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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 Sunday, August 27th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Athletics vs. White Sox
The Athletics take on the White Sox on Sunday, August 27th 2023 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (38-92) vs. Chicago White Sox (51-79)
- Date: Sunday, August 27th 2023
- Time: 2:10 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 (38-92). In the AL West standings, the team ranks 5th. Oakland has gone 18-47 in their games on the road.
Oakland's record against the runline sits at 62-68 while being favored two times in 130 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 70-55 with an average betting line of 9.
For Oakland, Paul Blackburn will look to pick up a win over Chicago, as he has a record of 3-3. With an ERA of 4.00, Paul Blackburn has had his struggles on the mound. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .281. Opposing hitters have gone deep seven times against Paul Blackburn, who has a WOBA allowed of .326. With a total of 27 walks, Blackburn has a WHIP of 1.45.
On offense, Oakland has struggled to bring runners across the plate, averaging just 3.7 runs per game. So far, the Athletics have combined for a team batting average of .224, placing them 20th in the league. In terms of home runs, Oakland ranks 22nd, with a total of 134 long balls. Oakland's overall OBP of .302 puts 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 51-79. This places the team 4th in the AL Central. In their 64 games at Guaranteed Rate Field, the White Sox have a record of just 27-37.
Chicago's record against the runline, while being favored 41 times in 130 games, sits at 64-66. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 60-64.
For Chicago, Mike Clevinger will look to pick up a win over Oakland, as he has a record of 5-6. Through 17 appearances, Mike Clevinger has an ERA of 3.47. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .226. Opposing hitters have gone deep 11 times against Mike Clevinger, who has a WOBA allowed of .303. Clevinger has a WHIP of 1.29, with 36 walks allowed.
Chicago has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 25th in scoring with an average of 4.1 runs per game. So far, the White Sox have combined for a team batting average of .239, placing them 16th in the league. In terms of home runs, Chicago ranks 18th, with a total of 145 long balls. 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 -130 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 56.52%. 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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