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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 Saturday, August 26th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Athletics vs. White Sox
The Athletics take on the White Sox on Saturday, August 26th 2023 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (38-91) vs. Chicago White Sox (50-79)
- Date: Saturday, August 26th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
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Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Oakland Athletics come into this road contest vs Chicago with a below .500 record (38-91). In the AL West standings, the team ranks 5th. Oakland will be looking to pick things up on the road, as they have gone just 18-46 to start the season.
Oakland's record against the runline, while being favored two times in 129 games, sits at 62-67. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 70-54.
JP Sears gets the starting nod for Oakland, looking to improve his overall record of 2-10. Currently, JP Sears has an ERA of 4.61. Currently, opponents are batting just .240 against the left-hander. JP Sears has given up 28 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .326. Sears' WHIP of 1.20 comes along with a total of 35 walks allowed.
Oakland is the 26th-ranked scoring team this season, and with an average of 3.7 runs per game being hard to come by for the lineup. The Athletics' combined batting average currently sits at .224, placing them 22nd in the league. Overall, the team has hit 134 home runs, placing them 21st. Oakland's OBP of .302 places them 17th in the league.
Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Oakland, the White Sox have a record of just 50-79. This places the team 4th in the AL Central. Chicago has had their problems at home, going just 26-37 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Being favored 40 times in 129 games, Chicago has a record against the runline of 63-66. The team has an over/under record of 60-63, with an average betting line of 9.
The White Sox will send Touki Toussaint to the mound with an overall record of 1-6. Against the Athletics, Touki Toussaint is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 5.30. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .213 against him. Touki Toussaint has given up eight home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .320. Toussaint's WHIP of 1.55 comes along with a total of 41 walks allowed.
Chicago's offense comes into this game averaging 4.1 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The White Sox's combined batting average currently sits at .239, placing them 18th in the league. So far, the team is the 17th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 142 deep shots. Throughout the season, Chicago is ranked 20th in OBP (.295).
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 -124 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 55.36%. The MLB predictive model shows the Athletics knocking off Chicago in an upset win. It is recommended to take Oakland on the moneyline with some positive odds.
Recommended Betting Pick: Athletics Moneyline +104
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