Oakland Athletics (36-91) vs. Chicago White Sox (50-77) Last season
Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox 8/25/2023 – The Athletics won two of their past three games and are performing well. They will look to maintain the momentum by defeating the White Sox, marking their third victory in their previous four games. Oakland scores 3.57 runs per game on average. Their league-leading .223 batting average ranks 30th. They rank 28th in on-base percentage (.300) and 30th in slugging percentage (.364).
With a victory in their most recent game, the White Sox ended their two-game losing streak. They will strive to maintain the momentum by defeating the Athletics, which would be their third victory in their previous five games. Chicago scores 4.13 runs per game on average. Their league-leading batting average of 239 ranks them 23rd. They rank 30th in on-base percentage (.295) and 26th in slugging percentage (.386). For insightful predictions, consider exploring accurate baseball picks from reputable sources.
Athletics vs. White Sox Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 25, 2023 7:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Guaranteed Rate Field, IL |
| TV: | NSCA |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Zach Neal (0-0, ERA: 8.25) vs Dylan Cease (5-6, ERA: 4.50)
At 5.96 runs per game, Oakland’s pitching ranks among the worst in the league. The Athletics’ opponents’ batting average against them is .270, which ranks 28th in the league. Both their 5.76 ERA and 1.54 WHIP rank them 30th. In his previous outing, Neal allowed seven hits and five runs in 3.1 innings, which resulted in Baltimore losing 12-1.
The pitching for Chicago was not strong; the squad allowed 5.09 runs per game. The White Sox are 18th in the league with a .247 opponent batting average. Their 1.41 WHIP and 4.80 ERA both rank 26th. In his most recent start, Cease defeated Colorado 10-5 after allowing eight hits and five runs over 4.2 innings.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago White Sox -192, Total Odds: 9
The White Sox’s last four games were divided. However, they had a strong offensive performance, scoring 20 runs in their final four games. They will play well offensively again since Neal, who was only used out of the bullpen this season, isn’t pitching well right now after allowing six runs in his last 5.1 innings. Oakland has the poorest bullpen in the league, so they will have difficulty slowing down the White Sox in this game. He gave up four runs in his sole start against the White Sox.
The Athletics won two of their past three contests, but nine of their last ten road contests ended in losses. Their recent three road games saw them score 15 runs, demonstrating their strong offensive performance. However, they will have trouble scoring in this contest due to their offensive struggles against right-handers and Cease’s strong recent home appearances, where he only allowed six runs in three starts. He will restrain the Athletics’ offense after allowing four runs in his previous three starts against them. In order to cover the money line, choose Chicago.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 6 of Oakland’s last 7 matches. The Oakland Athletics are 4-9 SU in their last 13 matches. The Oakland Athletics are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches against Chi White Sox. The Oakland Athletics are 2-9 SU in their last 11 matches on the road.
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 matches. The Chi White Sox are 3-9 SU in their last 12 matches. The total went OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 matches against Oakland. The Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches at home. The total went OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 matches against an opponent in the American League.
Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox 8/25/2023 Betting Picks
The total went OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 matches against an opponent in the American League. The total went OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 matches against an American League Central Division opponent. The Oakland Athletics are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches played on a Friday. The Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches against an American League West Division division opponent. The total went OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 matches played in August. For comprehensive insights, consider exploring premium sports picks from reputable sources.
Free Pick and Prediction: Chicago White Sox will win 6-2.