The Chicago White Sox (38-54) and Atlanta Braves (60-29) open up a 3-game set Friday at Truist Park. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Have not faced one another since Atlanta swept a 3-game series in 2019
The White Sox went into the All-Star break on a 3-7 slide and sit 8 games out in the AL Central. They have a laundry list of injuries, including OF Luis Robert Jr., who is questionable after suffering a calf injury in the Home Run Derby.
Atlanta is 17-3 over its last 20 games and looks like the best team in baseball right now. The Braves have an 8 1/2-game lead over the Miami Marlins in the NL East. They are equally as tough at home (30-15) as they are on the road (30-14). This is a David vs. Goliath matchup on paper.