MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds (August 13, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (57-62) face the Chicago White Sox (62-57) at Rate Field on Thursday at 2:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Andrew Abbott is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Davis Martin is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -137, while the Reds are at +114. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -103 and UNDER at -117.
- The Reds (-186) have a 62-57 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (+153) hold a record of 68-51.
- The Reds have a 62-56-1 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 56 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The White Sox have a 67-50-2 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 +0.7 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 (16th).
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 .227 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting .237 (23rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox have hit 157 (5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 155 (T6th).
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 539 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.07 this season (12th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.48 (24th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 953 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 1011.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .238 against the White Sox this season (10th 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 | 25-32-62 | 12-14-34 | 13-18-28 | 11-9-18 | 14-23-44 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| White Sox | 31-31-57 | 16-14-30 | 15-17-27 | 7-3-19 | 24-28-38 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Reds are -105 to lead after three innings, while the White Sox are -125.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 36-48-35 | 19-21-20 | 17-27-15 | 14-13-11 | 22-35-24 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| White Sox | 46-39-34 | 24-18-18 | 22-21-16 | 11-5-13 | 35-34-21 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 59-60 in Reds games this season. The White Sox have a 54-65 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The White Sox recorded an upset 5-0 victory over the Reds at Rate Field yesterday. Chase Meidroth was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Reds' four-game winning streak against the White Sox at Rate Field.
