The Chicago White Sox (70-68) and Oakland Athletics (50-88) meet Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET to continue a 4-game series at Oakland Coliseum. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds'with'MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Chicago leads 3-1
The White Sox won Thursday’s series opener 14-2 and are 7-2 in their last 9 games. Chicago pitching has been strong over that stretch, posting a fine 2.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP. They’re 1.5 games out of 1st place in the AL Central.
The Athletics are just 1-7 in their last 8 games, and their pitching has trended the other way. Oakland has registered a 6.71 ERA in those 8 games and a 5.48 mark since Aug. 18.