The Chicago White Sox (70-68) and Oakland Athletics (50-88) meet Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET to continue a 4-game series at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Chicago leads 3-1
The White Sox won Thursday’s series opener 14-2 and are 7-2 in their last 9 games. Chicago pitching has been strong over that stretch, posting a fine 2.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP. They’re 1.5 games out of 1st place in the AL Central.
The Athletics are just 1-7 in their last 8 games, and their pitching has trended the other way. Oakland has registered a 6.71 ERA in those 8 games and a 5.48 mark since Aug. 18.
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White Sox at Athletics projected starters
RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP James Kaprielian
Giolito (10-9, 5.21 ERA) has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 133 IP in 25 starts.
- Has notched a 3.91 ERA in 69 road innings
- Has been roughed up by a .354 batting average on balls in play
- Facing an Oakland club that ranks 29th in the league with a .620 OPS against right-handed pitching
Kaprielian (3-9, 4.79 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 109 IP.
- Figures to see a right-leaning Chicago batting order and has scuffled against bats from that side (.848 OPS allowed)
- Has benefited from a .264 BABIP
White Sox at Athletics odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:18 a.m. ET.
- Money line: White Sox -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Athletics +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+102) | Athletics +1.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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White Sox at Athletics picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 5, Athletics 3
Money line
Chicago is on a nice roll and is playing important games. Oakland is out of it and is playing out meaningless quadruple-A at-bats.
The starting pitching matchup has some hidden edge to it. BACK THE WHITE SOX -170.
Run line/Against the spread
Four of Oakland’s last 5 losses have been by 3 runs or more. The Athletics have lost 24 games this season by 5 runs or more.
BACK THE WHITE SOX -1.5 (+102).
Over/Under
No lean to either side: STEER CLEAR.
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