Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions June 12th 2025

Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox June 12th 2025

The Chicago White Sox will visit the Houston Astros at Daikin Park for a night game on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The game is set to start at 8:10 PM and will be broadcast on SCHN. Although the weather forecast predicts moderate rain, the retractable roof at Daikin Park will likely keep the field dry. The White Sox, managed by Will Venable, have struggled this season with a 23-45 record. They have found it tough on the road, holding a 7-27 record away from Rate Field. The Astros, led by Joe Espada, have a 37-30 record and are strong at home with a 23-13 record. The starting pitchers will be Davis Martin for the White Sox and Framber Valdez for the Astros.

White Sox vs Astros Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros
• Venue: Daikin Park in Houston, TX
• Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
• Betting Odds: Astros -262, White Sox +212

The White Sox Can Win If…

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a tough loss to the Houston Astros, 10-2. Despite the defeat, the White Sox had eight hits, with Josh Rojas going 2-for-2. The team will look to bounce back with Davis Martin on the mound, who holds a 3.62 ERA and has shown consistency in his starts.

The White Sox have a solid lineup with players like Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert Jr. Vargas leads the team with nine home runs and 29 RBIs, while Robert Jr. has six home runs and 26 RBIs. Their ability to hit for power can be a game-changer against the Astros.

Chicago’s pitching staff has allowed fewer home runs compared to other teams, ranking ninth in the league. This could help them control the Astros’ powerful lineup. With the right mix of pitching and timely hitting, the White Sox have a good chance to secure a win in this game.

The Astros Can Win If…

The Houston Astros are coming off a strong win against the Chicago White Sox, with a final score of 10-2. Ryan Gusto pitched six solid innings, allowing only two earned runs while striking out seven. Christian Walker led the offense with a home run and four RBIs, helping the Astros tally 15 hits in total.

The Astros’ pitching staff has been a key factor in their success, with a team ERA of 3.53, ranking 7th in the league. They have held opponents to a batting average of .219, the best in the league. Framber Valdez, with an ERA of 3.07, will be on the mound, and his performance will be crucial for the Astros.

At the plate, Jeremy Peña is a standout with a .319 batting average and 32 RBIs. Isaac Paredes adds power with 14 home runs, leading the team. With a lineup that includes Jose Altuve and Christian Walker, the Astros have the potential to put up runs and secure another win.

Altuve’s Return to Second Ignites Houston’s Offense

After logging just five starts at second base through April, veteran Jose Altuve delivered a 456-foot homer and an RBI single in Wednesday’s 10-2 rout, validating his Tuesday promotion from Triple-A. Manager Joe Espada praised Altuve’s power and patience as the Astros move within a win of sweeping a White Sox squad that has dropped 52 of 64 games. For a closer look at Houston’s roster configuration and lineup updates, see the Scores and Stats MLB teams hub.

Handicapper Spotlight — Computer Picks

Algorithmic handicapper Computer Picks delivered a flawless 4-0 record on baseball spread plays yesterday, netting a $400 profit, and their model favors taking the Astros at –1.5 on the run line in this finale. Their full automated breakdown and ticket appear daily on the Scores and Stats MLB picks hub.

Valdez vs. Martin Shapes the Finale

Left-hander Framber Valdez (6-4, 3.07 ERA) brings a six-start unbeaten streak into Sunday’s rubber game, boasting a 1.84 ERA and a major-league-leading seven seven-inning outings this season. Opposing him is Chicago’s Davis Martin (2-6, 3.62), winless in his last four starts despite a seven-strikeout, two-run performance in his most recent outing. Live pricing on this duel of lefty arms can be found on the Scores and Stats MLB odds board.

Rookie Catchers Highlight Chicago’s Rebuild

With rookie backstop Kyle Teel starting his fifth MLB game and Edgar Quero shifting to DH duties, the White Sox continue to mix and match as part of a development focus. Both signal-callers have shown promise—Teel batting .250 and Quero .260—and their rotations behind the plate factor into how tightly Chicago can keep games before Houston’s bats break through.

The Lean

The Astros are favored with a moneyline of -262 against the White Sox’s +212. The Astros have a strong pitching staff with a 3.53 ERA, ranking 7th, and a batting average against of .219, which ranks 1st. The model projects the Astros to win with a score of 5-3, making the Astros a solid pick to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Astros’ pitching and the White Sox’s lower batting average of .222, ranked 22nd, suggest a lower-scoring game. With the model projecting a total of 8 runs, the recommendation is to take the over.

Action Segment — Bobby Babowski

Premium capper Bobby Babowski has gone 3-1 on baseball plays this week and zeros in on the same matchup, placing Houston –1½ (-120) as his featured release. Babowski highlights Martin’s recent inability to navigate a lineup with Altuve heating up and Valdez’s track record of grinding deep outings. His official ticket and situational notes also live on the MLB picks hub.

For deeper context—park factors, platoon splits and bullpen leverage—consult the comprehensive Scores and Stats MLB betting guide.

Prediction: Astros 6, White Sox 2. Valdez extends his run of quality starts, Altuve delivers one more big swing, and both Computer Picks and Bobby Babowski’s run-line angles cash as Houston completes the sweep.