Chicago White Sox vs
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Chicago White Sox Looking to Secure First Road Series Win Against Sacramento Athletics

The Chicago White Sox (6-19) will be looking to secure their first road series win of the season as they face the Sacramento Athletics (12-13) at Sutter Health Park on Saturday afternoon. Jonathan Cannon (0-3, 4.81 ERA) will start for the White Sox, while Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 5.64 ERA) will be on the mound for the Athletics. Sacramento has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Chicago, with the Athletics taking the first series of the season 3-0. Oakland is currently the favorite to win the game, opening at -205. Please note that this preview was written before Friday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +184 | Athletics -205
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-108) | Athletics -1.5 (-111)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 67%.

Chicago vs Oakland Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox recently snapped their three-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota, their second win in 13 road games. They will be looking to continue their momentum and pick up their third road win in their last 14 games when they play on Saturday. Despite ranking last in the league in runs scored, batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage, Lenyn Sosa leads the team with a .265 batting average, Andrew Benintendi has hit four home runs, and Andrew Vaughn leads in RBI. On the defensive side, the team is giving up an average of 4.32 runs per game and opponents have a .239 batting average against them. In their last game, Cannon gave up six hits and four runs in a 4-2 loss to Boston. The White Sox currently have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 30th in offense, 15th in defense, and have a record of 6-19 this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Sacramento Athletics recently rebounded from a series loss to Houston by securing a series win against Texas. They aim to continue their positive momentum as they face the White Sox in their upcoming games. Sacramento's offensive stats are solid, with a batting average of .254, ranking seventh in the league, and a slugging percentage of .432, ranking fourth. Jacob Wilson leads the team with a .330 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom leads in home runs and RBI. However, their defensive performance has room for improvement, as they are giving up an average of 5.04 runs per game, ranking 27th in the league. In their last game, Springs struggled on the mound, resulting in a 14-1 loss to Milwaukee. Overall, the Oakland Athletics have a power ranking of 27 and are currently 12-13 for the season. In their recent matchups, Chicago has emerged victorious with a 3-0 record against Oakland.

The Chicago White Sox Favored Over Oakland Athletics in Pitching Matchup

The Chicago White Sox have won two of their last five games, with the Oakland Athletics splitting their last four games. Chicago appears to have the advantage in this matchup due to Springs' recent struggles on the mound, allowing 18 runs in his last four starts, including nine runs in two home starts. With Sacramento's bullpen also facing challenges, they may have difficulty slowing down the White Sox offense. On the other hand, Cannon has performed well for the White Sox, giving up only 10 runs in three starts. He held the Athletics scoreless in their previous meeting and is expected to continue his strong performance. Therefore, it is recommended to consider Chicago as the favored pick on the money line.

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