MLB
Oakland Athletics @ Chicago White Sox - September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024, 9:34am EDT
TSG A.I. Picks
2:10pm EDT, Sunday | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
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Chicago White Sox | +1.5 -106 | +151 | O 8.5 -114 |
Oakland Athletics | -1.5 -116 | -179 | U 8.5 -114 |
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2:10pm EDT, Sunday
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For every pick our AI engine makes, it also assigns a score from 1-100 reflecting how "confident" we are each pick is likely to hit. The higher the score, the more confidence our AI models are that our picks are going to be winners.
Chicago White Sox
+1.5
-106
Oakland Athletics
-1.5
-116
Moneyline
Chicago White Sox
+151
Oakland Athletics
-179
Over/Under
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-114
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Chicago White Sox
+1.5
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MONEYLINE PICK
Oakland Athletics
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OVER/UNDER PICK
Over
8.5
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As the sun sets over Guaranteed Rate Field this Sunday, the excitement is palpable among us die-hard fans. With our colors proudly worn and lucky jerseys on deck, we’re ready for an electrifying matchup as the Oakland Athletics come to town to take on our beloved Chicago White Sox. This game feels monumental; it’s a chance for redemption after our nail-biting win against Oakland in their last outing.
Let’s break down what we can expect. The Athletics are sending out JP Sears, who has had a decent season with an 11-10 record and a 4.4 ERA. He brings a solid left-handed presence to the mound, striking out around 7.8 batters per game. On the other hand, we’ve got Sean Burke taking his place on the rubber for us – technically still looking for that elusive first win with a 0-0 record but boasting an impressive 4.9 ERA and around 8 strikeouts per game in limited appearances.
If you look at recent performance, it’s clear that while Oakland may hold the edge statistically as favorites – they have some serious hurdles to overcome against our home crowd support. Let’s not forget how resilient we are at home; yes, we’ve struggled overall this season with just 34 wins under our belt so far (I still can’t fathom how things got here), but don’t underestimate the heart of a White Sox fan!
Now let’s dive into batting stats because that’s where the drama unfolds! The Athletics score about 4 runs per game and manage nearly 8 hits alongside close to 4 RBIs. Their batting average isn’t anything extraordinary at .227, which gives me hope that our pitching could keep them in check today.
On our side, I mean it’s rough out there — just over 3 runs per game isn’t going to cut it in most matchups; however, those numbers show there’s room for improvement! If we can harness any semblance of that winning energy from last game’s nail-biter victory (where we scored 7!), I genuinely believe we’ll outperform expectations today.
Oddsmakers currently favor Oakland (-179), but considering their struggles lately—losing multiple games including last week against us—we should be rolling up in spirit and cashing in on some bets for an upset! Plus given the history of high-scoring matchups between these teams lately (the total opened at a tantalizing O/U of 8.5), I’m leaning towards OVER being my sweet spot tonight!
So what do I expect? A fired-up White Sox team looking to build off that last thrilling win while making some noise on home turf! Sure, it won’t be easy against Sears’ experience and stats, but if Burke can command his pitches early and if our bats find their rhythm—tonight might just be one for the highlight reel! Let’s cheer loud and proud because nothing beats a Sunday ballgame experience with your fellow fans ignited by hope! Go Sox!
Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Live Odds & Betting History
Betting odds provided by BetUS
Wager Type | Chicago White Sox | Oakland Athletics |
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Spread | +1.5 (-106) | -1.5 (-116) |
Moneyline | +151 | -179 |
Total | Under 8.5 (-114) | Over 8.5 (-114) |
Team Data | Chicago White Sox | Oakland Athletics |
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Runs | 3.07 | 4.05 |
Hits | 7.30 | 7.82 |
Runs Batted In | 2.93 | 3.90 |
Batting Average | 0.215 | 0.227 |
On-Base Slugging | 60.08% | 68.08% |
Walks | 2.43 | 3.07 |
Strikeouts | 8.33 | 7.80 |
Earned Run Average | 4.96 | 4.42 |