On the evening of September 24, 2024, the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox are set to face off at Guaranteed Rate Field under light rain conditions, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:40 PM. Jack Kochanowicz will ascend the mound for the Angels, carrying a 4.558 ERA into the game. His counterpart from the White Sox, Jonathan Cannon, enters with a slightly higher ERA of 4.606.\n\nComing into this match, the Angels find themselves 14th in the AL West Division with a record of 63-93, reflecting a .400 winning percentage. Their 5th place standing in the division is complemented by 21 wins and 28 losses regionally. Recent performances show the Angels with 3 wins in their last 10 matchups, currently enjoying a modest one-game win streak. The White Sox, on the other hand, are positioned last in the AL Central Division, boasting a record of 36-120, which translates into a dismal .230 winning percentage. Similarly ranked 5th in their division, they face a tough battle with only 3 wins in their last 10 games and a five-game losing streak looming over them.\n\nConsidering the betting odds, the Angels are slight favorites and this could impact betting strategies. The PointSpread sits at 1.5, indicating a relatively close contest as expected in games involving struggling teams. The OverUnder is set at 8.5, suggesting anticipation of a moderately scored game. For those looking to place moneyline bets, the Angels are marked at -120, making them the favorites to win, while the White Sox are at +102, offering a slightly better return for a risk on the underdog. These odds provide a framework for potential bets depending on one’s confidence in either team’s ability to overcome their season-long struggles in what is expected to be a closely contested game.