MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds (August 12, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (57-61) face the Chicago White Sox (61-57) at Rate Field on Wednesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Rhett Lowder is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Luis Castillo is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -147, while the Reds are at +122. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -107 and UNDER at -112.
- The Reds (-168) have a 62-56 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (+139) hold a record of 67-51.
- The Reds have a 62-55-1 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 55 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The White Sox have a 67-49-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (24th in the league). Comparatively, the White Sox are averaging +0.6 more at 4.8 runs (8th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the White Sox are allowing an average of 4.4 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 Reds are at .228 (ranking 29th in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting .236 (23rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox have hit 155 (T5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 155 (T5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 464 RBIs to rank 27th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 535 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.10 this season (14th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.47 (23rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 947 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank T17th for total strikeouts, recording 998.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the White Sox this season (12th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .245 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 25-32-61 | 12-14-34 | 13-18-27 | 11-9-18 | 14-23-43 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| White Sox | 31-31-56 | 16-14-29 | 15-17-27 | 7-3-18 | 24-28-38 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Reds are +110 to lead after three innings, while the White Sox are -140.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 36-47-35 | 19-21-20 | 17-26-15 | 14-13-11 | 22-34-24 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| White Sox | 45-39-34 | 23-18-18 | 22-21-16 | 10-5-13 | 35-34-21 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 58-60 in Reds games this season. The White Sox have a 53-65 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a 5-4 extra innings victory over the White Sox at Rate Field yesterday. Eugenio Suarez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI. The Reds have now won four straight at Rate Field against the White Sox.
