Oakland Athletics vs Chicago White Sox Preview
From Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have the White Sox and Athletics facing off in an AL matchup. Monday’s first pitch is set for 9:40 PM ET, and the forecast is clear with temperatures in the mid-70s. MLBN is carrying this one on TV.
The Athletics are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -175 compared to the White Sox at +148. Chicago will be looking to snap a 20-game losing streak, as they are 27-87 overall. Oakland is 46-67 and they are 5th in the AL West.
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Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the White Sox have recorded a 0-5 record, with a 1-4 performance on the runline.
- In the Athletics’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 3-2 (SU) with 3-2 against the spread.
- The Athletics have a straight-up record of 7-3 in their last ten games as the favorite, and a 3-7 record vs. the runline.
- Looking at the White Sox’s previous ten games as the underdog they are 0-10 straight-up and 2-8 vs. the runline.
Oakland Athletics vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
The White Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Twins with a 13-7 loss. Chicago was the +258 underdog on the money line going into this road game. Things really got away from the White Sox in the 2nd inning, as the Twins scored six runs in the inning. Chicago’s offense scored their only runs in the 3rd, going with a two-run homer.
Chris Flexen got the start for the White Sox and took the loss. He only lasted 1 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs. Offensively, the White Sox had 12 hits but only scored seven runs. Andrew Benintendi and Brooks Baldwin each had three hits and scored two runs. Benintendi also had a homer.
Chicago is on the road today to face the Athletics, and they are looking to snap their overall losing streak, which is currently at 20 games. The White Sox are 27-87 overall, and they are 41.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. So far, they have gone just 8-34 in divisional games.
The White Sox have struggled mightily as the underdog this year, going 22-84 in such games. At home, they are only 10-46 as the underdog. Chicago has dropped nine straight series and are 6-29-2 in series overall. This season, they are just 5-3 as the favorite.
Chicago has been a bad bet on the run line this season, going 48-66 overall. They have been especially bad on the road, where they are 23-34 vs. the run line. The White Sox have been favored in seven games this season, going 5-3 vs. the run line. They have been an underdog in 106 games, going 43-63 vs. the run line.
The Chicago White Sox are on the road today against the Oakland Athletics, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season and have an over/under record of 52-57. Their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 10-10-2. So far this season, 52 of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs, accounting for 45.6% of their games, while 40 games have had lines set below 8 runs, making up 35.1% of their games.
Today, Ky Bush gets the nod for the White Sox as they face the Athletics. It’s his chance to make a strong opening statement, as this will be his first time on the mound this year.
Chicago’s offense has been the worst in baseball this season, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. This is also the worst mark in the league. Their team batting average of .217 is also the worst in the league. The White Sox are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS.
Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. are the team’s top home run hitters this season, but both have struggled with their batting average, coming in at .235 and .214, respectively. Vaughn has gone 6/24 in his last six games, with two homers and four runs scored. Paul DeJong, Tommy Pham, and Martín Maldonado are all on hitting streaks for the White Sox.
The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the Dodgers with a 3-2 loss. Oakland was the +125 underdog at home going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Athletics, as they got on the board with two runs in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Dodgers scored twice in the top of the first.
Oakland started Osvaldo Bido, and he took the loss, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. The Athletics’s offense was carried by Brent Rooker, who went 1/4 with a homer and two RBIs.
The Athletics are 46-67 overall, putting them 5th in the AL West, where they trail the Mariners by 13 games. Oakland heads into today’s game having dropped two straight games, and they lost the final two games of their series vs. the Dodgers. So far, they are 16-20 in divisional games.
At home, the Athletics are 27-29 this season compared to a 19-38 mark on the road. This year, the Athletics have really struggled as the underdog, going 37-64. As the favorite, Oakland is 9-3, and they have dropped two straight at home as the favorite.
The Athletics have been a solid run line team this season, going 60-53 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 31-25. They have been a solid run line team as an underdog, going 55-46. Their run line record as a favorite is just 5-7.
When the Oakland Athletics play at home, the over/under line for their games is set at 8 runs, and their games have averaged a combined 8.8 runs per game this season. Overall, the A’s have gone 52-59 on the over/under this season, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 14-13-1. So far this season, 56 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, accounting for 49.6% of their games, while 29 games have had lower lines, making up 25.7% of their contests.
Left-hander JP Sears gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the White Sox at home. Sears has made 22 starts this year and has a record of 8-8 with a 4.53 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Sears has a WHIP of 1.25 and has allowed a total of 17 home runs. One thing to note is that his ERA at home is 9.11 compared to 4.28 on the road. Sears is coming off a start in which he didn’t allow a run, going seven innings of work and picking up the win. Before that, he had allowed at least two earned runs in three straight starts.
As a team, the Athletics are batting just .231 this season, which is 20th in the league. However, they do have the 4th most home runs in the league and are averaging 4.1 runs per game. Oakland has been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game, compared to just 3.7 runs per game on the road.
Brent Rooker has been the Athletics’ top power threat this season, as his 28 homers are 5th best in the league. He is also 4th in the league with 81 RBIs. Rooker has been hot of late, going 11/39 in his last 10 games with five homers. Miguel Andujar is also swinging a hot bat, as he is on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 12/40 in his last 10 games.
Our prediction for this White Sox vs. Athletics matchup is to take the over, with the line being set at 8 runs. We have the Athletics winning this one by a final score of 6-5, meaning there is some room for this line to move up to 8.5 runs and we would still feel good about taking the over.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have J.P. Sears picking up the win for the Athletics, and his strikeout projection is five, which is towards the bottom of the league in terms of starters. As for the White Sox, they are projected to finish with 10 strikeouts, which is the fifth most in the league.
Oakland Athletics vs Chicago White Sox Betting Tips
- Take the Athletics on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the White Sox (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Oakland Athletics Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | Out | Shoulder |
| Trevor Gott | Out | Elbow |
| Michael Kelly | Out | Suspension |
| Esteury Ruiz | Out | Wrist |
| Luis Medina | Out | Elbow |
| Dany Jiménez | Out | Oblique |
| Tyler Soderstrom | Out | Wrist |
| Ken Waldichuk | Out | Arm |
| Mason Miller | Out | Finger |
| Jacob Wilson | Out | Hamstring |
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 | Elbow |
| Jimmy Lambert | Out | Shoulder |
| Jesse Scholtens | Out | Elbow |
| Jordan Leasure | Out | Shoulder |
| Drew Thorpe | Out | Forearm |
