Chicago White Sox vs Atlanta Braves Prediction, Odds and Picks for Monday, 08/18/25

The Chicago White Sox send Yoendrys Gomez to the mound. He is a young arm still finding his footing at the big-league level but showing flashes of upside. Through 22.2 innings this season, Gomez owns a 5.56 ERA and 1.54 WHIP — with inconsistent command but moments of real effectiveness. His most recent outing was his best yet, tossing 5.0 innings of 1-run baseball with just 1 hit allowed and 7 strikeouts, hinting at his ability to keep hitters off balance when his fastball and secondary pitches are working. Chicago’s offense hasn’t been a consistent force in 2025, but contributions from Miguel Vargas, Lenyn Sosa, Chase Meidroth and other rookies have helped keep them competitive in spots. While Chicago is in rebuilding mode, it has shown an ability to scrap together runs and hang around against higher end competition — making it a live underdog when Gomez delivers a steady outing.

The Atlanta Braves counter with Spencer Strider, one of the league’s premier strikeout pitchers — although his results this season haven’t always reflected that dominance. In 86.1 innings, Strider has piled up 100 strikeouts — but his 4.69 ERA and 1.36 WHIP illustrate a tendency to give up damage when hitters make contact. Elevated hard hit and barrel rates have plagued him at times, leading to uneven results. Offensively, the Braves remain dangerous — led by Matt Olson (24 HR, .870 OPS) — although they’ve had stretches where the lineup has cooled. Given Strider’s volatility and Gomez’s recent momentum, the matchup sets up for a competitive game rather than a runaway. With the White Sox capable of keeping the score tight and Strider prone to occasional mistakes, the best play here looks like White Sox +1.5. I’m banking on Chicago’s ability to stay within striking distance.

White Sox vs Braves Prediction: Chicago +1.5 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to -130.

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