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Chicago White Sox vs. Atlanta Braves
The Chicago White Sox and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Truist Park.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Shane Smith in this game. Smith has a 3-7 record and a 4.01 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Smith with Bryce Elder. Right hander Elder has a 5.89 ERA to go along with a 5-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -175-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 13-9 loser as they battled the White Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the White Sox at 180 were rewarded, while the 22 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 13-9 winner as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the White Sox at 180 were rewarded, while the 22 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 45-80 SU
Chicago White Sox is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Chicago White Sox is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago White Sox's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 56-69 SU
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games at home
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Atlanta Wednesday, August 20