Oakland Athletics vs Chicago White Sox Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 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.