From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, the Tigers and White Sox face off in an AL Central matchup. The money line odds have the Tigers at -152 compared to the White Sox at +129. Tonight's forecast in Chicago calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-90s.
First pitch for this one is set for 8:10 PM ET, and the game can be seen on BSDET. Ty Madden is starting for the Tigers, and the White Sox are starting Davis Martin. Detroit is 65-66, and the White Sox are 31-100, putting them 5th in the AL Central. Chicago comes in on a three-game losing streak.
Detroit vs. Chicago Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Tigers at White Sox
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago
- Date: Monday, August 26th
- Betting Odds DET -152 | CHW +129 O/U 9
Tigers vs White Sox Last Game Recap
Detroit cruised to a 9-4 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Tigers had a huge 5th inning, scoring three of their nine runs. As for the White Sox, they scored their final run in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Tigers were favored at -156 on the money line.
Beau Brieske only went one inning for the Tigers but gave up just two hits and no earned runs. Bryan Sammons got the win out of the bullpen. Jonathan Cannon had a rough outing for the White Sox, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work.
Andy Ibanez and Colt Keith each drove in three runs for the Tigers' offense. Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney each had two hits and an RBI. Kerry Carpenter also had a two-hit game at the plate.
Tigers Preview
Heading into today's game, the Tigers have won three straight and are 65-66 overall, sitting 4th in the AL Central. They are 10.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. Detroit's run line record is 69-62, and they have been a good bet as underdogs, going 53-30.
This season, the average run total in Tigers games is 8.4, and their over/under record is 68-60. The over has hit in two consecutive games, and their O/U record with a total of 9 runs is 8-6-1.
Today, Ty Madden gets the nod for the Tigers as they face the White Sox. It's his chance to make a strong opening statement, as this will be his first time on the mound this year.
Riley Greene has been the Tigers' top power threat this season, as he comes into the game with 18 homers, which is the best mark on the team. Greene also leads the team with 55 RBIs and is batting .263. Colt Keith has been hot of late, going 15/34 in his last eight games with one homer and eight RBIs. He is also 3rd on the team with 51 RBIs and is batting .264 for the season.
As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. Their team batting average of .234 is also 18th in the league, and they are near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and slugging. Detroit's offense has been better on the road this season, averaging 4.3 runs per contest.
White Sox Preview
Chicago has struggled mightily this season, as they have a 31-100 record and have lost 14 straight series. They are currently on a three-game losing streak, including losing the first three games of this series vs. the Tigers. Against the run line, the White Sox are 54-77, and they have failed to cover in five straight games.
When the over/under total has been set at 9 runs, the White Sox have an 11-12-1 O/U record. Overall, their O/U record is 59-66, with games averaging 8.3 runs per game. The over has hit in their last two games, and their over/under record is 78.6% when the total is set at 8 runs.
Davis Martin is getting the start for the White Sox today, as they take on the Tigers. This will be his 3rd start of the season, and he has a loss and a no-decision in his first two starts. He is coming off a loss to the Giants, where he went 4 1/3 innings and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits.
Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in home runs and have the worst team OPS in the league. Overall, they are averaging only 3.1 runs per game. The White Sox are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Luis Robert Jr. has been swinging the bat well of late, going 14/34 in his last eight games, including two homers.
Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. are the team's top home run hitters this season, with 15 and 14 homers, respectively. Vaughn also leads the team with 57 RBIs. Vaughn is batting .246 for the season, and Robert Jr. comes in at .225. Vaughn is also on a four-game hitting streak.
Tigers vs. White Sox Prediction: Tigers ML -152
We really like the Tigers' chances of picking up a win on the road today, and with the money line payout sitting at -152, this is the route we recommend taking. Our predicted final score is 6-4 in favor of the Tigers, and with the payout, we would also recommend looking at the over/under line, which is sitting at 9 runs.
If you're looking for some potential player props, we have Davis Martin finishing with six strikeouts, which would have him as the third-best among starters today. As for the Tigers, they are projected to finish with 11 K's, which would be the second-most among starters.
