In this article we will formulate a Braves vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 20th 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 57-69 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 9-13 and 11-10. In their game two win, Atlanta trailed 10-4 in the sixth inning, but scored the last seven runs to steal the victory. The Braves recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Baldwin, who went 1-4 with three RBIs in the win. Atlanta started Elder, who allowed nine hits and eight earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Lee got the win and Iglesias picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Braves swept the Guardians in three games and won two out of three against the Mets. Atlanta has won six of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the NL East standings. The Atlanta pitching staff has a 4.33 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .244 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 556 runs with a .245 batting average and a .322 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 Hurston Waldrep, who is 3-0 with a 1.02 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP over 17.2 innings pitched this year.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 45-81 this season after they lost game two in this series on Tuesday night. Chicago jumped out to a huge lead, but their offense stopped scoring and the bullpen fell apart in the seventh for the loss. The White Sox recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Teel, who went 2-5 with one home run and four RBIs in the loss. Chicago started Smith, who allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Alexander picked up the loss.
Prior to this series, the White Sox lost all three against the Royals and two out of three against the Tigers. Chicago has lost 12 of their last 15 games and they are currently last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.21 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .250 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 490 runs with a .231 batting average and a .302 on base percentage this season. Lenyn Sosa has led Chicago with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has added 14 home runs and 47 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Martin Perez, who is 1-2 with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 23.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Braves will beat the White Sox
- The Braves have won nine of their last 10 games after playing the previous day.
- The White Sox have lost eight of their last nine road games.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Wednesday night games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last six Wednesday home games against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Braves’ last 10 night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the White Sox’s last four road games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Braves’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the White Sox’s last 11 games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Jarred Kelenic has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 20 home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Matt Olson has recorded at least one Double in four of the Braves’ last five games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- Michael Harris has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last five games as favorites.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Luis Robert has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances after playing the previous day.
- Miguel Vargas has recorded a Double in each of the White Sox’s last five road games against NL East opponents.
- Martin Perez has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Luis Robert has hit a home run in four of his last seven appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
Braves vs White Sox Prediction
Atlanta was able to bounce back from their loss in game one with a crazy win in game two, as their offense continues to produce at a high level. The Braves are 31-31 at home this year, while the White Sox are 19-45 on the road. Chicago is one of the worst teams in all of baseball and they are starting Perez, who is making just his second appearance since April. Atlanta is going with Waldrep, who has allowed two earned runs over 17.2 innings so far this year. We have seen Waldrep pitch extremely well in limited action this year and he gets a great matchup here. Take the Braves -1.5 in this one.