In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 11th 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 43-75 this year after they lost two out of three against Cleveland by scores of 5-9, 1-3, and 6-4. In their game three win, Chicago scored the first five runs in the game and they were able to hold on for the win in the later innings. The White Sox recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Sosa, who went 2-3 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Chicago started Martin, who allowed five hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Taylor picked up the save.
Prior to that series, the White Sox lost all three against the Mariners, but did win two out of three against the Angels before that. Chicago has lost six of their last seven games and they are currently last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.16 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 452 runs with a .229 batting average and a .300 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 Elvis Peguero, who is 0-0 with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP over 7.1 innings pitched this year.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 68-51 this season after they won two out of three against the Angels by scores of 6-5, 4-7, and 9-5. In their game three win, Detroit jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the fourth inning and cruised to the easy victory. The Tigers recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Carpenter, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs in the win. Detroit started Mize, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Montero allowed two earned runs in relief.
Prior to that series, the Tigers lost two out of three against the Twins and two out of three against the Phillies. Detroit has lost three of their last five games and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.86 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 575 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 25 home runs and 65 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Chris Paddack, who is 4-10 with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 121.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Tigers will beat the White Sox
- The White Sox have lost each of their last 12 Monday night games against AL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have won each of their last 11 Monday games as favorites.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last nine Monday games as favorites.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line each of their last five night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games.
- The White Sox have lost the first inning in four of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last seven games as favorites against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the White Sox’s last seven night games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last nine Monday games at Rate Field.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last four night games.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Michael A. Taylor has hit a home run in three of the White Sox’s last five games as underdogs.
- Andrew Benintendi has recorded at least one hit in eight of his last nine home appearances.
- Luis Robert ranks T5th in the league in Steals (31) this season.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Chris Paddack has recorded five strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Wenceel Perez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the White Sox.
- Kerry Carpenter has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Riley Greene ranks T8th in the league in Home Runs (27) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for hits this season (892).
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.229).
- The Tigers rank T29th in the league for steals this season (51).
- The Tigers rank 3rd in the league for triples this season (25).
White Sox vs Tigers Prediction
Detroit was able to get a much needed series win on Sunday against the Angels and they need to take advantage of Chicago, as they try to get back on track. The Tigers are 29-27 on the road this season, while the White Sox are 25-34 at home. Chicago did snap their losing streak on Sunday, but they have been pretty bad all year. The Tigers are starting Paddack, who is very inconsistent, but should be ok against this White Sox lineup. Take the Tigers to win on the road.