The Reds have lost 32 of the past 41 times they've been a road underdog. They also are 7-19 in their last interleague games and have a losing record against southpaws this season.




The pitching matchup is Michael Lorenzen versus veteran lefty John Danks. Chicago has the more experienced pitcher going. This is just Lorenzen's third big league start.




The White Sox also are home where they are 9-5 compared to 2-11 on the road. The White Sox average better than 4 runs per game at US Cellular Field compared to just 2.8 runs away.




Jose Abreu loves to hit at U.S. Cellular Field where he's batting .382 with a 12-game hitting streak.




The key for the White Sox is a bounce back effort from Danks, who is off one of his worst all-around performances after giving up seven runs (three of which were earned) and committing two errors in 2 1/3 innings during a 13-3 loss to the Twins last Sunday. Danks has had a whole week to think about it so he shouldn't lack for motivation.




Danks is never going to draw comparisons to Sandy Koufax, but he does pitch better at home. Given Chicago's other edges, the price is low enough to get involved.

(Editor's note: In addition to this free selection, Stephen Nover has a strong NBA play going today. Stephen is 35-16-1 on his last 52 NBA plays, including 7-3 on his past 10.)