| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| CHW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +145 |
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Oakland Athletics Set to Battle Chicago White Sox in Decisive Game Three of Series as Playoff Race Heats Up
The Oakland Athletics will take on the Chicago White Sox in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday, Sept. 15. The teams are currently tied, with each team having won one game. The White Sox recently broke their long home losing streak with a walk-off home run. The Athletics are looking to secure a win to stay in playoff contention. The game is set to begin at 2:10 P.M. EST, with JP Sears starting for the Athletics and Sean Burke starting for the White Sox. Oakland is the betting favorite, opening at -184, with the current line at Oakland -161.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Athletics -161 | White Sox +145
- Spread: Athletics -1.5 (-107) | White Sox +1.5 (-111)
- Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 62%.
Oakland vs Chicago Stats
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics have had a challenging season, currently holding a record of 65-84 and sitting in fourth place in the American League West division. They are 15.5 games back of the Astros for first place, making their playoff hopes slim. Despite winning three of their last five games, including a tough loss to the White Sox with a walk-off home run, Oakland's offense has struggled with a batting average of .234, ranking sixth worst in the league. Pitcher JP Sears will start Sunday's game with an 11-10 record and a 4.18 ERA, with the Athletics winning six straight road games with him on the mound. Overall, Oakland is ranked 25th in power rankings, 26th in offense, and 23rd in defense this season.
Chicago White Sox Analysis
The Chicago White Sox have had a tough season, with a record of 34-115. They have struggled both on the pitching mound and at the plate, leading to a frustrating year. However, they did manage to defeat the Athletics 7-6 on Sept. 14, ending a 16-game losing streak at home. Andrew Benintendi hit a walk-off homer in the ninth inning to secure the win. Despite the team's struggles, Benintendi expressed excitement about stepping up in clutch situations. In Sunday's game, Sean Burke will make his first career major league start after a relief appearance earlier in the week. The White Sox have had difficulty generating runs, ranking second to last in hits accumulated and hitting .221 as a team. They have also struggled against the American League West division, hitting just .195 in those matchups. Chicago has a power ranking of 30 and ranks last in offense, scoring an average of 3.05 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Oakland went 1-2 against the White Sox.
Rookie Pitcher Sean Burke to Debut for White Sox Against Oakland Athletics
Sean Burke, a newcomer to the pitching rotation, has been chosen to start for the White Sox on Sunday. Given Burke's limited Major League experience, the Athletics may have an opportunity to score against him early in the game. This will mark Burke's inaugural start at the Major League level following a relief appearance against the Guardians last week. Notably, Oakland has performed impressively in games started by JP Sears on the road, securing victories in their last six away matches with Sears on the mound. Considering Oakland's success on the road and the White Sox's recent struggles, it is likely that the Athletics will showcase a strong performance in this matchup. Therefore, it is advisable to consider selecting Oakland to cover in this game.
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