White Sox vs Tigers Prediction 8/14/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 14th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Chicago White Sox Betting Preview

The Chicago White Sox are 62-58 this season after they lost two out of three against the Reds by scores of 4-5, 5-0, and 8-9. In game three, Chicago led 4-3 in the second inning, but they allowed the next five runs and came up just short in the loss. The White Sox recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Grichuk, who went 2-3 with three RBIs. Martin allowed two hits and three earned runs over 2.0 innings, while Fedde picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Chicago won two out of three against the Guardians, but lost all three against the Red Sox before that. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.10 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 574 runs with a .238 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 26 home runs and 68 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 25 home runs and 68 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Sean Newcomb, who is 1-3 with a 2.66 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP over 64.1 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 60-61 this year after they won two out of three against the Guardians by scores of 6-4, 4-6, and 3-0. In game three, Detroit took the lead in the third inning and never looked back in the win. The Tigers recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Torkelson, who went 2-3 with one RBI. Montero allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 6.1 innings for the win, while Jansen picked up the save. Prior to that series, Detroit won two out of three against the Giants and two out of three against the Mariners. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.47 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and a .229 opponent batting average, while they have scored 552 runs with a .243 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 26 home runs and 81 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 16 home runs and 54 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jackson Jobe, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.40 WHIP over 5.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the White Sox and Tigers.
• The White Sox have lost each of their last six games at Comerica Park against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in four of their last five games.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents following a home loss.

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The White Sox have won four of their last five games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a home win.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 road games following a loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against the White Sox following a win.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games at Comerica Park against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last five games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the White Sox’s last five night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in four of the Tigers’ last five games.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in four of the White Sox’s last five games against AL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Jackson Jobe has recorded four or more strikeouts in four of his last five home appearances.
• Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last nine games as favorites.
• Eduardo Valencia has hit at least one home run in three of his four previous home appearances with the Tigers against AL opponents.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

• Munetaka Murakami has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last six games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Munetaka Murakami has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the White Sox as underdogs against AL Central opponents.

White Sox vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup as one of the hottest team in the American League and they are just 2.5 games back in the Central. The Tigers are 32-28 at home this year, while the White Sox are 25-34 on the road. Chicago has won three of their last five games, but they just lost a series with the Reds. The White Sox are starting Newcomb, who will be an opener, while Jobe was great in his first start of the season. Take the Tigers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Tigers -1.5