The Oakland Athletics look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Chicago White Sox arrive at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Monday.
Oakland hands the ball to starter Daniel Mengden in this one and he'll try to improve on his 1-2 mark on the year. Chicago counters with Reynaldo Lopez, who will try to quiet the fans and the Athletics bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Oakland Athletics as -126 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.2-1.8 result in favor of the White Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
6-10 Oakland battles the White Sox, currently with a 4-8 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Chicago injuries news.
The Oakland Athletics vs Chicago White Sox odds would favor the Athletics if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Oakland is rated No. 18 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Chicago is at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Oakland Athletics No. 11 ranked offense (4.8 runs per game) against a Chicago White Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 23 at 5.25 runs allowed per game. The Oakland Athletics have been averaging 9.13 hits per game, more than the Chicago White Sox have managed so far this season (7.75 hits on average).
Chicago brings the No. 23-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Athletics's No. 28-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jose Berrios shut down the White Sox in their last game, striking out 11 in a 4-0 shutout over Chicago in baseball action at Target Field.
Oakland rolled to a 2-1 win against Seattle on Sunday, as Sean Manaea and the Athletics' bats led the team to victory at Safeco Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Oakland, Tuesday, April 17th