Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, August 25th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Athletics vs. White Sox
The Athletics take on the White Sox on Friday, August 25th 2023 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (37-91) vs. Chicago White Sox (50-78)
- Date: Friday, August 25th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
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Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Oakland Athletics travel to take on the Chicago White Sox hoping to find the win column as they have an overall record of just 37-91, placing the team 5th in the AL West. Heading into today's game, the Athletics will look to pick up a win on the road, as they have gone just 17-46 when playing away from home.
Being favored two times in 128 games, Oakland has a record against the runline of 61-67. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 69-54.
Zach Neal will take the mound having yet to factor into a decision, still sitting with a record of 0-0. Against the White Sox, Zach Neal is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 8.25. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .352. So far, Neal has given up five home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .453. Neal's WHIP of 1.92 comes along with a total of four walks allowed.
Oakland has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 28th in scoring with an average of 3.6 runs per game. Together, the Athletics' offense has the 21st-ranked batting average, at .223. So far, the team is the 19th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 132 deep shots. To date, Oakland has the MLB's 18th-rated OBP, sitting at .300.
Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Oakland, the White Sox have a record of just 50-78. This places the team 4th in the AL Central. Chicago has had their problems at home, going just 26-36 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chicago's record against the runline, while being favored 39 times in 128 games, sits at 63-65. The team has an over/under record of 59-63, with an average betting line of 9.
Dylan Cease gets the starting nod for Chicago, looking to improve his overall record of 5-6. Heading into action, Dylan Cease has an ERA of 4.50. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .240. Dylan Cease has given up 14 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .312. With a total of 63 walks, Cease has a WHIP of 1.41.
Chicago's offense enters play with the 23rd-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.1 runs per game. Through 129 games, the White Sox have the 15th-ranked batting average at .240. Overall, the team has hit 140 home runs, placing them 17th. Chicago's OBP of .295 places them 19th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Athletics vs. White Sox
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and Oakland, the White Sox are the betting favorite at -196 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 66.22%. The MLB predictive model shows Chicago picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the White Sox on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: White Sox -1.5
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