Monday's contest between the Oakland Athletics (46-67) and the Chicago White Sox (27-87) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum has a projected final score of 5-3 based on our computer prediction, with the Athletics securing the victory. First pitch is at 9:40 PM on August 5.
The Athletics will call on JP Sears (8-8) versus the White Sox and Jonathan Cannon (1-5).
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Athletics vs. White Sox Game Info & Odds
- When: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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Athletics vs. White Sox Score Prediction
- Our pick for this matchup is Athletics 5, White Sox 3.
Total Prediction for Athletics vs. White Sox
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
Discover More About This Game
Athletics Performance Insights
- The Athletics are favored for the first time in a while, as they have not been the favorite in their last 10 games.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Oakland and its opponents have combined to hit the over five times.
- The Athletics have entered the game as favorites 12 times this season and won nine, or 75%, of those games.
- Oakland has not entered a game this season as bigger favorites on the moneyline than the -185 odds on them winning this game.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 64.9% chance of a victory for the Athletics.
- Oakland ranks 25th in the majors with 462 total runs scored this season.
- The Athletics' 4.39 team ERA ranks 23rd across all MLB pitching staffs.
White Sox Performance Insights
- In 10 games as the underdog over the last 10 contests, the White Sox were upset in every contest.
- In its previous 10 matchups with a total posted by sportsbooks, Chicago and its foes are 7-2-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The White Sox have been victorious in 22, or 21%, of the 105 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- Chicago has a mark of 9-49 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by +150 or worse on the moneyline.
- The White Sox have an implied victory probability of 40% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
- Chicago scores the fewest runs in baseball (352 total, 3.1 per game).
- White Sox pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.88 ERA this year, which ranks 29th in MLB.
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Athletics Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 30 | @ Giants | W 5-2 | JP Sears vs Robbie Ray |
| July 31 | @ Giants | L 1-0 | Ross Stripling vs Logan Webb |
| August 2 | Dodgers | W 6-5 | Joey Estes vs Gavin Stone |
| August 3 | Dodgers | L 10-0 | Mitch Spence vs Jack Flaherty |
| August 4 | Dodgers | L 3-2 | Osvaldo Bido vs River Ryan |
| August 5 | White Sox | - | JP Sears vs Jonathan Cannon |
| August 6 | White Sox | - | Ross Stripling vs Drew Thorpe |
| August 7 | White Sox | - | Joey Estes vs Davis Martin |
| August 9 | @ Blue Jays | - | Mitch Spence vs José Berríos |
| August 10 | @ Blue Jays | - | Osvaldo Bido vs Yariel Rodriguez |
| August 11 | @ Blue Jays | - | TBA vs TBA |
White Sox Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 30 | Royals | L 4-3 | Jonathan Cannon vs Michael Wacha |
| July 31 | Royals | L 10-3 | Drew Thorpe vs Brady Singer |
| August 2 | @ Twins | L 10-2 | Davis Martin vs Joe Ryan |
| August 3 | @ Twins | L 6-2 | Garrett Crochet vs Bailey Ober |
| August 4 | @ Twins | L 13-7 | Chris Flexen vs Simeon Woods Richardson |
| August 5 | @ Athletics | - | Jonathan Cannon vs JP Sears |
| August 6 | @ Athletics | - | Drew Thorpe vs Ross Stripling |
| August 7 | @ Athletics | - | Davis Martin vs Joey Estes |
| August 9 | Cubs | - | Garrett Crochet vs Jameson Taillon |
| August 10 | Cubs | - | Chris Flexen vs Justin Steele |
| August 12 | Yankees | - | TBA vs TBA |
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