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Stephen Nover's MLB Tuesday Totals Dominator
(MLB) Chi White Sox vs. Oakland,
Total: 8.00 | -105.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 8.00 | -105.00 Under
Result: Win
Oakland is underrated offensively right now. The A's have scored 38 runs in their last five games. They rank in the top-five in batting average and home runs. The A's not only have power in the outfield and at the corners, but also in the middle infield with Marcus Siemien and Jed Lowrie.
The A's should be able to tee off on 33-year-old Miguel Gonzalez, who I regard as one of the weakest starting pitchers in baseball. Gonzalez may not be in Chicago's starting rotation much longer. He's allowed nine earned runs and 16 hits in his first two starts this season spanning 9 1/3 innings. Gonzalez hasn't reached the sixth inning in either of his starts and Chicago has a below average bullpen. Gonzalez is 0-3 lifetime versus Oakland with a 4.11 ERA in six appearances, including five starts. He's also going to be rusty having not pitched in eight days.
The White Sox should do their share of damage against journeyman Trevor Cahill, who was subpar in the minors this season until getting the call to pitch this game. Cahill has a 4.21 career ERA against the White Sox in 12 appearances, including nine starts. Oakland's bullpen is vulnerable, too.
Both weather and the home plate umpire are pluses, too, for the Over. The forecast is for temperatues in the 50's - which is balmy compared to other baseball sites in this cold weather April - with the wind blowing out to right at 15 mph.
Chad Whitson is slated to be the home plate umpire. He's been full-time in the majors since 2016. The Over has cashed during 60 percent of his 43 games behind the plate.
The A's should be able to tee off on 33-year-old Miguel Gonzalez, who I regard as one of the weakest starting pitchers in baseball. Gonzalez may not be in Chicago's starting rotation much longer. He's allowed nine earned runs and 16 hits in his first two starts this season spanning 9 1/3 innings. Gonzalez hasn't reached the sixth inning in either of his starts and Chicago has a below average bullpen. Gonzalez is 0-3 lifetime versus Oakland with a 4.11 ERA in six appearances, including five starts. He's also going to be rusty having not pitched in eight days.
The White Sox should do their share of damage against journeyman Trevor Cahill, who was subpar in the minors this season until getting the call to pitch this game. Cahill has a 4.21 career ERA against the White Sox in 12 appearances, including nine starts. Oakland's bullpen is vulnerable, too.
Both weather and the home plate umpire are pluses, too, for the Over. The forecast is for temperatues in the 50's - which is balmy compared to other baseball sites in this cold weather April - with the wind blowing out to right at 15 mph.
Chad Whitson is slated to be the home plate umpire. He's been full-time in the majors since 2016. The Over has cashed during 60 percent of his 43 games behind the plate.
