The Oakland Athletics' 5.08 runs per game mark ranks in the top 10 across the major leagues and they are coming out of the All Star break with a solid 50-41 which puts them in the middle of the American League wild-card race.

Here the A's powerful lineup will get a look at Chicago White Sox right-hander Ivan Nova (4-7, 5.58 ERA) whose ERA is the third worst in the majors among qualifiers. The A's, on the other hand, can hand the ball to Mike Fiers (8-3, 3.87 ERA) who's having a decent year, particularly at home where he is 5-2 with a 2.91 ERA in 10 starts. We can also note that the A's have dominated this series in recent years, winning seven of the last nine meetings overall and five straight home at The Coliseum.

Athletics are 5-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts. Athletics are 12-4 in Fiers' last 16 home starts. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.

Free pick on Oakland Athletics -1.5.

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