Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Preview
From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have the Athletics and White Sox facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 2:10 PM ET, and NBCS is carrying it on TV.
JP Sears is starting for the Athletics, and they are 65-84, putting them 4th in the AL West. The White Sox are 5th in the AL Central with a record of 34-115 and they are the +156 underdogs on the money line today. Sean Burke is starting for the White Sox.
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Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics Trends and Key Stats
- The Athletics are 3-2 across their last five road games. They have gone 3-2 vs. the runline.
- In the White Sox’s five most recent home games, their record stands at 2-3 (SU) with 2-3 against the spread.
- The Athletics have a 7-3 straight-up record in their last ten games as the favorite, and 4-6 against the runline.
- When playing as the underdog, the White Sox have a 3-7 record against the runline and a 4-6 straight-up record in their last ten games.
Chicago picked up a 7-6 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The White Sox had a two-run lead going into the 9th inning and had to hold on as the A’s scored three runs in the top of the 9th. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +146 on the money line.
Chris Flexen got the start for the White Sox, going just five innings while giving up six hits and striking out eight. He didn’t give up a run in the game but did finish with two walks. Gus Varland got the win out of the bullpen, and Liam Hendriks got the save. Hogan Harris had a rough outing for the A’s, taking the loss.
Andrew Benintendi and Gavin Sheets each homered for the White Sox, while Brent Rooker went deep for the A’s. Rooker had a three-hit game and drove in two runs.
Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Prediction
Oakland is 65-84 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West, 15.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. The Athletics have gone 21-25 against other teams in the AL West. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 12-6, and they are 29-45 on the road compared to 36-39 at home.
The Athletics have gone 4-6 over their last 10 games and are currently tied with the White Sox in their series at 1-1. This season, they have an overall series record of 18-24-5.
When betting the run line on the Athletics, it’s been profitable to take them as the underdog, as they are 75-56 on the run line in those games. They have a run line record of 41-33 on the road, where their scoring margin is -0.8 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 82-67, with an average run margin of -0.6 runs per game.
The Oakland Athletics are on the road against the Chicago White Sox today. The O/U line for the game is set at 8, which is right around their season average of 8.7 runs per game. Oakland’s O/U record for the season is 70-77, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 18-16-1. Overall, 49.7% of their games have had an O/U line set higher than 8 runs.
Oakland is sending JP Sears to the mound today vs. the White Sox. Sears has made 29 starts this year and has a record of 11-10 with an ERA of 4.18. So far, he has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 6.76 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Sears finished with a no-decision, going six innings and not giving up a run vs. the Astros. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. The last time he faced the White Sox, he allowed two homers and finished with a no-decision.
As a team, the Athletics are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 26th in the MLB. They have been better in terms of home runs, as their 186 total is the 6th best mark in the league. Oakland’s team batting average is just .235, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of strikeouts per game. The Athletics’ team on-base percentage of .303 is 19th in the league.
Brent Rooker has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 36 home runs are the best mark on the team and 6th in the league. He is also 3rd in the MLB with 105 RBIs. Rooker has been hot of late, going 16/43 in his last 10 games with three homers. He is also on a five-game hitting streak.
With a record of 34-115, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 51 games. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-41 this season. Chicago will be at home today, where they are just 19-58, compared to 15-57 on the road.
Chicago has dropped 20 straight series, and their overall series record is 6-40-2 this season. As the underdog, the White Sox are 29-112 and 5-3 when favored. They have also had a tough time in day games this year, going 14-50.
When betting on the run line in White Sox games this season, it has been more profitable to take the underdog, as Chicago has gone 54-87 against the run line in those games. Their average run margin in losing games is -3.7, compared to +3.3 in their wins. They have been a favorite just eight times this season, going 5-3 against the run line.
Chicago White Sox games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 64-77. When the O/U line has been set at 8 runs, they have gone 12-12-3. Overall, 51% of their games have had O/U lines set at 8 runs or higher, while 31% have been set at 7.5 runs or lower.
Sean Burke will be making his first start of the season for the White Sox. He came out of the bullpen in his first appearance, going 3 innings and giving up just 1 run on 3 hits. He also struck out 3 batters in that outing.
Chicago’s offense has struggled this season, as they are last in the league in home runs and are averaging just 3.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .222 and have the worst on-base percentage in the league. However, both Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi come into the game with 17 homers, which is the best mark on the team.
Both Vaughn and Benintendi have been swinging the bat well of late, with Vaughn hitting .394 over his last eight games, and Benintendi has a batting average of .303 over his last nine games. Luis Robert Jr. has also been swinging a hot bat, as he has a four-game hitting streak and has gone deep in two of his last four games.
Our prediction for today’s Athletics vs. White Sox game is to take the White Sox on the money line at +156. With the payout, we see this as a great value pick, as the White Sox are predicted to win this one by a score of 6-5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have JP Sears going five innings, and he is projected to finish with five strikeouts. As for the White Sox, they are predicted to finish with 11 strikeouts, and they have a higher predicted home run total than the Athletics.
Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Betting Tips
- We like the White Sox on the moneyline (+156)
- The White Sox are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Chicago White Sox Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | Out | Hip |
| Dominic Leone | Out | Elbow |
| Mike Clevinger | Out | Neck |
| Yoán Moncada | Out | Groin |
| Michael Soroka | Out | Shoulder |
| Matt Foster | Out | Back |
| Jimmy Lambert | Out | Shoulder |
| Jesse Scholtens | Out | Elbow |
| Steven Wilson | Out | Back |
| Jordan Leasure | Out | Shoulder |
| Drew Thorpe | Out | Forearm |
| Brooks Baldwin | Out | Wrist |
Oakland Athletics Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | Out | Shoulder |
| Trevor Gott | Out | Elbow |
| Ross Stripling | Out | Back |
| Miguel Andujar | Out | Abdomen |
| Michael Kelly | Out | Suspension |
| Austin Adams | Out | Elbow/Forearm |
| Esteury Ruiz | Out | Wrist |
| Luis Medina | Out | Elbow |
| Ken Waldichuk | Out | Arm |
| Osvaldo Bido | Out | Wrist |
