- DraftKings odds favor the Astros (about -145 moneyline, White Sox +125; spread Astros -1.5, O/U 8) — Houston is the short favorite but it’s not a blowout.
- Houston won 5 of 7 regular‑season meetings, so they have the head‑to‑head edge.
- Big storyline: the White Sox are a surprising comeback team after three straight 100‑loss seasons, while the “polarizing” Astros won recent World Series but only went 81‑81 this year and are the only postseason club with a negative run differential.
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