White Sox vs Reds Prediction 8/13/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Reds prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, August 13th at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Chicago White Sox Betting Preview

The Chicago White Sox are 62-57 this season after they split the first two games by scores of 4-5 and 5-0. In game two, Chicago took the lead in the third inning and never looked back in the win. The White Sox recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Meidroth, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Castillo allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Smith picked up a hold. Prior to this 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 4.07 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 566 runs with a .237 batting average and a .316 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 Davis Martin, who is 9-6 with a 4.17 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 123.0 innings pitched this season. 

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are 57-62 this year after they lost game two by a score of 0-5 on Wednesday night. Cincinnati pitched a pretty solid game, but the offense never showed up and it got away from them in the eighth in the loss. The Reds recorded just two hits and they were led by Stewart, who went 2-4 in the game. Lowder allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Garcia allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Cincinnati lost all three against the Nationals, but did sweep the Athletics in three games before that. 

This season, Cincinnati has a 4.48 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .246 opponent batting average, while they have scored 487 runs with a .227 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Sal Stewart has led the Reds with 25 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz has added 20 home runs and 56 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Andrew Abbott, who is 6-7 with a 3.92 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP over 128.2 innings pitched this year. 

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.

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 trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six day games against National League opponents.
• 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.

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.

White Sox vs Reds Prediction 

Chicago comes into this matchup after tying the series at one with a win on Wednesday and they have won three of their last four games. The White Sox are 37-23 at home this year, while the Reds are 28-31 on the road. Cincinnati has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 5+ runs in all four of those losses. The Reds are starting Abbott, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last five starts, while Martin has allowed 4+ earned runs in three of his last four outings. Take the Reds and the plus money here.