MLB Predictions: Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Betting Analysis & Picks (Aug 5)
We just might have our White Sox vs Athletics prediction cut out for us. The White Sox, with a dismal 27-87 record, sit last in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 41.5 games. They have lost 20 straight games, trailing their MLB standings in the dust, the longest streak in the majors this year, and are just 8-34 against other AL Central teams. At home, they are 17-40, and on the road, they are 10-47. As favorites, they are 5-3, but as underdogs, they are 22-84. In day games, they are 10-38 compared to 17-49 at night.
Meanwhile, the Athletics have a 46-67 record, placing them last in the AL West, 13 games behind the Mariners. They are 16-20 in divisional games and have lost two straight games. Brent Rooker hit a home run, and Miguel Andujar went 2/4. The Athletics’ games average 8.8 runs, with an over/under record of 52-59. When the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone over 14 times, under 13 times, and pushed once. They have a better run line record at home, going 31-25, but struggle as favorites, going just 5-7. We’ll just have to see how this particular item on the MLB schedule pans out.
CHW vs OAK Game Information
| Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics |
| Location of the Game: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland |
| Date and Time: Monday, August 5th 9:40 ET |
| Season: Regular |
| How to watch: MLBN |
White Sox vs Athletics Prediction Betting Odds
Next, we have the MLB odds for this great MLB matchup, which are the basis for our MLB picks.
White Sox vs Athletics AI Prediction and SportsBettingAI Picks
| TEAM | AI PICKS | SportBettingAI PICKS | |||
| White Sox | 5 | 11 | CHW +1.5 (-149) | OAK -175 | OVER 8 |
| Athletics | 6 | ||||
- AI Picks: Oakland Athletics 6 – Chicago White Sox 5
- SBAI Picks: Run Line White Sox +1.5 -149 | ML Athletics -175 | OVER 8 RUNS
Chicago White Sox Game Analysis
Ky Bush takes the mound for the White Sox in today’s game versus the Athletics. It’s his opportunity to start the season on the right foot, as this will be his first outing of the year.
Benny goes yard! pic.twitter.com/kZJI3XCdup
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 4, 2024
In MLB team stats, the Chicago White Sox have struggled offensively this season, ranking last in the league in runs per game (3.1) and batting average (.217). Their home run total of 96 is 25th in the league, and their OBP of .277 is also 25th. Two of their top hitters this season have been Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. Vaughn leads the team in home runs (13) and RBIs (50), while Robert Jr. is second on the team in home runs (12) and fifth in RBIs (26). In terms of recent performances, Andrew Benintendi has been hitting well, going 5 for 16 with 2 runs, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs over his last 5 games. Martín Maldonado leads the team with a 5-game hitting streak.
Oakland Athletics Game Analysis
Regarding the Athletics MLB player stats, left-hander JP Sears gets the start for the Athletics today, aiming to build off his last outing where he didn’t give up a run. On July 30th against the Giants, Sears went seven innings and picked up the win. Overall, Sears has made 22 starts this season with an 8-8 record, a 4.53 ERA, and a 1.25 WHIP. Opposing batters are hitting .252 off him this season. In his 22 appearances, Sears has turned in seven quality starts, averaging 6.94 strikeouts and 2.49 walks per nine innings.
Absolutely no doubt about that one 🚀
Brent Rooker’s 28th home run of the season ties it up. pic.twitter.com/hHamE4uJHc
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 4, 2024
Athletics Offensive Stats:
- 25th in runs per game (4.1)
- 3.7 runs per game on the road
- 4th in home runs (146)
- Brent Rooker: .290 BA, 28 HR, hitting .300 with 4 HR in last 8 games
- Miguel Andujar: .323 BA over last 8 games, 5-game hitting streak
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