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MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays (April 15, 2026)

The Tampa Bay Rays (9-7) face the Chicago White Sox (6-11) at Rate Field on Wednesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jesse Scholtens is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Sean Burke is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The Rays are favored to win at -118, while the White Sox are at -102. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.

  • The Rays (+141) have a 9-7 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (-171) hold a record of 7-10.
  • The Rays have an 11-3-2 O/U record this season (meaning 11 games have gone over the total runs line, three have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The White Sox have a 10-7-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Rays are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the White Sox are averaging only 3.2 (29th).
  • In the field, the Rays are allowing a whopping 5.3 runs per game this season (26th in the league), while the White Sox are allowing an average of 5.1 runs (25th).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rays are at an impressive .266 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting an underwhelming .191 (30th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox have hit 14 (T22nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rays have managed 12 (T27th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rays have recorded 73 RBIs to rank T12th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 48 RBIs to rank T29th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.84 this season (27th in the Majors), while The Rays have an ERA of 4.55 (24th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rays have recorded 126 this season, ranking 28th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 25th for total strikeouts, recording 132.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .252 against the White Sox this season (24th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rays' opponents are at .222 (4th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Rays 5-2-9 1-1-4 4-1-5 2-2-6 3-0-3 0-0-0 3-1-6
    White Sox 5-4-8 3-1-3 2-3-5 0-0-0 5-4-8 0-0-0 2-2-6

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Rays 9-4-3 3-1-2 6-3-1 5-4-1 4-0-2 0-0-0 6-2-2
    White Sox 7-6-4 4-1-2 3-5-2 0-0-0 7-6-4 0-0-0 3-3-4

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.

  • The NRFI is 8-8 in Rays games this season. The White Sox have an 8-9 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Rays recorded an 8-5 victory over the White Sox at Rate Field yesterday. Ben Williamson went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 3 RBIs.