Chicago at Oakland

Oakland is 21-9 at home this season, and the White Sox faded down the stretch, losing seven of their last eight games as they gave up 25 runs their last three games against the Cubs. Jesus Luzardo starts for the Athletics, and he has a 2.40 ERA at home where hitters are batting just .215 against him. Lucas Giolito goes for Chicago, which has lost his last two starts, although he allowed only five runs in 12 innings. Oakland won five of the six meetings this season, and the White Sox are a young club with not much playoff experience. The White Sox are 23-51 the last 74 meetings at Oakland, and the Athletics have won 48 of their last 67 home games as they are 40-19 at home against right-handed starters dating to last season. Also, Oakland is 41-12 against AL Central teams. Take the Athletics.