MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds (August 11, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (56-61) face the Chicago White Sox (61-56) at Rate Field on Tuesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Nick Lodolo is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Sean Burke is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -163, while the Reds are at +135. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -114 and UNDER at -105.
- The Reds (-157) have a 61-56 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (+130) hold a record of 67-50.
- The Reds have a 61-55-1 O/U record this season (meaning 61 games have gone over the total runs line, 55 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The White Sox have a 66-49-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the White Sox are averaging +0.6 more at 4.8 runs (8th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the White Sox are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (17th).
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 Reds are at .229 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting .237 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox have hit 152 (6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 154 (5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 459 RBIs to rank 27th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 531 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.11 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.48 (23rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 936 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 18th for total strikeouts, recording 988.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .240 against the White Sox this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .246 (19th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 25-31-61 | 12-14-34 | 13-17-27 | 11-9-18 | 14-22-43 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| White Sox | 30-31-56 | 15-14-29 | 15-17-27 | 6-3-18 | 24-28-38 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Reds are +114 to lead after three innings, while the White Sox are -145.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 36-46-35 | 19-21-20 | 17-25-15 | 14-13-11 | 22-33-24 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| White Sox | 44-39-34 | 22-18-18 | 22-21-16 | 9-5-13 | 35-34-21 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 58-59 in Reds games this season. The White Sox have a 53-64 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a 7-1 victory over the White Sox at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on May 15, 2025. Matt Mclain was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI. That result snapped the White Sox's three-game winning streak against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
