Marcus Semien and the Oakland Athletics are making a road trip to Guaranteed Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox. MLB Network will broadcast this AL showdown and the first pitch will be at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox Odds
Chicago (+160) is coming into this one as the underdog against Oakland (-170) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this one at 11 runs (-105 for the over and -115 for the under). This game currently has a runline of Athletics -1.5 (-120) and White Sox +1.5 (+100).
The White Sox are 51-62 straight up (SU) and 53-60 against the spread (ATS). The team has gained 5.4 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 11.9 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread six times in its last seven games and the under has hit in three of those seven. The Athletics have gone 65-50 SU this year and are 60-55 ATS. In total, the club has gained 11.7 units for moneyline gamblers and 3.3 units ATS. Oakland’s covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in three of those seven.
Chicago games have a 50-58-5 over/under record in 2019. Oakland has an over/under record of 54-57-4.
Right-hander Mike Fiers will get the start for the visiting Athletics. Fiers is 10-3 with a 3.46 ERA and 91 strikeouts. He’s 1-0 with four strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA against Chicago this year.
The White Sox are sending lefty Ross Detwiler (1-2, 5.72 ERA) to the mound. Detwiler has 18 strikeouts and five walks to his name as well as a WHIP of 1.48. Detwiler is 0-0 with a 10.80 ERA against Oakland this year.
Oakland’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starters own a 4.16 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 6.84 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.09, along with a K/9 of 8.90.
The Athletics offense has slashed .245/.322/.440 on its way to 5.1 runs scored per game this season, including 5.0 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Oakland’s offense has been powered by shortstop Marcus Semien and outfielder Ramon Laureano, who collectively have launched 40 home runs. Semien is slashing .278/.364/.481 with 19 home runs, 55 RBIs and 86 runs scored. Laureano (.284/.334/.518) has produced 21 homers, 58 RBIs, 67 runs and 12 stolen bases.
In the home-team dugout, Chicago’s pitchers have given up 5.2 runs per game overall this year. Its starters have a 5.29 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.33 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 8.1 K/9.
The Chicago offense is putting up 4.2 runs per outing, including 4.6 per game over its last 10 games and 7.2 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .347/.406/.518 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
The White Sox batters have been led by Leury Garcia and Jose Abreu. Garcia is hitting .290/.322/.393 with seven home runs, 34 RBIs, 72 runs and 12 steals, and Abreu’s line is .271/.310/.482 with 24 homers, 83 RBIs and 55 runs.
The Athletics have gained 11.1 units and are 17-12 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has cashed in 15 of those games, compared to 12 that’ve gone under against left-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the White Sox have lost 8.3 units and are 29-45 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has cashed in 32 of those games, compared to 38 that went under.
Athletics at White Sox MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Athletics, ATS Winner – Athletics, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Oakland has recorded 14 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Chicago has 19 XBH over its last five.
- The White Sox have won four of their last five games SU.
- The Oakland defense has allowed three errors over the last 10 games, compared to 10 errors for Chicago over its last 10.
- The Athletics have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The White Sox have hit eight over their last 10.
- The Athletics have a total OPS of .762 this season, including an OPS of .812 against left-handed pitchers. The White Sox’ OPS sits at .712 overall and .743 against lefties.
