Chicago White Sox vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 8/20/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a White Sox vs Braves Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 20th at the Truist Park in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Atlanta Braves Preview

The Atlanta Braves have a 57-69 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the NL East. The Braves have a 31-31 home record and 57-59 in over/under. They are coming off a 11-10 home victory over the White Sox, and are 6-1 in their last 7 games. Over is 10-4-1 in their last 15 games and are playing the Marlins and the Mets next.

The Braves have a .245 batting average this season, .322 OBP and .396 Slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 4.33 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Matt Olson leads the Braves with 132 hits, and he is also the team’s best hitter with a .273 batting average. He also leads the team in RBI, with 72, while Marcell Ozuna leads the team in home runs with 20.

Hurston Waldrep (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves, and he has a 3-0 record, 1.02 ERA and 0.79 WHIP.

Chicago White Sox Preview

The Chicago White Sox have a 45-81 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the AL Central. The White Sox have a 19-45 road record and are 57-61 in over/under. They are coming off a 10-11 road defeat by the Braves, and are 1-5 in their last 6 games. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games and are playing the Royals and the Twins next.

The White Sox have a .231 batting average this season, .302 OBP and .372 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.21 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Lenyn Sosa leads the White Sox with 108 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .273 batting average. He also leads the team in RBI with 55, adding a team-high 17 home runs.

Martin Perez (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox, and he has a 1-2 record, 3.09 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• 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.

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The White Sox have won each of their last four games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
• The Braves have lost each of their last four games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight home games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The road team has covered the run line in each of the Braves’ last seven games.
• The White Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The White Sox have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

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.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Braves rank 3rd in the league for walks this season (457).
• The Braves rank 6th in the league for strikeouts this season (1101).
• The White Sox rank 29th in the league for hits this season (965).
• The White Sox rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.231).

White Sox vs Braves Prediction

The White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against the Braves, but the Braves are 5-3 in their last 8 meetings in Atlanta. Under is 5-3-1 in their last 9 meetings.

In this White Sox vs Braves Prediction, the Braves are coming as -185 home favorites. Waldrep has been excellent in his two starts for the Braves this season, having given up just one run in 12 innings pitched. On the flip side, Perez has been good overall for the White Sox, but has struggled in his two road starts, with a 4.82 road ERA. The White Sox have been one of the weakest road teams in the whole league, while the Braves have a slightly better bullpen and a superior offense. I expect the Braves to keep rolling, so lay the juice and take them on the moneyline at home in this one.