MLB Prop Bets: San Diego Padres vs Chicago White Sox (May 3, 2026)
The Chicago White Sox (16-17) face the San Diego Padres (19-13) at Petco Park on Sunday at 4:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Anthony Kay is the probable pitcher for the White Sox, while Griffin Canning is the probable pitcher for the Padres. The Padres are favored to win at -193, while the White Sox are at +159. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.
- The White Sox (-136) have a 16-17 Run Line record this season, while the Padres (+113) hold a record of 16-16.
- The White Sox have a 19-14-0 O/U record this season (meaning 19 games have gone over the total runs line and 14 have gone under). The Padres have a 15-16-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The White Sox are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (T19th in the league). Comparatively, the Padres are averaging 4.4 (16th).
- In the field, the White Sox are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (18th in the league), while the Padres are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (15th).
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 White Sox are at .226 (ranking 28th in the Major leagues), while the Padres are batting .232 (24th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Padres have hit 29 (T24th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the White Sox have managed 40 (T9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the White Sox have recorded 131 RBIs to rank 23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Padres have recorded 136 RBIs to rank 21st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Padres have an earned run average of 4.34 this season (18th in the Majors), while The White Sox have an ERA of 4.28 (16th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the White Sox have recorded 262 this season, ranking T23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Padres rank 18th for total strikeouts, recording 274.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .244 against the Padres this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the White Sox's opponents are at .242 (15th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 9-6-18 | 3-2-10 | 6-4-8 | 0-1-3 | 9-5-15 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Padres | 4-4-24 | 3-3-12 | 1-1-10 | 4-2-14 | 0-2-10 | 0-0-2 | 2-1-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 15-10-8 | 7-4-4 | 8-6-4 | 0-2-2 | 15-8-6 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Padres | 7-15-10 | 5-9-4 | 1-5-6 | 4-8-8 | 3-7-2 | 1-1-0 | 1-7-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 18-15 in White Sox games this season. The Padres have a 24-8 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The White Sox recorded an upset 4-0 victory over the Padres at Petco Park yesterday. Samuel Joseph Antonacci led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.
