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The Chicago White Sox (33-114) welcome the Oakland A’s (64-83) to Guarantee Rate Field Friday for the 1st game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the A’s vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: A’s lead 2-1
The A’s lost to the Houston Astros 6-3 Thursday, closing as a +235 underdog. They won 2 of 3 in that series, coming on top by 1 run in both of its wins. Oakland has struggled over the last 2 weeks, losing 7 of its 12 games since Aug. 31. The A’s are just 28-44 on the road and 80-67 against the spread (ATS).
The White Sox were swept by the Cleveland Guardians in their last series, dropping the final game 6-4 Wednesday. Chicago was outscored a combined 16-7 in the series. It is 2-17 over its last 19 games and 18-57 at home. The White Sox are 58-89 ATS on the season. They are 7 losses from breaking the New York Mets’ MLB record of 120 losses in 1962.
A’s at White Sox projected starters
LHP Brady Basso vs. LHP Garrett Crochet
Basso (0-0, 1.93 ERA) makes his 2nd start in his 5th career appearance. He has a 0.75 WHIP, 1.0 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 9 1/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 2-1 home loss to the Detroit Tigers Saturday
- 2024 home stats: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (6 IP, 0 ER), 0.67 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 1 start
- First time facing White Sox
Crochet (6-11, 3.83 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 12.8 K/9 in 134 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 2 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 7-5 road loss to the Boston Red Sox Saturday
- 2024 home stats: 4-7, 3.36 ERA (75 IP, 28 ER), 1.04 WHIP, 13.9 K/9 in 16 starts
- Career vs. A’s: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (2 2/3 IP, 0 ER), 0.75 WHIP, 0.0 K/9 in 2 appearances
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A’s at White Sox odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:35 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): A’s -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s -1.5 (+140) | White Sox +1.5 (-165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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A’s at White Sox picks and predictions
Prediction
A’s 5, White Sox 4
Moneyline
BET A’S (-125).
Crochet has been the White Sox best option, but they are still just 9-20 with him as the starter. They have won a few games as of late, but have struggled for most of the last few months. Chicago has lost Crochet’s last 3 starts.
The A’s have won 9 of their last 14 road games. While they lost, the A’s gave up just 2 runs in Basso’s lone start of the season. Oakland has had 4 of its last 6 games finish within 1 run, giving the preferred value to the moneyline.
Take A’S (-125).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There’s no good value here. Avoid this play and look toward the moneyline odds for either team for the better option.
Over/Under
BET OVER 8 (-115).
The White Sox are 5-4 O/U in their last 9 games and have scored at least 3 runs in 4 of their last 5 games, showing some offensive life. Chicago has allowed at least 5 runs in 3 straight games.
The A’s have gone Over in their last 2 games and in 6 of their last 8. Oakland has allowed 22 runs in its last 4 games while scoring 12 in their last 3. Considering those trends, take OVER 8 (-115).
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