Pick details
| MATCHUP | Oakland Athletics | Chicago White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 41-53 | 48-45 |
| Spread | -1.5 136 | +1.5 -164 |
| Moneyline | -115 | -105 |
| Total | Over 9 (-114) | Under 9 (-106) |
| Where | Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Saturday, July 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics enter Saturday’s contest with a 41–53 overall record (5th in the American League West) and a 22–25 mark on the road. The Athletics offense has been competitive to this point in the season. Through 94 games played in 2026, Oakland has compiled 421 runs scored, 143 doubles, a .245 team batting average (12th in MLB) and 116 home runs which ranks 11th in Major League Baseball.The Athletics arrive at tomorrow afternoon’s game in below average form. The Athletics have lost eleven of the team’s last twelve games played this season, including a 6–2 loss to the Detroit Tigers earlier this week.
The Athletics will turn to left hander Gage Jump in this game. In eight starts made in 2026, Jump has compiled a 3–3 win‑loss record, a 3.77 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP and 41 strikeouts, while allowing 43 hits and 13 walks in 43 innings pitched. Gage Jump arrives at this contest in rather poor form, allowing five or more earned runs in two consecutive starts made this season.
Shifting our focus to the team’s offense, the Athletics lineup features first baseman Nick Kurtz and catcher Shea Langeliers, Nick Kurtz has amassed a .266 batting average, 20 home runs, 66 RBIs (5th in MLB) and a .902 OPS which ranks 24th in Major League Baseball. Shea Langeliers has tallied 20 home runs (15th in MLB), 45 RBIs and an .810 OPS.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox enter Saturday afternoon’s matchup with a 48–45 overall record (1st in the American League Central) and a 29–17 mark at home. Chicago has played below subpar baseball recently, losing three of the team’s last four games, including an 8–1 loss to the Boston Red Sox two days ago.Chicago will start right hander Erick Fedde in tomorrow’s game. In nine starts made this season, Fedde has compiled a 4–6 record, a 4.34 ERA, a 1.45 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts, while allowing 89 hits and 34 walks in 85 innings pitched. Erick Fedde has pitched at a high level recently, allowing two or fewer earned runs in seven of his last eight starts made in 2026.
The Chicago White Sox lineup features second baseman Chase Meidroth who has amassed a .268 batting average, 7 home runs, 15 doubles, 34 walks, 30 RBIs, 2 stolen bases and a .720 OPS.
Why the Athletics will win.
• Offensive stability. Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers continue to anchor the Athletics lineup.• Starting pitching. In eight starts made in 2026, Gage Jump has compiled a 3–3 win‑loss record, a 3.77 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP and 41 strikeouts in 43 innings pitched.
• Motivation factor. The Athletics have lost eleven of the team’s last twelve games.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win.
• Starting pitching advantage. In nine starts made this season, Erick Fedde has compiled a 4–6 record, a 4.34 ERA, a 1.45 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts in 85 innings pitched.• Home field edge. The Chicago White Sox have tallied a 29-17 win-loss record at home.
