2021 MLB Playoffs: ALDS Game 1 - Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros: Betting Picks: Thursday October 7, 2021

This ALDS kicks off Tuesday afternoon with an intriguing matchup between the reliably good Astros and the White Sox, who will like themselves to cause an upset in this series.

Game 1 of the 2021 American League Division Series takes place on Thursday October 7, 2021, between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros. As we do with every game, we've simulated this game 10,000 times to determine where the value lies for baseball bettors across the United States.

With MLB betting picks, probabilities, odds and predicted scores featured each and every day, check out our top plays for Thursday's MLB game by reading this article.

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Free MLB Picks For Thursday October 7, 2021

White Sox vs. Astros

BEST BET: White Sox at the moneyline with BetRivers (+120)

Personally, I'm not as hot on the Astros as what the sportsbook are (currently listed as second favorite to win the World Series at +450). The White Sox are in some good form and will make this series competitive. For Game 1, Lance Lynn will be out there for the Sox, and while his recent form has been a little scratchy, he's more than capable of holding his own against the barnstorming Astros offense. Don't be surprised to see a mini-shock for the opener.

BEST PROP: Yordan Alvarez to hit a home run with BetRivers (+260)

He's the No. 1 man on the board to go yard this afternoon - and with good reason: Alvarez has a good record against Lance Lynn, batting at a .455 avg against the White Sox ace from 11 plate appearances. That's certainly a good enough sample size to make the bet. 

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MLB Same Game Parlay For Thursday, October 7, 2021

🔥 White Sox ML
🔥 Alvarez to hit a home run

Parlay Odds +994

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