The Atlanta Braves are set to host the Chicago White Sox for the final game of their three-game series today, August 20, 2025, at Truist Park. Unfortunately, according to the bookies the Braves are favorites in this matchup and will likely look to secure the series win against the White Sox team that has struggled this season. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FDSSO and CHSN.
Key Takeaways
The Atlanta Braves are expected to beat the Chicago White Sox in the series finale.
The Braves have a strong record at home and are expected to continue their winning streak.
Some of the key offensive players for the Braves are Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna, while the White Sox will be looking at players such as Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas.
Probable starting pitchers for the matchup are Hurston Waldrep for the Braves and Martín Pérez for the White Sox.
Betting Odds and Predictions
The Braves are favorites for the matchup, with moneyline odds of approximately -193, and the White Sox are underdogs at +159. The run line is in favor of the Braves at -1.5 with +108 odds, and the total stands at 9 runs. The Braves have a 58% implied probability of winning from sportsbooks, with the White Sox at 42%.
Score Prediction: Braves 3, White Sox 2 Total Prediction: Less than 9 runs
Pitching Matchup
Atlanta will likely begin Hurston Waldrep, who is 3-0 with a 1.02 ERA. The White Sox, meanwhile, will go with Martín Pérez, who is 1-2 with a 3.09 ERA. Pérez has been effective against divisional foes, while Waldrep has been lights out in his last few starts.
Team Performance and Key Players
The Braves have played well at home and have a winning record as favorites. The Braves’ Matt Olson has 72 RBIs and a .273 batting average to lead the Braves, and Marcell Ozuna has a team-best 20 home runs. Michael Harris II has a 12-game hitting streak and is batting .477 over his last 10 games. Lenyn Sosa has a .273 batting average and a team-leading 17 home runs and 55 RBIs for the White Sox. Miguel Vargas is another top offensive player for Chicago.
Betting Trends
Recent history has seen the Braves playing well, winning 6 of their last 7 games and 4 of their last 5 series. The White Sox, on the other hand, have not played well, losing 5 of their last 6 games. The White Sox have covered the spread against the Braves in recent meetings, though.
How to Watch
The game will be televised on FDSSO and CHSN, and it will be livestreamed on Fubo. The first pitch will be at 7:15 p.m. ET.
As always, let´s go White Sox!
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