The Chicago White Sox go into their clash with the Atlanta Braves at home in a rut, losing four of their first five games and sitting 25th across the league and they have lost four on the bounce. The Braves are conversely in good recent form and will look to make this their third successive win and sit ninth on the combined log overall this campaign. The last time the pair clashed at the Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago won 3-2 against Atlanta, suggesting a close shave loss for Atlanta. The Braves will look to Ronald Acuna Jr, who finished last out with a .337 batting average. Other players to look out for are Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley. For the White Sox, look to Luis Robert, Andrew Vaughn, and Andrew Benintendi.
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Breakdown: A Tale of Two Teams
| Team | Chicago White Sox | Atlanta Braves |
| Record | 1-4 | 3-2 |
| O/U Record | 1-3-1 | 3-1-1 |
| Spread Record | -1.5 (-172) | +265 (+142) |
| Injuries | Eloy Jimenez | None |
| Key players to watch | Spencer Strider | Dominic Leone |
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago, Illinois
- Live Stream: BSSA
The head-to-head clashes between the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves especially in the past year, has shown that either team can win on their day, so essentially this contest comes down to momentum, confidence and form, of which Chicago has none. Prior to beating the Braves 2-1 in the series opener they had lost four in a row and sit so far down the overall standings they will need a ladder to catch the top 10, and incidentally the Braves occupy ninth spot.
The bookmakers have made them the overwhelming favourites as this is their lowest MoneyLine odds since 2022. Chicago only won 32.5% of games where they were the underdogs last season. The hosts only hit 83 homers at home last campaign averaging one per game, while also levelling out at 2.6 extra base hits and slugging at .381.
Our Picks:
Braves vs Chicago White Sox – Atlanta to win by one run
The Chicago White Sox are out-and-out underdogs to win this clash, with the Braves -375 at leading bookmakers and the White Sox +300. This is the highest MoneyLine odds for the White Sox this season and the whole of 2023. The Braves have a 5-3 record against the White Sox including a sensational blow-out 9-0 win in Chicago over the weekend. The pair’s last duel in the previous year saw the Sox defeat the Braves 8-1 away from home. This could favour the punter who wants to bet against the spread and by a substantial winning margin, and higher payouts.
White Sox ATS: Sox +1.5 (+142) – The Sox are expected to lose by two more runs, with the punter getting +142 if that happens.
Braves ATS: Braves -1.5 (-172) – the Braves are favorites to go Under the Spread and at -172 this is looking like a safe option.
Pick 1: Braves to win Over
The Braves have won the Over in 3 of their first five games this season and are likely to continue this trend at Chicago. The Braves have been hitting form and will likely continue their winning start to the campaign.
Pick 2: White Sox to cover the spread
Chicago have been consistent despite their poor run of form, covering the spread in 4 of its five games this season. The White Sox are playing at home, which could make this a close win.
