The Chicago White Sox (34-115) welcome the Oakland A’s (65-84) to Guaranteed Rate Field Sunday for the finale of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 2:10 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 3-2
The A’s beat the White Sox 2-0 to open the series Friday then came up short Saturday, dropping the 2nd Game 7-6.
They have won 3 of their last 5 Games, beating the Houston Astros in 2 of 3 on the road in the series prior. Oakland sits 4th in the AL West and is soundly outside of the playoffs race. It is 3-4 in its last 7 road Games and 29-45 on the road this season.
The White Sox snapped a 4-game losing streak with the win Saturday. They were swept by the Cleveland Guardians at home in the series prior, having been outscored 16-7 in that series. Chicago is 19-58 at home on the season and 59-90 against the spread (ATS).
A’s at White Sox projected starters
LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Sean Burke
Sears (11-10, 4.18 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 163 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 4-3 road win over the Houston Astros Tuesday
- 2024 away stats: 5-4, 3.55 ERA (88 2/3 IP, 35 ER), 1.16 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 15 starts
- Career vs. White Sox: 1-2, 7.80 ERA (15 IP, 13 ER), 1.60 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 3 starts
Burke (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 1st career start and 2nd appearance. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 3 IP.
- Last appearance: No-decision, came on in 7th, 3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 5-0 home loss to the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday
- 2024 AAA stats: 2-6, 4.90 ERA (64 1/3 IP, 33 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 6.6 K/9 in 16 starts for the Charlotte Knights
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A’s at White Sox odds
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- Moneyline (ML): A’s -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | White Sox +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s -1.5 (-120) | White Sox +1.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)
A’s at White Sox picks and predictions
Prediction
A’s 6, White Sox 3
Moneyline
PASS.
The White Sox have been awful this season and are closing in the MLB record for losses in a season (120). The A’s, on the other hand, are too expensive to play on the moneyline.
Run line/Against the spread
BET A’S -1.5 (-120).
The White Sox are starting a pitcher who didn’t necessarily thrive at the AAA level and might struggle in his debut. The White Sox have also failed to cover in 4 of their last 5 Games. Chicago is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 home Games.
The A’s are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 Games and are 2-1 both straight up and ATS in Sears’ last 3 Games. Oakland is the 4th-best covering team in the majors with an 81-68 ATS record.
Take A’S -1.5 (-120).
Over/Under
BET OVER 8 (-120).
The White Sox have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 games and have found some life from their offense, scoring 4 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games. They are 6-5 O/U in their last 11 outings.
Oakland has gone north of the total in 3 of its last 4 games, allowing at least 6 runs in 2 of its last 3 games. It is 7-3 O/U in its last 10 games. With that in mind, take OVER 8 (-120).
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