In this article we will formulate a Braves vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 18th at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 56-68 this season after they swept Cleveland in three games by scores of 2-0, 10-1, and 5-4. In their game three win, Atlanta trailed 4-1 in the fourth inning, but they scored the last four runs in the game to secure the victory. The Braves recorded 10 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Profar, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Atlanta started Fedde, who allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Bummer picked up the win and Iglesias got the save.
Prior to that series, the Braves won two out of three against the Mets and four out of five against the Marlins. Atlanta has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently fourth in the NL East standings. The Atlanta pitching staff has a 4.22 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 536 runs with a .243 batting average and a .320 on base percentage this year. Matt Olson has led Atlanta with 19 home runs and 72 RBIs, while Marcell Ozuna has added 20 home runs and 60 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Spencer Strider, who is 5-10 with a 4.69 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 86.1 innings pitched this season.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 44-80 this year after they lost all three against Kansas City by scores of 1-3, 2-6, and 2-6. In their game three loss, Chicago led 2-0 in the sixth inning, but they allowed the last six runs for the loss. The White Sox recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Sosa and Quero, who both had one RBI in the loss. Chicago started Martin, who allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Taylor picked up the loss in relief.
Prior to that series, the White Sox lost two out of three against the Tigers and two out of three against the Guardians. Chicago has lost four games in a row and they are still last in the AL Central by a wide margin. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 467 runs with a .229 batting average and a .299 on base percentage this season. Lenyn Sosa has led Chicago with 16 home runs and 50 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has added 14 home runs and 47 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Yoendrys Gomez, who is 2-1 with a 5.56 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP over 22.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Braves will beat the White Sox
- The Braves have won each of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last seven road games.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games following a road loss.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games at Truist Park against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven Monday night games as favorites.
- The White Sox have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games at Truist Park.
Why the White Sox will beat the Braves
- The underdogs have won each of the Braves’ last five games.
- The Braves have lost each of their last four games as favorites against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line each of their last six home games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have lost the first inning in four of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Braves’ last eight night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the White Sox’s last four games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last six games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the White Sox’s last nine games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Marcell Ozuna has hit at least one home run in four of the Braves’ last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Spencer Strider has recorded eight or more strikeouts in six of his seven previous home appearances against AL opponents.
- Spencer Strider has recorded a win in three of his four previous appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Austin Riley has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with the Braves as favorites against AL opponents.
- Jarred Kelenic has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 20 home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Luis Robert has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
- Michael A. Taylor has recorded a Double in each of his last four appearances with the White Sox as road underdogs against NL opponents.
- Michael A. Taylor has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight road appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Luis Robert ranks T6th in the league in Steals (31) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Braves rank 3rd in the league for walks this season (448).
- The Braves rank T25th in the league for doubles this season (186).
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (467).
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for hits this season (935).
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Braves vs White Sox Prediction
Atlanta comes into this matchup playing some of their best baseball of the season and they have won five games in a row. The Braves are 30-30 at home this year, while the White Sox are 18-44 on the road. On the other side, Chicago has lost four in a row and they are starting Gomez, who has allowed four earned runs and six hits in his last 8.1 innings. Atlanta is going with Strider, who has allowed 13 earned runs and 19 hits in his last 8.2 innings. Take the over here.