The Chicago White Sox (79-58) and Oakland Athletics (74-63) play the opener of a three-game series Tuesday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.
White Sox RHP Jimmy Lambert (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his third start and fourth appearance. He has allowed 13 H and 4 BB with 8 K through 8 IP.
- Recalled Monday from Triple-A Charlotte as LHP Carlos Rodon’s start has been pushed to Wednesday.
- Received no-decision and allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits and a walk with 2 strikeouts over 3 innings Aug. 1 against the Cleveland Indians in his most recent start in the majors.
Athletics RHP James Kaprielian (7-4, 3.87 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 and 3.4 BB/9 through 97 2/3 IP.
- Yielded 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks across 4 innings in a no-decision Wednesday at the Detroit Tigers.
- Hasn’t taken a loss in five starts since his July 27 defeat at the San Diego Padres.
White Sox at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:17 a.m. ET.
- Money line: White Sox +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Athletics -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-170) | Athletics -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)
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Prediction
Athletics 8, White Sox 4
Money line (ML)
The ATHLETICS (-140) are worth playing lightly at home against Lambert, who has been shaky in his brief stints with the big club. Take advantage of the spot starter who is likely to turn it over to the Chicago bullpen fairly early. Kaprielian and the A’s are the play.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
ATHLETICS -1.5 (+135) are a decent play in the series opener, mainly because of the pitching disparity.
Bats haven’t been a problem for Oakland lately, save for its 8-0 Sunday loss at the Toronto Blue Jays. The A’s posted 6 or more runs in five of their last six games and won by 2 or more runs in each of their last three victories dating back to Aug. 29.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 9.5 (-102) is the way to go.
The Over is 5-1 in the Athletics’ last six outings as they are averaging 6.8 runs per game during the span. They have also allowed 6 or more runs in each of their last five outings.
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