4:07 p.m. ET: Chicago White Sox (93-69) at Houston Astros (95-67)

Odds: White Sox +120 / Astros -130
Total:  8 -105 / -115

Right-handers Lance McCullers Jr. (13-5, 3.16) of the Astros and Lance Lynn (11-6, 2.69) of the White Sox are the scheduled starters in Game 1. McCullers has made two starts against the White Sox this season, and went 2-0, and allowed just three runs and four hits over 13 innings, racking up 14 strikeouts. In six career starts he is 4-1 with a 2.17 ERA against Chicago. Houston has dominated Chicago, winning the last 4 home games against the White Sox and 15 of the last 21 overall against Chicago. Houston was a solid 51-30 at home in the regular season while the White Sox finished a game below .500 on the road at 40-41. Lynn got lit up for six runs in four innings against the Astros and has really struggled in Houston in his career, going 3-6 with a 4.92 ERA in nine starts. Altuve, Brantley, Bregman, and Alvarez are all hitting over .380. The Astros are 8-1 in their last 9 Divisional Playoff home games. The White Sox are uncertain of the status of slugger Jose Abreu, who flew to Houston on his own Wednesday night in an attempt to shake non-COVID, flu-like symptoms. He will be a game-time decision. Take the Astros to get the job done at home. 

The Bookie:          Astros -130 / Over 8 -105
Fade the Public:   White Sox / Under
Sharp Action:       White Sox / Over