Athletics vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/12

MLB game preview

The None Athletics will visit the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The game will begin at 2:10 PM and will be aired on CHSN. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with a light breeze and clear skies.

The Athletics come into this game with a record of 41-54, placing them 4th in the AL West. They are on an eight-game losing streak and have struggled in their last 10 games, winning just one. The White Sox hold a 49-45 record, ranking 2nd in the AL Central. They have won their last two games but are 4-6 in their last 10 outings.

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics have struggled recently, dropping their last five games. Their offense has not been able to produce much, scoring only five runs over these games. The team is ranked 11th in batting average at .244, with Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz leading in home runs with 20 each.

On the pitching side, the Athletics have an ERA of 5.21, which ranks them 29th. Their pitchers have given up 148 home runs, placing them 25th. J.T. Ginn, with a 7-5 record and a 3.10 ERA, is a key player in the rotation.

The Athletics’ lineup for the next game includes Henry Bolte and Shea Langeliers at the top. Jacob Wilson, who has a .282 batting average, is also in the lineup. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has shown promise with a .439 average in limited at-bats.

Athletics vs White Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: None Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Venue: Rate Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Athletics Moneyline -106, White Sox Moneyline -115, Athletics Runline -1.5 (+159), White Sox Runline +1.5 (-195), Total Over 8.5 (-116), Total Under 8.5 (-105)

Chicago White Sox Team Preview

The Chicago White Sox have had mixed results in recent games. They won two games against the Athletics, with a 14-1 win on July 10th and a 1-0 win on July 11th. However, they struggled against the Boston Red Sox, losing three games in a row from July 7th to July 9th.

The White Sox have shown strength in hitting this season. They rank 8th in slugging percentage at .412 and 4th in home runs with 127. Players like Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery lead the team with 21 and 23 home runs, respectively.

Pitching has been a challenge for the White Sox, as seen in their recent games. Noah Schultz is set to start against the Athletics, holding a 2-6 record with a 6.00 ERA. The team ranks 14th in ERA at 4.15, showing room for improvement in this area.

BTB Betting Pick

The White Sox moneyline is set at -115, while the Athletics sit at -106. Given the White Sox’s better pitching stats, with a 4.15 ERA compared to the Athletics’ 5.21 ERA, the pick is for the White Sox to win. The projected score is White Sox 5, Athletics 4, favoring the White Sox’s stronger defense.

The total for the game is 8.5 runs, with the over at -116 and the under at -105. Considering the White Sox’s solid pitching and the Athletics’ struggles on the mound, the pick is the over. The projected total score of 9 supports this choice, hinting at a higher scoring game.