Chicago White Sox @ Atlanta Braves Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/20/2025 7:15 PM EDT

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Chicago White Sox @ Atlanta Braves Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Atlanta Braves -185 [ESPN BET] / Chicago White Sox +165 [BetRivers]
Best Spread Odds: Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+110) [ESPN BET] / Chicago White Sox +1.5 (-125) [Caesars]
Best Total Odds: Over 9.0 (-109) [DraftKings] / Under 9.5 (-135) [ESPN BET]

Game Info

Date: August 20, 2025
Time: 7:15 PM EDT
Location: Truist Park, Atlanta
TV: -

Chicago White Sox @ Atlanta Braves Preview

The Atlanta Braves (57-69) host the Chicago White Sox (45-81) in the final game of their three-game series at Truist Park. The Braves enter this contest with a strong recent record, securing 7 wins in their last 10 games, showcasing a potent offense averaging 4.7 runs per game (9th in MLB) and a respectable team ERA of 3.94 (11th). They have also hit 143 home runs this season, ranking 14th.

On the other side, the Chicago White Sox have struggled significantly this season, holding a 45-81 record. Their recent form has been challenging, with only 3 wins in their last 10 games and a 1-5 record in their last six. The White Sox offense averages 3.8 runs per game (28th) and their pitching staff has a team ERA of 4.73 (28th). They have hit 125 home runs, ranking 21st.

The pitching matchup features rookie Hurston Waldrep (3-0, 1.02 ERA) for the Braves against Martín Pérez (1-2, 3.09 ERA) for the White Sox. Waldrep has been exceptional in his first three MLB outings, not allowing more than one run in any start and boasting a WHIP under 0.80. He recently blanked the Guardians over six innings. Pérez is making his first start since returning from a lengthy IL stint due to a flexor strain, having thrown a 40-pitch relief outing where he gave up one run. His return could be on a limited pitch count, potentially exposing the White Sox's bullpen.

Key injuries for the Braves include Austin Riley (10-Day-IL) and several pitchers on the 60-Day-IL. For the White Sox, Colson Montgomery is day-to-day with left-side soreness, which could impact their defensive stability and lineup.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

This series has already seen some high-scoring affairs. The Atlanta Braves secured an 11-10 victory on August 19, 2025, evening the series after the Chicago White Sox exploded for 13 runs in Monday's opener. In 2025, the head-to-head record between these two teams is tied at 1-1. Historically, the Braves have shown a strong home advantage in head-to-head clashes, winning 5 of their last 6 home encounters against the White Sox. Recent games between these two clubs have consistently exceeded a total of 9 runs.

Pick: Atlanta Braves Moneyline

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The Atlanta Braves moneyline at -185 is our straight pick for this matchup. The Braves are heavily favored, with a 60.7% win probability according to numberFire, and sharp money is leaning towards Atlanta with a 63.32% home sharp win percentage. Rookie Hurston Waldrep has been a dominant force on the mound, consistently shutting down opposing offenses in his initial MLB starts. His ability to limit runs will be crucial against a White Sox lineup that has shown flashes of power in this series.

While the White Sox bats have been hot, their overall offensive and pitching statistics for the season are significantly weaker than Atlanta's. Martín Pérez's return from the IL, potentially on a pitch count, adds an element of uncertainty for Chicago's pitching staff, which already ranks near the bottom of the league in ERA. The Braves' strong home record in head-to-head matchups further solidifies this pick, as they look to close out the series with a decisive victory.