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Athletics Favored to Win Against White Sox in Sunday's Matchup at Sutter Health Park

On Sunday, the White Sox will face the Athletics in the closer of their three-game series at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. The Athletics are currently favored to win with a moneyline of -215 and a total of 9.5 runs. The first pitch is set for 4:05 PM ET, with Davis Martin starting for the White Sox and Osvaldo Bido starting for the Athletics. Despite Oakland being the favorite, the betting line has not moved from -208. Stay updated on this matchup and more MLB picks for Sunday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +187 | Athletics -208
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-110) | Athletics -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 68%.

Chicago vs Oakland Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox suffered a 10th defeat in 12 games after blowing a 3-1 lead at Sutter Health Park last Friday. They have allowed more than three runs nine times during this stretch. Chicago surrendered 11 hits in the opening game of the series and currently give up an average of 4.38 runs per game, ranking 17th in the MLB. They score an average of 3.19 runs per game, ranking 28th, with a .205/.280/.316 slash line, 31 doubles, and 20 home runs in 839 at-bats. Brooks Baldwin leads the team with a .733 OPS, three home runs, and 12 RBI in 68 at-bats. Davis Martin is set to start on Sunday with a 1-3 record, 3.95 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP in five starts this season. In his last outing, Martin took a loss against the Minnesota Twins, allowing two unearned runs in five innings. He is 0-1 with a 3.68 ERA in two career starts and one relief appearance against the Athletics. Chicago is currently ranked 28th in power rankings, with an offense ranked 28th and defense ranked 17th, holding a 6-20 record this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics nearly lost a three-run lead last Friday but ultimately secured their third consecutive win by defeating the Texas Rangers. Mason Miller served a two-run homer before earning his eighth save of the season. The team has been scoring an average of 4.42 runs per game, ranking 13th in the MLB, while their defense has been struggling, giving up an average of 5.04 runs per game, ranking 27th. Osvaldo Bido is set to pitch Sunday with a record of 2-2 this season. Despite a recent rough outing, he had a strong start against the Chicago White Sox last week. The Athletics have a power ranking of 27 and are currently 13-13 overall. The team has suffered three straight losses against the Chicago White Sox in their recent matchups.

Athletics have offensive advantage over White Sox as they prep for upcoming game

The Athletics appear to have a stronger offensive lineup compared to the White Sox, making them a favorable choice. Osvaldo Bido, who performed exceptionally well in the previous game against the White Sox last week, is expected to deliver an improved performance. Bido has a favorable track record against the current White Sox lineup, with solid pitching statistics. In contrast, the Athletics have had better success against Davis Martin, the White Sox pitcher for the upcoming game. Recent performance metrics indicate that the Athletics have outperformed the White Sox against right-handed pitchers, based on their OPS and wRC+ over the past 10 days. Considering these factors, the Athletics seem to have a competitive advantage in the upcoming game.

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