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The Chicago White Sox (80-59) and Oakland Athletics (75-64) close out a three-game series Thursday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Reynaldo Lopez is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox. He is 3-1 with a 2.08 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, and 1.8 BB/9 over 39 IP across five starts and 10 relief appearances.

• In the Chicago rotation for a second straight start due to RHP Lucas Giolito (hamstring) and RHP Lance Lynn (knee) being on the IL.
• Has benefited from a .178 batting average on balls in play.
• Owns a 5.38 ERA and 1.42 WHIP on the road since 2019.

LHP Sean Manaea is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 8-9 with a 3.91 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, and 2.2 BB/9 through 149 2/3 IP over 27 starts.

• Was solid coming out of the gate after the All-Star break but has posted an 8.00 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across his last six starts.
• Has been undone by allowing harder contact over those most recent half-dozen starts, but has also been hurt by a .342 BABIP over that stretch.

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 11:41 a.m. ET.

• Money line: White Sox +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Athletics -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
• Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-165) | Athletics -1.5 (+133)
• Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

White Sox 5,  Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

The White Sox look like they’ve rebounded from a stretch that saw them go 6-9 from Aug. 10-25. Chicago lost four of those games by 1 run and three more by 2 runs. The Sox are 7-4 since and have sported a robust .836 OPS over that span.

The Athletics have a .699 OPS since Aug. 15 and are 7-15 over that stretch. The front end of that stretch saw Oakland lose three of four games at Chicago.

The Pale Hose are at their best against lefties. TAKE CHICAGO (+125).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the extra juice drowning out the prices here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BACK THE OVER 7.5 (-130). 

Oakland Coliseum plays to more offense in day games. This particular day has an outward breeze helping the batters.

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The Chicago White Sox (80-58) and Oakland Athletics (74-64) play the second game of a three-game series Wednesday 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 LHP Dallas Keuchel (8-8, 5.22 ERA) makes his 27th start and 28th appearance. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 through 139 2/3 IP.

• Hammered for 6 runs (5 earned) on 7 hits and 2 walks over just 3 innings in a loss Friday at the Kansas City Royals.
• Has won just one decision in his previous nine starts dating back to July 9 after he started the season with a 7-3 record.

Athletics RHP Frankie Montas (11-9, 3.68 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 through 156 2/3 IP.

• Allowed just 3 runs on 5 hits and 3 walks with 7 strikeouts across 6 2/3 innings in a win Thursday at the Detroit Tigers.
• Has posted quality starts in three consecutive outings, and nine of his last 10 starts, dating back to July 2.

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 8:34 a.m. ET.

• Money line: White Sox +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Athletics -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
• Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-145) | Athletics -1.5 (+120)
• Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Prediction

Athletics 7, White Sox 2

Money line (ML)

The ATHLETICS (-180) are right at my personal money-line limit. They’re a great play behind the red-hot Montas, especially since he’ll be working opposite the ice-cold Keuchel.

The White Sox have had a tremendous season, but with no thanks to the bearded southpaw lately. He just can’t buy a win, and you can continue to fade Keuchel and the Pale Hose until he does.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

ATHLETICS -1.5 (+120) are worth a play as they look to bounce back after getting doubled up by the White Sox Tuesday.

Oakland is due as they’re on a four-game losing streak. The last time they won Montas was on the hill and they covered the run line in Detroit. They’re 5-2 in the last seven starts by Montas and they have hit the run line in four of his last five outings – including three times as a favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 8.5 (-122) is the lean. It has nothing to do with Montas, as he won’t allow much. However, the A’s should be able to push enough across the plate to just get the Over to hit.

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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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