📅 Date | Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
| 🕒 Time | 2:10 p.m. ET |
| 📍 Venue | Guaranteed Rate Field — Chicago, IL |
| 📺 TV Channels | CHSN (Astros) / SCHN (White Sox) |
| 📡 Streaming | MLB.tv, ESPN+ |
💸 Betting Odds
| Bet Type | Astros | White Sox |
| Moneyline | -256 | +207 |
| Spread | -1.5 (-146) | +1.5 (+122) |
| Total Runs (O/U) | Over 8 (-106) | Under 8 (-114) |
Odds via DraftKings as of May 3
🧹 Series Recap
- Game 1 Recap: Houston kicked off the series strong behind Framber Valdez, posting a 5–4 win on Friday night. Jeremy Peña delivered a clutch RBI double, and the bullpen held the Sox in check late. It was Houston’s third win in four games.
- Season Series: Astros lead 1–0.
⚾ Astros vs. White Sox – Pitcher Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | Opp. BA |
| Hunter Brown | Astros | 4-1 | 1.22 | 1.07 | 37.2 | 9.6 | 2.4 | .202 |
| Davis Martin | White Sox | 1-3 | 4.02 | 1.26 | 31.1 | 7.1 | 2.8 | .246 |
🔎 Brown has been dominant with elite command and K-rate. Martin is steady but outmatched on paper.
📊 Betting Trends
| Team | ATS (Last 10) | O/U (Last 10) | ML Record |
| Astros | 6-4 | 5-5 | 11-11 as favorite |
| White Sox | 6-4 | 4-6 | 9-23 as underdog |
- Astros have cashed the run line in 6 of their last 10.
- White Sox are 4-6 in their last 10, with some signs of life offensively (4.6 runs/game).
🔑 Key Players to Watch
🟠 Astros
- Hunter Brown (SP): 4-1, 1.22 ERA, 40 K in 37.2 IP — He’s been lights out, and the clear pitching edge.
- Jeremy Peña: .278 AVG, 4 HR, 13 RBI — Riding a 6-game hit streak. Hot bat.
- Yordan Alvarez: 3 HR, 18 RBI — Batting just .210, but always a power threat.
- Jose Altuve: 4 HR, .393 SLG — Veteran presence. 5 RBI in last 5 games.
⚪ White Sox
- Davis Martin (SP): 1-3, 4.02 ERA — Inconsistent but capable of limiting damage.
- Luis Robert Jr.: 5 HR, 14 RBI — 7-game hit streak, 3 HR in last 10.
- Brooks Baldwin: Team-leading 14 RBI — Quietly productive.
- Andrew Benintendi: 5 HR — Tied for team lead in long balls.
🏥 Injury Report
| Astros | Status |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day IL (forearm) |
| J.P. France | 60-Day IL (shoulder) |
| Cristian Javier | 60-Day IL (elbow) |
| Taylor Trammell, Pedro Leon | 10-Day IL |
| White Sox | Status |
| Gage Workman, Michael Tauchman | 10-Day IL |
| Martín Pérez, Ky Bush | 60-Day IL |
| Jesse Scholtens | 60-Day IL (elbow) |
📈 Player Props to Watch
| Player | Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | RBI O/U |
| Jeremy Peña | 0.5 (-150) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+145) |
| Luis Robert Jr. | 0.5 (-140) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+260) |
| Jose Altuve | 0.5 (-135) | 1.5 (+115) | 0.5 (+155) |
🧾 Same Game Parlay (SGP) Pick
| Leg | Selection | Odds |
| 1 | Astros ML | -256 |
| 2 | Jeremy Peña 1+ hit | -150 |
| 3 | Luis Robert Jr. 1+ RBI | +260 |
| 4 | Over 8 Runs | -106 |
| ✅ Total | +560 | Boosted on select books |
🔮 ClutchBuzz Final Astros vs. White Sox Prediction
The White Sox showed heart in Game 1 but face a dominant Hunter Brown and a Houston team that’s quietly heating up. The Astros should control the pace again, especially with Brown holding a major advantage on the mound. We expect a solid offensive day from Peña and Altuve, while Luis Robert Jr. does his best to keep it close.
🧠 Pick: Astros 5, White Sox 4
💰 Best Bets:
- ✅ Astros ML (-256)
- ✅ Over 8 Runs (-106)
- ✅ Jeremy Peña to Record a Hit (-150)
- ✅ Luis Robert Jr. to Record an RBI (+260)
