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Athletics vs. White Sox Series Finale: Athletics Favored as they Aim to Sweep the Series

The Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox will conclude their three game series on Thursday. The Athletics won the first game with a 12-3 victory. The starting pitchers for the final game will be JP Sears (4.24 ERA) for the Athletics and Davis Martin (4.24 ERA) for the White Sox. The Athletics are the favorites with a -150 opening line. Stay tuned for the Athletics vs. White Sox prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics -150 | White Sox +133
• Spread: Athletics -1.5 (+113) | White Sox +1.5 (-137)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 60%.

Oakland vs Chicago Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Athletics started the series strong with a dominant 12-3 win over the White Sox, showcasing their superiority. Tyler Soderstrom has been a standout player, leading the Majors in home runs with eight so far this season. Shae Langeliers and Jacob Wilson have also been key contributors to the team's success. JP Sears will be making his fourth start for Oakland, with a 1-2 record and a 4.24 ERA. The Athletics are ranked 17th in offense, 28th in defense, and hold a 7-10 record this season.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox recently won their first series of the season against the Red Sox, taking two out of three games. Despite their overall 4-12 record and bottom standing in the AL Central, they have shown improvement. Andrew Vaughn leads the team in RBIs and has been a key player, hitting two home runs while primarily serving as the DH. Luis Robert Jr. may be a potential trade piece midseason due to his slow start. Lenyn Sosa leads the team in hits. Right-handed pitcher Davis Martin has a 1-1 record and a 4.24 ERA in his three starts, with the team going 1-2 in those games. The White Sox currently have a power ranking of 16 and rank 26th in offense, scoring 3.33 runs per game, but possess the 5th ranked defense, allowing 3.53 runs per game. The Oakland Athletics recently won two out of three games against the White Sox in their last matchups.

Athletics favored on moneyline, consider runline bet for better value

The Athletics are favored on the moneyline, so consider taking advantage of the runline for better value in your bet. Chicago's offensive performance this season has fallen short, with three key batters hitting below .155. With players like Vargas, Vaughn, and Robert struggling to score runs, the White Sox have faced challenges in generating offensive momentum. Despite their efforts to field their strongest team, the White Sox rank 29th in runs scored, pushing them closer to the bottom with only the Rockies trailing behind. On the other hand, the Athletics have exceeded expectations this season, securing a 12th place ranking in runs scored. With Tyler Soderstrom leading the MLB in home runs, the Athletics have demonstrated their offensive prowess. Both pitchers have a similar 4.24 ERA in the upcoming matchup, indicating that the Athletics may have an advantage with their stronger offense. Consider betting on the Athletics to cover the runline.

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