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Cleveland Indians -110 (@ Chicago White Sox)
Jeff Samardzija (9-11, 4.87 ERA) vs Josh Tomlin (4-1, 2.55 ERA)
The series between the divisional rivals heads to its third and final game with both teams notching one win from previous encounters. Both teams are still grasping at the final straws to get to the postseason, respectively six and seven games back of the second wild-card spot.
The White Sox want to offer something for their home crowd, but the Indians have proved a tough obstacle on the road for any team. Remarkably, they boast a winning record away from home but are losing on their home turf.
The starting pitchers tonight gives a definite edge to the visitors, with Josh Tomlin taking the mound. He has won four straight games since returning from injury. Samardzija has been excellent vs the Indians, but seemed to be out of focus last time out.
It is likely to be another close affair, but the Indians should be considered heavier favorites: in AccuScore simulations the visitors win 58.3 percent of the games, which would indicate odds of -139.
AccuScore's season-to-date record for LM: 64-75 (-13.22 units)
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