| MATCHUP | Detroit Tigers | Chicago White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 69-51 | 44-76 |
| Where | Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | CHSN | |
In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 12th at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 69-51 this season after they won game one by a score of 2-1 on Monday night. Detroit led 1-0 in the second inning, but they needed a run in the top of the ninth to steal the victory. The Tigers recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Torkelson and Dingler, who both had one RBI in the win. Detroit started Paddack, who allowed three hits and one earned run over 5.2 innings, while Finnegan picked up the win in relief and Vest got the save.
Prior to this series, the Tigers won two out of three against the Angels, but lost two out of three against the Twins before that. Detroit has won three of their last four games and they are still leading the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.83 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 577 runs with a .251 batting average and a .318 on base percentage this season. Riley Greene has led Detroit with 27 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Spencer Torkelson has added 26 home runs and 66 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jack Flaherty, who is 6-11 with a 4.56 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 120.1 innings pitched this season.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 43-76 this year after they lost game one in heart breaking fashion on Monday. Chicago tied the game at one in the fifth inning, but they allowed a run in the top of the ninth right before a rain delay, before losing when play resumed. The White Sox recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Montgomery, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI in the loss. Chicago started Peguero, who allowed three hits and one earned run over 1.2 innings, while Eisert picked up the loss in relief.
Prior to this series, the White Sox lost two out of three against the Guardians and all three against the Mariners. Chicago has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 453 runs with a .228 batting average and a .299 on base percentage this season. Lenyn Sosa has led Chicago with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has added 14 home runs and 44 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is TBD.
Why the Tigers will beat the White Sox
- The White Sox have lost 18 of their last 20 night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have won 13 of their last 15 road games against the White Sox.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five night games against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in six of their last seven night games against the White Sox at Rate Field following a road win.
- The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last four road games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 11 of the Tigers’ last 12 road games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the White Sox’s last five night games.
Tigers vs White Sox Prediction
Detroit was able to get a very low scoring win on Monday night to start this series and they will look for their third straight win here. The Tigers are 30-27 on the road this year, while the White Sox are 25-35 at home. Chicago has lost seven of their last eight games and they have not announced a starting pitcher for this contest yet. Detroit is going with Flaherty, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in two of his last three starts. We have seen Flaherty have some struggles this season, but he should be fine against this lineup. Take the Tigers -1.5 here.