- The White Sox are -145 favorites vs the Athletics
- Athletics starting pitcher: Kenneth Waldichuk
- White Sox starting pitcher: Jesse Scholtens
- Watch the game on NBCS-CHI
The Oakland Athletics (+120) visit Guaranteed Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (-145) on Thursday, August 24, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Chicago.
The White Sox are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Athletics vs White Sox Over/Under is 10 total runs for the game.
This season, the Athletics are 35-91 against the spread (ATS), while the White Sox are 63-64 ATS.
Athletics vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Athletics | +1.5 -155 | O 10 -115 | +120 |
| White Sox | -1.5 +125 | U 10 -105 | -145 |
Athletics vs White Sox Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the will win Thursday‘s MLB matchup with confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Athletics and White Sox and up-to-date player injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:
- Jonah Bride has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 11 games (+11.80 Units / 71% ROI)
- Ryan Noda has hit the Singles Over in 13 of his last 24 away games (+10.20 Units / 43% ROI)
- JP Sears has hit the Earned Runs Under in his last 10 away games (+10.00 Units / 73% ROI)
- Ryan Noda has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+10.00 Units / 27% ROI)
- Seth Brown has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+9.80 Units / 33% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best White Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Gavin Sheets has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 17 games at home (+14.20 Units / 84% ROI)
- Eloy Jimenez has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 24 games at home (+13.05 Units / 31% ROI)
- Gavin Sheets has hit the Total Bases Under in 14 of his last 17 games at home (+12.65 Units / 61% ROI)
- Gavin Sheets has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 17 games at home (+10.85 Units / 31% ROI)
- Gavin Sheets has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 17 games at home (+8.30 Units / 26% ROI)
White Sox vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar Colas | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -900 |
| Nick Allen | 0.5 +1050 | 0.5 |
| Lawrence Butler | 0.5 +340 | 0.5 -650 |
| Seth Brown | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -350 |
| Tony Kemp | 0.5 +850 | 0.5 -5000 |
White Sox vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar Colas | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Nick Allen | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
| Lawrence Butler | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Seth Brown | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +200 |
| Tony Kemp | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
White Sox vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar Colas | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -250 |
| Nick Allen | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -375 |
| Lawrence Butler | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Seth Brown | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -155 |
| Tony Kemp | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -350 |
White Sox vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Waldichuk | 4.5 -150 | 4.5 +115 |
| Jesse Scholtens | 4.5 -150 | 4.5 +115 |
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 69 of their last 113 games (+19.34 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 35 of their last 62 away games (+9.60 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 37 of their last 67 games (+7.29 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 26 of their last 66 games (+5.84 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 33 of their last 58 away games (+5.13 Units / 7% ROI)
White Sox Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 54 games at home (+12.45 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 50 of their last 89 games (+10.40 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.54 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 16 games (+2.70 Units / 13% ROI)
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 59-67 against the Run Line (-12.25 Units / -8.49% ROI).
- 35-91 when betting on the Moneyline for -32.8 Units / -26.13% ROI
- 66-54 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.4 Units / 3.84% ROI
- 54-66 when betting on the total runs Under for -18 Units / -13.12% ROI
White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the White Sox have gone 63-64 against the Run Line (-14.75 Units / -8.67% ROI).
- 50-77 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.9 Units / -16.83% ROI
- 57-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.75 Units / -9.16% ROI
- 64-57 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.45 Units / 1.03% ROI
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Ken Waldichuk has a first-pitch strike rate of just 56% (275/490) this season — 8th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: 62% — sixth Percentile.
14 of Ken Waldichuk’s 47 breaking pitch strikeouts (30%) have been backdoor this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: 13% — 97th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting .361 (26-for-72) against Ken Waldichuk’s changeup this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: .241 — second Percentile.
Ken Waldichuk has allowed an OBP of .377 (387 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 8th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: .310 — fifth Percentile.
White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents are hitting .320 (24-for-75) against Jesse Scholtens’ low curves and sliders this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: .199 — 0 Percentile.
Jesse Scholtens has located his fastball away 55% of the time (226/410) this season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: 41% — 97th Percentile.
Jesse Scholtens has allowed a slugging percentage of just .372 (48 Total Bases / 129 ABs) in non-two strike counts this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: .587 — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 32% (12/37) against Jesse Scholtens on fastballs away this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: 53% — 97th Percentile.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox
The Athletics are just 75-59 (.560) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .715.
The Athletics are just 21-68 (.236) after a loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .486.
The Athletics are just 24-7 (.774) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .897.
The Athletics are just 34-72 (.321) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .538.
White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The White Sox are just 41-7 (.854) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .949.
The White Sox are just 16-32 (.333) after a win this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .514.
The White Sox are just 6-17 (.261) after a road win this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .487.
The White Sox are just 39-8 (.830) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .897.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .285 (5,254 PA’s) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .320.
The Athletics are batting just .210 at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.
Athletics hitters are slugging just .157 on pitches out of the zone since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .214.
The Athletics are batting just .219 since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.
White Sox Hitting Stats & Trends
White Sox hitters have drawn 508 walks in 8,433 PA’s (6%) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
White Sox hitters are averaging just 3.75 pitches per plate appearance against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.89.
White Sox hitters have an OPS of just .459 (2,484 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .521.
White Sox hitters are averaging just 3.74 pitches per plate appearance against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
The Athletics have allowed 6.32 runs per game (392/62) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.59.
Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 6.55 (516.2 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.46.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Athletics pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 41% of the time after an opposing score since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.
White Sox Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against White Sox pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
White Sox pitchers have walked 516 of 4,944 batters (10%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
White Sox pitchers have walked 36 of 267 batters (14%) over the past seven days (6 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
White Sox pitchers have walked 60 of 460 batters (13%) over the last 14 days (11 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
White Sox vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Garrett Crochet (White Sox): Shoulder, D15
- Bernardo Zavala (White Sox): Oblique, D10
- Roman González (White Sox): Shoulder, D60
- Liam Hendriks (White Sox): Elbow, D60
- Matthew Foster (White Sox): Forearm, D60
- Michael Kopech (White Sox): Leg, Day-to-Day
- Angel Felipe (Athletics): Elbow, D15
- Richard Lovelady (Athletics): Arm, D60
- James Kaprielian (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
- Austin Pruitt (Athletics): Forearm, D15
- Mason Miller (Athletics): Elbow, D60
- Jeffrey Bleday (Athletics): Knee, D10
- Drew Rucinski (Athletics): Illness, D60
- Zachary Jackson (Athletics): Elbow, D60
- Luis Medina (Athletics): Finger, D15
- Yacksel Ríos (Athletics): Finger, D60
- Frederic Tarnok (Athletics): Calf, D15
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