Detroit Tigers (39-21) vs. Chicago White Sox (18-41)
June 2, 2025 7:40 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago White Sox 180 / Detroit Tigers -218; Over/Under: 8
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In this article, we will formulate a White Sox vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 2, 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 (39-21, 18-13 Away) swept the San Francisco Giants and then opened a two-series road trip with a win over the Kansas City Royals. In a rubber match on Sunday, a 1-0 victory, Keider Montero pitched for 4.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and one walk. Chase Lee was credited with the win.
This year, the Tigers average 4.93 runs per game (5th in the MLB) on a .249/.321/.404 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Tigers’ staff has a 3.17 ERA (5th) and 1.15 WHIP (3rd). Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with a .235 batting average, 14 home runs, and 42 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Tigers is Jack Flaherty, who is 3-6 in 11 starts this season, with a 3.94 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 59.1 innings.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox (18-41, 12-15 Home) are back home after two road series and losses to the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. The White Sox managed to surprise the Mets and win one game of the series, while they were swept by the Orioles in Baltimore. In the latest 3-2 defeat, Adrian Houser took the loss after allowing three runs on eight hits with six strikeouts and one walks in 6.1 innings.
This season, the White Sox average 3.41 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .221/.293/.342 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the White Sox’s staff has a 4.09 ERA (22nd) and 1.36 WHIP (23rd). Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with a .236 batting average, eight home runs, and 26 RBI this season.
Jonathan Cannon will take the mound for the White Sox on Monday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 2-6 record in nine starts this year with a 4.15 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 60.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Tigers’ last 10 games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the White Sox’s last six night games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the White Sox’s last 10 night games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last four games at Rate Field.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.342).
- The White Sox rank 28th in the league for home runs this season (47).
- The Tigers rank 27th in the league for strikeouts against this season (540).
- The Tigers are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both strikeouts and walks allowed this season.
Tigers vs White Sox Prediction
The Tigers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including all three H2Hs this season, when Detroit swept Chicago in early April. Three of the last four duels went Over, and I am going with another Over in this one. Although Jonathan Cannon posted stronger numbers than Jack Flaherty in May, he did allow multiple runs in six of his previous seven starts. Cannon allowed a .333 BA in 48 at-bats against the White Sox. Flaherty, on the other hand, surrendered multiple runs in seven of his last eight starts. There will be runs. Go with Over.
