The Oakland Athletics (64-83) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (33-114) on Friday, September 13th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on NBCS. Both the Athletics and White Sox are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 6:40 CT.
Athletics vs. White Sox Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Athletics (-127)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- Oakland Athletics have won 6 out of their last 10 games.
- In the last 15 games, the Athletics have scored 5 or more runs in 7 games.
- Oakland has a recent head-to-head win against the White Sox, with a 3-2 victory on August 7th.
- The Athletics have won 4 out of their last 6 away games.
- Oakland has scored 9 runs in three separate games within the last 15 games, showing their offensive potential.
Athletics vs White Sox
The White Sox Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the Astros with a 6-3 loss on the road. Oakland was the +226 underdog going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Athletics, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Astros scored two runs in the bottom of the 2nd.
Oakland started Mitch Spence, and he took the loss, going seven innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits. The Athletics also wasted a big game from Tyler Nevin, who homered in the 2nd inning, going 1/4.
On the road, the Athletics have a 28-44 record and have been a much better play as the underdog on the run line, going 75-56. Their average run differential is -0.6 runs per game, but they have been outscored by an average of 0.8 runs per game on the road. Overall, their over/under record is 69-76, and the average run total in their games is 8.8 runs per game.
Oakland is 14.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West and has a 64-83 overall record. As the favorite, they are 11-5 straight up, but as the underdog, they are 53-78. Against the AL West, they have a 21-25 record. The over has hit in their last two games, and their games with an O/U line of 8 runs are 18-16-1 this season.
Brady Basso Gets The Start For The Athletics
Brady Basso is getting the start for the Oakland Athletics today on the road against the White Sox. This will be his first start of the season after making 3 appearances out of the bullpen. His last outing was a 6-inning start vs. the Tigers, where he struck out 6 and gave up 3 hits.
Athletics Offense Breakdown
As a team, the Athletics are 26th in the league in runs scored, averaging just 4.1 runs per game. However, they have been one of the league’s top power-hitting clubs, ranking 5th in the league in home runs. Oakland’s team batting average of .234 is 18th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of strikeouts. Their team on-base percentage of .303 is also below the league average.
Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .298 with a team-high 36 home runs and 102 RBIs. He has also been hot of late, going 10/31 in his last seven games with three homers. Miguel Andujar is also swinging a hot bat, as he comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak.
The White Sox Took The Last Game Of This Series
The White Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Guardians with a 6-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 3rd inning before the Guardians scored three runs in the inning. Chicago was the +199 underdog at home going into the game.
Davis Martin got the start for the White Sox and took the loss. He only lasted three innings, giving up five earned runs on six hits. The White Sox’s offense scored their four runs on eight hits and didnjson’t hit a home run.
The White Sox have struggled mightily this season, with an overall series record of 6-40-2 and 20 straight series losses. Against the run line, they are 58-89, including a 29-46 record at home and 29-43 on the road. Chicago’s O/U record is 63-76, and games have averaged 8.3 runs per game.
Chicago’s current losing streak stands at three games, and they trail the Guardians by 51 games in the AL Central. The White Sox have an 8-41 record against AL Central teams this season and are 5th in the division with a 33-114 overall record.
Garrett Crochet Gets The Start For The White Sox
White Sox starter Garrett Crochet comes into the game with a record of 6-11 and an ERA of 3.83. Looking at his overall numbers, Crochet has made 29 starts, and opponents are batting .218 this season. In his 29 appearances, Crochet has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 12.83 strikeouts per nine innings. Crochet’s last outing came on September 7th, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in two innings of work. Before that, he had given up just one earned run in three straight outings.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is 30th in the MLB. The White Sox are also last in the league in home runs and have the worst team on-base percentage and OPS in the league. However, they do have a few players who are swinging the bat well of late, as Andrew Vaughn is hitting .379 over his last seven games, with two homers.
One of the White Sox’s top power threats this season has been Andrew Vaughn, who has 17 homers and is batting .244 for the season. His 63 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Andrew Benintendi is second on the team in homers and RBIs, but he is batting just .220 for the year.
Athletics vs White Sox Prediction
We are in agreement with the majority of the public and are predicting the Athletics to pick up a win on the road against the White Sox. If you’re looking to bet the money line, you can get the Athletics at -127.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Garrett Crochet going 6 innings and finishing with seven strikeouts. However, we have him as the 18th best option in terms of fantasy points among starters.
Offensively, we have the White Sox finishing with nine hits compared to the Athletics with eight. However, the White Sox are projected to finish with just four runs compared to the Athletics with five.
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Last updated:September 13, 2024 Athletics, White Sox