The Oakland Athletics (68-50) will look to get back on track after losing two of three against the Texas Rangers over the weekend when they face the Chicago White Sox (68-50) Monday. The teams kick off a four-game series with an 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Athletics RHP Frankie Montas (9-8, 3.98 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 131 IP.
- Has pitched well lately with a 2.39 ERA with 51 K in 37 2/3 IP across his last six starts.
- Has a 3.49 ERA and 9.6 K/9 in 59 1/3 IP across 10 road starts.
White Sox LHP Dallas Keuchel (7-6, 4.51 ERA) makes his 24th appearance (23rd start). He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 through 125 2/3 IP.
- Had a sub-4.00 ERA through the end of June but has since struggled with a 5.72 ERA and 10 HR allowed in 39 1/3 IP over his last seven starts.
- Has a 4.10 ERA and 6.1 K/9 in 68 IP in 12 appearances at home.
White Sox at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:07 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Athletics -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | White Sox -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+133) | White Sox +1.5 (-170)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Prediction
Athletics 6, White Sox 4
Money line (ML)
The White Sox come into this series with the best home record in the American League at 39-22. Meanwhile, Oakland has played well on the road all year as their 34-25 road record ranks as the 6th best mark in the league.
Oakland comes into the series having won 12 of their last 16 games despite last weekend’s struggles and Montas gives them the clear pitching advantage. The White Sox have lost each of Keuchel’s last four starts and that streak is likely to reach five games Monday.
Back the ATHLETICS (-115).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
Twenty of Oakland’s last 22 road victories were by more than 1 run. Their offense has been red-hot as they lead the majors in wRC+ and OPS in August.
Look for that success to continue against Keuchel who has been struggling lately. Go with the ATHLETICS -1.5 (+133).
Over/Under (O/U)
The Oakland offense is flying high and facing a pitcher who hasn’t fared well lately. The White Sox offense is finally back to full strength and will pose a tough test for Montas.
The under has hit in six of the last seven contests in which Montas has started but this one could easily go either way. It’s probably best to just PASS on the total.
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