2021 MLB Playoffs: ALDS Game 2 - Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros: Betting Picks: Friday October 8, 2021

The Astros will be looking to keep their foot squarely on the throats of the White Sox in Game 2 after yesterday's utter domination in the ALDS opener in Houston.

Game 2 of the 2021 American League Division Series takes place on Friday October 8, 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.

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Free MLB Picks For Friday October 8, 2021

White Sox vs. Astros

BEST BET: Astros at the moneyline with BetRivers (-115)

We're pivoting here after a Game 1 where the Sox looked a little limp. While so much has been made of the Astros run offense this season, ultimately it was their defense that prevailed yesterday, holding Chicago to just one run - posing the question: where are the runs going to come from for the White Sox? They appear to lack any consistent hitters who can strike fear into this Astros team. I was bullish on their chances heading into this series, but after yesterday, I'll happily take the 'Stros on their home turf to make it 2-0.

BEST PROP: Yordan Alvarez to record 2+ hits with BetRivers (+230)

We had Alvarez to go yard yesterday in a bet that cashed for readers, but we're changing it up slightly as we hunt for some safe value. The Astros hitter is in hot form, registering at least one hit in seven of his last eight games, including two hits against the Sox yesterday. The +230 on offer looks great.

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MLB Same Game Parlay For Friday, October 8, 2021

🔥 Astros ML
🔥 Alvarez 2+ hits

Parlay Odds +516

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