Download App
A series opener between the Chicago White Sox (69-68) and Oakland Athletics (46-87) is on deck Thursday at 9:40 PM ET, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Dylan Cease (13-6) will start for the White Sox, and JP Sears (5-1) for the Athletics.
The White Sox are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-194) on the road at the Athletics (+162). The contest has a total set at 7.
White Sox vs. Athletics Odds
Run Line
Chicago White Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
White Sox (-194)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)
When, Where, at What Time is White Sox vs. Athletics
- Game Day: Thursday, September 8, 2022
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Oakland, California
- Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | 10 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Danny Mendick | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Crick | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Garrett Crochet | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jonathan Stiever | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Luis Robert | Day-to-day | Hand |
Athletics Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Skye Bolt | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Adam Oller | 15 Day Injury List | Ribs |
| Zach Jackson | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Brent Honeywell Jr. | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Dany Jimenez | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Daulton Jefferies | 60 Day Injury List | Arm |
| Deolis Guerra | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Paul Blackburn | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
Last Time Out: White Sox and Athletics
The White Sox were vicotrious 9-6 over the Mariners yesterday in their last game. Eloy Jimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively while Aaron Bummer was picked up the victory after throwing one inning, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out two.
The Athletics fell to the Braves 7-3 yesterday. Seth Brown went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the defeat, while Ken Waldichuk took the loss on the mound, pitching five innings, giving up three earned runs on three hits while striking out two.
Betting Trends
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the White Sox have won 46 out of the 87 games, or 52.9%, in which they’ve been favored. Chicago has a record of 8-5, a 61.5% win rate, when favored by -194 or more by oddsmakers this season. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 66% chance of a victory for the White Sox. Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 59 of their 137 games with a total this season. The White Sox are 62-75-0 ATS in their 137 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | 135 | .309 (6) | .382 (8) | .452 (45) | 2.4% (94) | 16.6% (44) | 9.6% (48) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 112 | .283 (27) | .334 (62) | .449 (50) | 3.2% (66) | 16.3% (41) | 5.5% (126) |
| Elvis Andrus | 124 | .248 (81) | .306 (112) | .393 (103) | 2.4% (94) | 15.9% (35) | 7.3% (91) |
| Luis Robert | 92 | .295 (-) | .331 (-) | .444 (-) | 3.1% (-) | 18.5% (-) | 4.4% (-) |
| A.J. Pollock | 115 | .240 (106) | .290 (125) | .383 (112) | 2.5% (89) | 19.2% (68) | 6.4% (105) |
Athletics Betting Records and Team Stats
The Athletics have come away with 44 wins in the 119 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Oakland has won 17 of 49 games when listed as at least +162 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Athletics have a 38.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Oakland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 60 of their 137 opportunities. The Athletics are 66-71-0 against the spread in their 137 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | 125 | .252 (77) | .333 (63) | .442 (55) | 3.5% (52) | 20.0% (77) | 8.9% (64) |
| Seth Brown | 126 | .227 (123) | .291 (123) | .440 (56) | 4.6% (26) | 26.3% (124) | 7.7% (81) |
| Tony Kemp | 124 | .227 (123) | .300 (115) | .309 (139) | 0.9% (134) | 12.9% (17) | 8.4% (73) |
| Ramón Laureano | 87 | .221 (-) | .298 (-) | .388 (-) | 3.4% (-) | 26.7% (-) | 7.1% (-) |
| Chad Pinder | 93 | .233 (-) | .261 (-) | .388 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 30.9% (-) | 3.6% (-) |
White Sox vs. Athletics Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the White Sox to earn the win (-194 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (7 runs).