White Sox vs. Athletics Pick
Will the Oakland Athletics hand the Chicago White Sox another loss when the two meet up tonight at 9:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, Oakland is the slight favorite at home tonight, as the Athletics are getting odds of -125 to win. The White Sox are listed with odds of +115 to prevail, while the over/under total for the game has been set at 8.5 runs. Oakland swept the White Sox in Chicago just about a week ago.
MLB Quick Links: Scores & Matchups | Injuries | Odds Comparison | Betting Trends | ATS Stats
The pitching matchup tonight has Carlos Rodon (0-1, 0.00 ERA) making the start for the Sox to face Jharel Cotton (5-7, 5.02) of the Athletics. Rodon made his first start of the season last week and took the loss despite not giving up an earned run. Three runs scored on two hits due to errors. He did walk six batters as well. Cotton is coming off a five-inning, scoreless start against the White Sox in his last outing. He has 62 strikeouts with 30 walks this season and a 1.38 WHIP.
Chicago has been playing somewhat well lately. They have won four of their last six, including a weekend series win over the Rangers and a four-game split with the Yankees. The White Sox are 36-45 overall and 17-27 on the road. The Sox are putting up 4.58 runs per game while allowing 4.78. Avisail Garcia has been leading the team with 11 home runs, 17 doubles and 51 RBI and a .318 average. Jose Abreu is adding 15 home runs, 22 doubles and 55 RBI for the Sox.
The Athletics have been struggling, losing five straight, including three straight home losses to the Braves. Oakland is now 35-47 overall and 22-20 at home. Oakland is scoring 4.30 runs per game while allowing 5.30 per contest. The Athletics are being led by Khris Davis, who has 23 home runs and 57 RBI. Ryon Healy is adding 19 home runs, 18 doubles and 51 RBI.
Bet on White Sox vs. Athletics
Oakland has been struggling, but the Athletics had the White Sox’ number in Chicago and I suspect more of the same will happen in this series. Cotton was able to have one of his best starts against this very lineup and Rodon looked shaky in his first start despite not allowing an earned run. He struggled with his accuracy and put too many runners on, which led to one mistake blowing the game open.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: OAKLAND ATHLETICS -125