The Chicago White Sox are set to battle the Oakland Athletics on August 6, 2024, at the Oakland Coliseum, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m. under favorable clear sky conditions.

Jonathan Cannon will take the mound for the White Sox carrying an ERA of 4.114, while Ross Stripling will handle pitching duties for the Athletics, entering the game with an ERA of 5.642.

The White Sox have had a challenging season in the 2024 AL Central Division, standing at 15th with a 27-88 record and a .23 winning percentage. Their struggles are evident with a long 21-game losing streak and no wins in their last ten outings. Conversely, the Athletics hold 14th position in the AL West, with a slightly better record of 47-67 and a .41 winning percentage, recently snapping a losing streak with a single win.

Odds for the game are pointing towards a rather tight contest. The Athletics are favored with a HomeTeamMoneyLine of -189 while the White Sox are considered underdogs with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of 159. The point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Athletics, and the Over/Under for total runs scored is pegged at 8.0. These odds suggest a tilt toward Oakland, reflecting their somewhat steadier season performance compared to the struggling White Sox.