Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago White Sox Prediction 8/13/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Reds vs White Sox Prediction for this MLB matchup on Thursday, August 13th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Chicago White Sox Preview

The Chicago White Sox have a 62-57 record this season and are sitting in 1st place in the AL Central. They have a 37-23 home record and are coming off a 5-0 home win against the Reds. They will face the Tigers and the Cubs next.

The Chicago White Sox have a .237 batting average this season, a .316 OBP, and a .407 slugging percentage. The White Sox’ pitching staff has a 4.07 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Sam Antonacci is the White Sox’ best hitter with a .278 batting average. Miguel Vargas leads the team in RBI with 68, while Munetaka Murakami adds a team-high 26 home runs.

Davis Martin (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox, and he has a 9-6 record, a 4.17 ERA, and a 1.33 WHIP.

Cincinnati Reds Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have a 57-62 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the NL Central. They have a 28-31 away record and are coming off a 0-5 away loss against the White Sox. They will face the Marlins and the Cardinals next.

The Cincinnati Reds have a .227 batting average this season, a .307 OBP, and a .394 slugging percentage. The Reds’ pitching staff has a 4.48 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. Elly De La Cruz is the Reds’ best hitter with a .268 batting average, while Sal Stewart leads the team in RBI with 87 and a team-high 25 home runs.

Andrew Abbott (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Reds, and he has a 6-7 record, a 3.92 ERA, and a 1.39 WHIP.

Cincinnati Reds @ the Chicago White Sox Betting Trends: August 13, 2026

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Davis Martin      Record this season: 9-6      ERA: 4.17
• Home Record: 5-1
• Last 5 against Reds: 1-0

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The home team has won eight of the Reds’ last nine games.
• The Reds have lost each of their last four games after playing the previous day.
• The Reds have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games after playing the previous day.
• The White Sox have covered the run line each of their last five day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Reds have lost the first inning in each of their last five day games against AL Central opponents.
• The Reds have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven day games against AL Central opponents.
• The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine road games.

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Abbott      Record this season: 6-7      ERA: 3.92
• Road Record: 3-3
• Last 5 against White Sox: 1-0

Why the Cincinnati Reds will win

• The Reds have won each of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
• The White Sox have lost each of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents following a home win.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Reds have covered the run line in each of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
• The White Sox have lost the first inning in four of their last five day games against National League opponents.
• The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 11 day games against NL Central opponents.
• The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six day games against National League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Reds’ last 10 day games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the White Sox’s last four day games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 14 of the White Sox’s last 15 day games against NL Central opponents.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Reds’ last six day games against AL Central opponents.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

• Miguel Vargas has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against NL Central opponents.
• Davis Martin has recorded five or more strikeouts in 10 of his last 11 appearances against NL opponents.
• Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one hit in 17 of his last 18 appearances against NL opponents.
• Davis Martin has recorded a win in seven of his last eight appearances against NL opponents.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts

• Sal Stewart has hit a home run in three of the Reds’ last four day games.
• Matt Mclain has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in day games against AL teams that held a winning record.
• Andrew Abbott has recorded five or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances against AL opponents.
• Andrew Abbott has recorded a win in six of his seven previous road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

• The White Sox rank 5th in the league for home runs this season (157).
• The White Sox rank 25th in the league for hits this season (947).
• The Reds rank 30th in the league for hits this season (899).
• The Reds rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.227).

Reds vs White Sox Prediction

The Reds are 5-3 in their last 8 meetings against the White Sox and are 4-1 in their last 5 visits in Chicago.

In this Reds vs White Sox Prediction, the White Sox are coming as -130 home favorites. I like the White Sox at home in this one with Davis Martin on the mound, who finally bounced back after a rough stretch. He will face a struggling Reds offense that scores just 1.6 runs per game against righties in its last 5 games and they also have a weaker bullpen. The White Sox are 3-1 in their last 4 games and I like them to win this one at home.  

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Chicago White Sox ML