Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics MLB Betting Prediction

MLB White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Prediction 8/5/2024

The Chicago White Sox (27-87) travel to face off against the Oakland Athletics (46-67) on Monday, August 5th. This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland and televised on MLBN. Both the White Sox and Athletics are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 8:40 CT.

White Sox vs. Athletics Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Athletics (-175)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
  • In their last 15 games, the Athletics have scored 5 or more runs in 9 games, showing strong offensive performance.
  • The Athletics have a 6-3 record in their last 9 home games, indicating a home-field advantage.
  • In their last 15 games, the Athletics have won 8 games, demonstrating a positive trend in recent performance.
  • The Athletics have outscored their opponents by a total of 18 runs in their last 15 games, showcasing effective run production.
  • In their last 5 home games, the Athletics have won 3 games while scoring an average of 6.4 runs per game.

White Sox vs Athletics

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The Athletics 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 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 two runs in the 3rd.

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 hit a homer in the 3rd.

Chicago has struggled mightily this season, with an overall record of 27-87 and a 20-game losing streak. They are 5th in the AL Central, 41.5 games behind the Guardians. The White Sox have a 6-29-2 series record and are 48-66 against the run line this season.

For games with an O/U line of 8 runs, the White Sox have a 10-10-2 record. Their average O/U line for the season is 8 runs, and they have played 52 games with O/U lines above 8 runs and 40 games with O/U lines below 8 runs.

Ky Bush Gets The Start For The White Sox

Ky Bush takes the mound for the White Sox in today’s game versus the Athletics. It’s his opportunity to start the season on the right foot, as this will be his first outing of the year.

White Sox Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense has been really struggling this season, as they are last in the league in batting average and on-base percentage, and they are also 30th in the league in runs scored. The White Sox are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, and this number doesn’t get any better when they are at home or on the road. As a team, they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and slugging percentage.

Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. are the White Sox top home run hitters this season, but both players are batting under .235 for the season. Vaughn has been better of late, going 6/24 in his last six games with two homers and six RBIs. Paul DeJong and Martín Maldonado are both on five-game hitting streaks.

The Athletics Took The Last Game Of This Series

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 only had three hits, and Brent Rooker’s one hit was a home run. Miguel Andujar scored the team’s other run, going 2/4 at the plate.

As underdogs, the Athletics have been profitable on the run line, with a 55-46 record. Overall, they are 60-53 against the run line. Oakland’s games have averaged 8.8 runs this season, and their over/under record is 52-59. When the total is set at 8 runs, their O/U record is 14-13-1.

Oakland is 5th in the AL West with a 46-67 record, 13 games behind the Mariners. They have lost two straight games and the series to the Dodgers before that. At home, the Athletics are 27-29, while on the road, they are 19-38.

JP Sears Gets The Start For The Athletics

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 issued just 2.49 walks per nine innings compared to 6.94 strikeouts. One of his best outings of the year came in his most recent start, where he went seven innings, didn’t allow a run, and gave up just three hits. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.

Athletics Offense Breakdown

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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 have the 7th best isolated power mark in the league. Oakland’s offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. At home, they are averaging 4.5 runs per contest.

Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .290 and has gone 11/39 with five homers over his last 10 games. Rooker’s 81 RBIs is 4th in the league, and he is also 5th in the league in homers. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 21 homers but is batting just .210 for the season.

White Sox vs Athletics Prediction

We see the Athletics taking this one at home, and with their money line sitting at -175, there is some solid value there. However, we actually like the over in this game, with the line at 8 runs. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Athletics.

Looking at the starting pitchers, J.P. Sears is projected to go just four innings, and his strikeout numbers aren’t great, as we have him finishing with five K’s. As for the White Sox, they are predicted to finish with 10 strikeouts as a team.


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