| MATCHUP | Detroit Tigers | Chicago White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 70-52 | 44-77 |
| Where | Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | |
| Time | 02:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | CHSN | |
In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 13th at the Rate Field in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago White Sox Preview
The Chicago White Sox have a 44-76 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the AL Central behind the Minnesota Twins. . The White Sox have a 26-35 home record and are 55-57 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-6 home victory over the Tigers, and are 2-7 in their last 9 games. Over is 6-2-1 in their last 9 games and are playing the Royals and the Braves next.
The White Sox have a .229 batting average this season, .301 OBP and .369 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.15 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. Lenyn Sosa leads the White Sox with 102 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .276 batting average. He also leads the team in RBI with 48, while Andrew Benintendi adds a team-high 14 home runs.
Shane Smith (R) will take the mound for the White Sox, and he has a 3-7 record, 4.22 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.
Detroit Tigers Preview
The Detroit Tigers have a 69-52 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the AL Central ahead of the Cleveland Guardians. The Tigers have a 30-28 road record and are 63-51 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-9 road defeat by the White Sox, which ended their previous two-game winning streak. Over is 9-2 in their last 11 games and are playing the Twins and the Astros next.
The Tigers have a .251 batting average this season, .317 OBP and .424 slugging percentage. Detroit’s pitching staff has a 3.87 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Riley Greene leads the Tigers with 123 hits, adding a team-high 87 RBI, and 27 home runs. He is also the team’s best hitter with a .271 batting average.
The Tigers have not yet announced a starting pitcher for this game.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Tigers have lost three of their last four games as road favorites.
- The White Sox have won each of their last six Wednesday day games against the Tigers.
- The White Sox have covered the run line each of their last nine day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line each of their last six road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won each of their last nine games against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last eight Wednesday games against AL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five day games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five day games.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last seven day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the White Sox’s last five day games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last seven road games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the last five games between the Tigers and White Sox.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for hits this season (909).
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.229).
- The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (51).
- The Tigers rank 3rd in the league for triples this season (25).
Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
The Tigers are 6-3 in their last 9 meetings against the White Sox, and both teams are tied 3-3 wins in their last 6 meetings in Chicago. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Prediction, the Tigers are coming as -130 road favorites. The Tigers have a better overall record, and have been above average on the road, while the White Sox have been struggling at home. Smith has been in poor form for the White Sox lately, as he has a 1-4 record and 7.17 ERA in his last five starts. Regardless of who the Tigers start, they have a superior offense and I don’t think they will drop a second straight game to the White Sox. Take the Detroit Tigers on the moneyline in this one.