Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics Prediction 8-26-23 MLB Picks

The Oakland A’s and the Chicago White Sox meet in game three of their four-game MLB set from Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday. The A’s have been dominant in the first two games of this series, can they make it three in a row? Let’s dive in and find out.

A’s Dominate on Friday

The Oakland A’s may have been the first team eliminated from postseason contention, but they haven’t been playing like it after picking up a 12-4 win in Friday’s matchup. The win pushed the A’s to 38-91 on the year but the A’s have been out of contention since the beginning of the season if we’re being honest. Brent Rooker leads the A’s with 22 home runs and 55 RBIs this season, while Esteury Ruiz has 92 hits, a .243 batting average and a team-best 49 stolen bases. Ryan Noda, Zack Gelof, JJ Bleday, Seth Brown and Shea Langeliers also have double-digit home runs for the A’s this season, while Ruiz also leads the A’s in doubles with 21. JP Sears will start for the A’s here and is 2-10 with a 4.61 ERA and 127 strikeouts this season.

Oakland Athletics Team Facts

- The Athletics have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the White Sox.

- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last 14 night games against AL Central opponents.

- The Athletics have led after 7 innings in each of their last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.

White Sox Continue To Slide

The Chicago White Sox fell flat once again on Friday, ending up on the wrong side of the decision again to fall to 50-79 on the year, 17 games out of the AL Central race and 22.5 games out in the Wild Card race. Luis Robert Jr. has a team-high 34 home runs, 69 RBIs and 123 hits this season and Andrew Benintendi has a .275 batting average along with a team-leading 125 hits of his own this season. Robert Jr. also has a team-high 30 doubles and 16 stolen bases this season. Touki Toussaint will start for the White Sox here and is 1-6 with a 5.30 ERA and 54 strikeouts this season.

Chicago White Sox Team Facts

- The White Sox have lost each of their last seven night games after playing the previous day.

- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight home games against teams that held a losing record.

- The White Sox have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last seven night games against AL West opponents.

- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games as favorites.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

- Luis Robert ranks T5th in the league in Home Runs (34) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

- The Chicago White Sox ranks 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.295).

- The Chicago White Sox ranks 30th in the league for walks this season (311).

- The Oakland Athletics ranks 30th in the league for runs scored this season (473).

- The Oakland Athletics ranks 30th in the league for hits this season (952).

Chris’ Pick

I’m sticking with the A’s in this one. If Toussaint was a better pitcher than he is, I could have an easier time justifying the White Sox being favored here, but at this price in the current matchup, no way. JP Sears despite some recent struggles, has been Oakland’s best shot at a win from starting pitching and more often than not he puts his team in a spot to succeed. I think the A’s have a great shot for another win here. Give me Oakland in this one.