MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox (July 8, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (41-48) face the Chicago White Sox (47-43) at Rate Field on Wednesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jake Bennett is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Davis Martin is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -122, while the Red Sox are at +101. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -109 and UNDER at -110.
- The Red Sox (-198) have a 40-49 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (+162) hold a record of 51-39.
- The Red Sox have a 41-44-4 O/U record this season (meaning 41 games have gone over the total runs line, 44 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The White Sox have a 52-36-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the White Sox are averaging +0.7 more at 4.8 runs (10th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing only 4.0 runs per game this season (6th in the league), while the White Sox are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (18th).
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 Red Sox are at .244 (ranking 15th in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting .241 (19th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 125 to rank 4th. Alternatively, the Red Sox are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 80 (30th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 349 RBIs to rank 28th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 411 RBIs to rank T10th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.25 this season (17th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.74 (7th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 762 this season, ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank T16th for total strikeouts, recording 760.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the White Sox this season (16th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .240 (15th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 17-30-42 | 10-12-22 | 7-18-20 | 12-16-28 | 5-14-14 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| White Sox | 24-24-42 | 11-11-21 | 13-13-21 | 3-3-11 | 21-21-31 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 33-34-22 | 17-17-10 | 16-17-12 | 23-17-16 | 10-17-6 | 0-0-0 | 8-1-1 |
| White Sox | 35-31-24 | 17-14-12 | 18-17-12 | 6-5-6 | 29-26-18 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 40-49 in Red Sox games this season. The White Sox have a 39-51 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded an 8-1 victory over the White Sox at Rate Field yesterday. Andruw Monasterio was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI.
