The Oakland Athletics (38-63) take on the Chicago White Sox (49-49) Friday in the 1st game of a 3-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: This is their first meeting.
Oakland has been on a roll with 7 wins in its last 10 contests, and the A’s are 12-8 over their last 20. They’re coming off a 3-game sweep of the division-leading Houston Astros in something no one saw coming. They’re still 27 1/2 games back and are likely to see key parts become former teammates very soon.
The White Sox are 3-3 coming out of the All-Star break and continue to resemble mediocrity. However, for as much drama and disappointment their first half brought, they’re still just 3 games out in the AL Central and could be lurking like a shark at feeding time with the trade deadline approaching.
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Athletics at White Sox projected starters
RHP James Kaprielian vs. RHP Lance Lynn
Kaprielian (1-5, 4.74 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 74 IP.
- Has a 2.76 ERA over his last 6 starts.
- Faced the White Sox last Sept. and allowed 1 ER on 5 H and 2 BB with 4 K in 4 IP.
Lynn (1-3, 6.43 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 42 IP.
- Had his best performance of the year in his last outing with 6-scoreless IP, 3 H, 1 BB and 6 K.
- He’s 3-0 with a 2.20 ERA and 41 K in 28 2/3 IP in his last 5 starts vs. Oakland (2019-21).
Athletics at White Sox odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Athletics +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | White Sox -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-130) | White Sox -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Athletics at White Sox picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 3, Athletics 1
Money line
What really stands out is how well Lynn pitched in his last outing against Cleveland. Lynn hasn’t been himself after missing the first 2 months of the season with a knee injury.
He has been rather unlucky with a .333 BABIP, too. His fly ball rate is down, his ground ball rate is up, and his 5.3% BB% is the lowest of his career. That last start begins a hot streak for him. The White Sox ride him to victory Friday. Take the WHITE SOX FIRST 5 INNINGS (-130) because the -205 full game ML is too steep.
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Run line/Against the spread
The White Sox and run line haven’t been a good combination this year and simply put, they’ve underachieved. They’re 15-33 on the RL at home. Seven of their last 10 wins have been by more than 1 run, though. The Athletics are hot, and I’d like more than +105, but LEAN WHITE SOX -1.5 (+105) for a HALF UNIT.
Over/Under
This felt like an Under game to me before noticing the wind is blowing in from center field at 5 mph. That should keep the White Sox from putting up a 5-spot, and I believe Lynn deals.
The Under is 4-0 in Oakland’s last 4 on the road and against a right-hander. The Under is 5-0-2 in the last 7 between these teams in Chicago. The book is on board, too, with the juice — but we’re taking the UNDER 8.5 (-125).
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