MLB Prop Bets: Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox (August 5, 2026)
The Chicago White Sox (59-53) face the Boston Red Sox (61-51) at Fenway Park on Wednesday at 7:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Sean Burke is the probable pitcher for the White Sox, while Sonny Gray is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox. The Red Sox are favored to win at -122, while the White Sox are at +101. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -111 and UNDER at -109.
- The White Sox (-199) have a 64-48 Run Line record this season, while the Red Sox (+163) hold a record of 56-56.
- The White Sox have a 63-47-2 O/U record this season (meaning 63 games have gone over the total runs line, 47 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Red Sox have a 49-59-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The White Sox are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Red Sox are averaging only 4.4 (18th).
- In the field, the White Sox are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (14th in the league), while the Red Sox are allowing an average of 3.7 runs (1st).
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 .238 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the Red Sox are batting .246 (13th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Red Sox have hit 115 (T24th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the White Sox have managed 146 (T5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the White Sox have recorded 509 RBIs to rank 9th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Red Sox have recorded 466 RBIs to rank 21st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Red Sox have an earned run average of 3.52 this season (3rd in the Majors), while The White Sox have an ERA of 4.08 (13th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the White Sox have recorded 948 this season, ranking 17th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Red Sox rank 15th for total strikeouts, recording 951.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the Red Sox this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the White Sox's opponents are at .238 (11th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 30-28-54 | 15-12-28 | 15-16-26 | 6-3-18 | 24-25-36 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Red Sox | 24-34-54 | 14-14-27 | 10-20-27 | 16-20-36 | 8-14-18 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The White Sox are -125 to lead after three innings, while the Red Sox are -105.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 42-37-33 | 21-17-17 | 21-20-16 | 9-5-13 | 33-32-20 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Red Sox | 46-41-25 | 26-19-10 | 20-22-15 | 33-23-16 | 13-18-9 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 51-61 in White Sox games this season. The Red Sox have a 52-60 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded a lopsided 14-2 victory against the White Sox at Fenway Park yesterday. Caleb Durbin was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 4 RBIs. The Red Sox have now won five straight against the White Sox.
