White Sox and Athletics Game Forecast, Probabilities, Selection - April 25, 2025
Hopping back on the MLB wagon, let's dive into the dirt and grass of Sutter Health Park as the Chicago White Sox pay a visit to the Oakland Athletics. The current series stands at a 3-0 lead for the Athletics, and we're eager to see if the visitors can shake things up.
White Sox-Athletics Pitching Matchup
Battle of the Righties:
Sean Burke (2-4), sporting a 6.44 ERA and 1.58 WHIP, takes the mound for the White Sox against Luis Severino (1-4), boasting a 3.33 ERA and 1.03 WHIP.
Sean Burke recently bagged a W against the Red Sox with 5 strikeouts and only 1 earned run in 5 innings. However, the road hasn't been kind to him, as he sports a 4.75 ERA and a .243 OBA in the big leagues away from home.
Luis Severino snatched a W against the Brewers, hold that beer, actually the Brewers' Crew, with 1 strikeout and a single earned run in 8 stellar innings. Surprisingly, he hasn't tasted victory at home this season, sitting with a 5.48 ERA and a .246 OBA.
FanDuel Odds: White Sox vs. Athletics
| Category | White Sox | Athletics || -------------- | --------- | --------- || Moneyline | +200 | -245 || Run Line | +1.5 (-110) | -1.5 (-120) || Over/Under | Over 9 | Under 9 |
How to Watch White Sox vs. Athletics
Time: 10:05 PM ET/ 7:05 PM PT
Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network, NBC Sports California, MLB.TV
Why The White Sox Will Win
The beleaguered White Sox have endured a rough start to the season, finding themselves second to last in the American League Central with a mere 10 wins. The Athletics have proven to be a tough opponent for them, having swept the sequence last time they met. With a batting average of .212, a disappointing 76 runs, and one of the weakest slugging percentages at .307, the White Sox could use a win on the road.
The White Sox will send Burke to the ballpark with hopes of silencing the Athletics' lineup, but his recent inconsistent performances might not be enough to grab the upper hand. Still, the confidence boost from his recent W against Boston could help Burke work his magic.
Why The Athletics Will Win
The Athletics have made strides since their disappointing 2024 season, currently lingering two games off .500. They boast the seventh-highest batting average (.253) and fourth-highest slugging (.435), demonstrating significant improvements from the years gone by. In their previous faceoff, the Athletics rampaged, so expect more of the same against the struggling White Sox.
Lawrence Butler and Marcus Semien have seen success from the batter's box and are set to replicate that against Chicago. The Athletics might struggle at home, with a 12-13 record in some reports, but Severino's experience against the White Sox and his impressive performance against Milwaukee makes him the backbone of their hopes.
Final Prediction: Athletics to Win and Cover (-1.5)
The Athletics are on an upward trajectory this season and have dominated the White Sox in their previous encounters. With their improved batting statistics and Severino's history against Chicago, the Athletics look poised to grab another W and cover the -1.5 run spread. Go A's!
- Sean Burke, the White Sox pitcher with an ERA of 6.44, will be facing Luis Severino, who has a 3.33 ERA, in a battle of righties for the White Sox-Athletics game in 2025.
- Burke recently secured a win against the Red Sox, striking out 5 and conceding just 1 earned run in 5 innings, despite his 4.75 ERA on the road.
- The FanDuel odds predict a close match, with the Athletics favored to win with odds of -245, while the White Sox have +200.
- The White Sox, struggling with a batting average of .212 and only 76 runs, will be playing against the Athletics who have the seventh-highest batting average (.253) and fourth-highest slugging (.435).
- Despite the White Sox's poor performance, they hope that Burke's recent confidence boost from his win against Boston will help them secure a victory in the upcoming 2025 baseball season's MLB game against the Athletics.
