White Sox vs Tigers Prediction 8/16/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 16th 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 64-58 this season after they won the first two games by scores of 9-5 and 4-3. In game two, Chicago blew a 3-1 lead in the fifth inning, but they scored in the seventh to escape with the win. The White Sox recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Montgomery, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Kay allowed six hits and three earned runs over 5.1 innings, while Hicks got the win and Hudson picked up the save. Prior to this series, Chicago lost two out of three against the Reds, but did win two out of three against the Guardians before that. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.10 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 587 runs with a .240 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 26 home runs and 70 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 27 home runs and 71 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Sean Burke, who is 7-6 with a 2.99 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 135.2 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 60-63 this year after they lost game two by a score of 3-4 on Saturday afternoon. Detroit scored three runs in the first five innings, but went scoreless over the last four innings for the loss. The Tigers recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Valencia, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Melton allowed nine hits and three earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Sommers picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit won two out of three against the Guardians and two out of three against the Giants. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.52 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and a .231 opponent batting average, while they have scored 560 runs with a .243 batting average and a .319 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 Drew Anderson, who is 4-4 with a 3.91 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 71.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The White Sox have lost 10 of their last 12 day games against American League opponents following a road win.
• The Tigers have won five of their last six day games after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in four of their last five games against American League opponents following a loss.

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
• The underdogs have won each of the Tigers’ last four games.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last 12 Sunday day games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four home games against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Tigers’ last seven games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the White Sox’s last four road games against AL Central opponents.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the Tigers’ last seven games as favorites against American League opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Hao-Yu Lee has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances with the Tigers as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
• Eduardo Valencia has hit at least one home run in four of his six previous home appearances against AL opponents.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

• Munetaka Murakami has hit at least one home run in four of the White Sox’s last six games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Sean Burke has recorded eight or more strikeouts in six of his last eight appearances.
• Munetaka Murakami has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last eight games against AL opponents that held a losing record.

White Sox vs Tigers Prediction 

Chicago comes into this matchup looking to complete the sweep, but they have allowed at least five runs in three of their last five. The White Sox are 27-34 on the road this year, while the Tigers are 32-30 at home. Detroit has dropped three of their last four games and they really need a win in this contest. The Tigers are starting Anderson, who has allowed three earned runs in his last 12.0 innings, while Burke has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight outings. Take the White Sox here.

David Racey's Pick: White Sox ML