Chicago White Sox vs Atlanta Braves Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 08/20/25

I expect the Atlanta Braves to win by multiple runs over the Chicago White Sox in their matchup Wednesday evening. Atlanta has had a disappointing season after being expected to compete for a World Series, but they do have some youthful pieces that are contributing at elite levels currently. Michael Harris II is tearing the cover off the ball of late, posting a 1.145 OPS with 7 home runs so far this month. His presence in the middle of the lineup has made their unit look more dangerous and they should tee off against Martin Perez in this spot.

Hurston Waldrep is scheduled to start this game for the Braves, and it will be just his 4th appearance as a major leaguer in 2025. The talented right-handed prospect is still just 23 years of age, and his early innings this season have shown signs of potential. Waldrep has allowed just 14 base runners and 2 earned runs in his first 17.2 innings on the year, recording 17 strikeouts along the way. His last outing resulted in 6 scoreless frames against a hot Guardians unit, and I expect his success to continue in this matchup with the White Sox.

Atlanta Braves vs Chicago White Sox prediction: Braves -1.5 (+105) available at time of publishing. Playable at that price.