Athletics vs White Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 7, 2024, 7:35PM | Published: Aug 6, 2024, 5:30PM
The Oakland Athletics will face the Chicago White Sox in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Thursday, starting at 5:37am AEST.
Joey Estes (5-4, 4.77 ERA) will start on the mound for the Athletics, while the White Sox will counter with Davis Martin (0-1, 7.10 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Athletics vs White Sox game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Oakland vs White Sox MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Athletics a 60% chance of winning against the White Sox at Oakland Coliseum.
Athletics vs White Sox: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Oakland Coliseum are listed below:
- Head to Head: Athletics $1.52, White Sox $2.60
- Line: Athletics -1.5 ($2.07), White Sox +1.5 ($1.77)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Athletics at $1.52 and the White Sox at $2.60.
The Athletics are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the White Sox, with odds of $2.07 available at TAB.
For the underdog White Sox (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.77.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the White Sox (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Athletics vs White Sox: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: White Sox at $2.60 with TAB (2.8% edge)
- Line: White Sox +1.5 at $1.77 with TAB (57% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
These Athletics vs White Sox predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Athletics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the White Sox to win is our recommended option because of the 2.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Athletics vs White Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Oakland vs White Sox game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Oakland vs White Sox match-up.
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Athletics vs White Sox: Essential Details
The match-up between the Athletics and White Sox at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to begin at 5:37am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Oakland Athletics vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Thursday 8 August 2024
- Time: 5:37am AEST
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Our Oakland vs White Sox predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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