Oakland Athletics (37-91) vs. Chicago White Sox (50-78)
Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox 8/26/2023 – The Athletics won three of their past four games and are performing well. They will attempt to maintain the momentum by defeating the White Sox once more, which would mark their fourth victory in the previous six games. Oakland scores 3.60 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 (.367). For the Athletics, Brent Rooker was their star batter. He leads the squad in batting average (.245), home runs (22), and RBI (55).
The White Sox faced a loss against the Athletics in the series’ opening game, following their victory over the Mariners. They are determined to bounce back on Saturday, aiming for their second win in the last three games. Chicago’s average run score stands at 4.13 per game. They hold the 22nd-best batting average in the league (.240), rank 30th in on-base percentage (.295), and 25th in slugging percentage (.388). Luis Robert Jr. stands out with 34 home runs and 69 RBI, while Andrew Benintendi leads the team with a .277 batting average. Get insights and predictions with exclusive baseball picks today.
Athletics vs. White Sox Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 26, 2023 7:10 PM ET. |
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| Where: | Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL |
| TV: | NBC Sports Chicago |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
JP Sears (2-10, ERA: 4.54) vs Touki Toussaint (1-6, ERA: 5.30)
Due to poor pitching, Oakland was allowing 5.95 runs per game. The Athletics’ opponents’ batting average against them is .271, which ranks 28th in the league. Both their 5.76 ERA and 1.54 WHIP rank them 30th. In his previous start, Sears allowed nine hits, 7 runs, and four innings of work, which resulted in a 12-1 defeat for Baltimore.
Toussaint (career record of 11–13) has a 5.33 earned run average, allowing 7.6 hits per 9 innings. In his pro baseball career, he faced 1,009 batters and has a 1.62 K/BB ratio. He has a WHIP of 1.491, a FIP of 5.4, 133 earned runs permitted, and a WHIP of 1.491. In 224 innings pitched so far in his MLB career, Toussaint struck out 235 batters while giving up 190 hits.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Oakland Athletics +110, Total Odds: 9
Three of the Athletics’ last four games ended in victories. They scored 19 runs in their last four games, thanks to their strong offensive play. Given that Toussaint struggled recently, giving up 18 runs in his last four starts, expect them to play well offensively in this game. He struggled to contain the Athletics in his last two home outings, giving up 11 runs. Six of the White Sox’s last eight matches and six of their last seven at home ended in losses.
They had offensive difficulties during that time, scoring only 15 runs in their previous four games. Sears pitched well lately with the exception of his most recent start, allowing 10 runs in his prior four starts. In his last five road starts, he allowed seven runs and will restrain Chicago’s offense. Pick Oakland to cover the spread.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 7 of Oakland’s last 8 matches. The Oakland Athletics are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches. The Oakland Athletics are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches against the Chi White Sox. The Oakland Athletics are 5-15 SU in their last 20 matches on the road. The Oakland Athletics are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches when playing on the road against the Chi White Sox.
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox’s last 8 matches. The Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches. The total went OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 matches against Oakland. The Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 matches at home. The Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches when playing at home against Oakland.
Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox 8/26/2023 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 total went OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 matches against an opponent in the American League.
The Athletics have secured victory in 37 out of 127 games this season when picked as underdogs, accounting for 29.1%. In instances where they were listed as underdogs with a moneyline of at least +105 or worse, they have triumphed 34 times out of 120 opportunities. Bookmakers’ provided moneyline for this game indicates a 48.8% probability of the Athletics winning. The total has gone over in 68 out of the 129 games played by Oakland and its opponents this season. Gain insights with exclusive expert sports picks today.
Free Pick and Prediction: Oakland Athletics will win 6-4