MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox (August 14, 2026)
The Chicago White Sox (62-58) face the Detroit Tigers (60-61) at Comerica Park on Friday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Sean Newcomb is the probable pitcher for the White Sox, while Jackson Jobe is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Tigers are favored to win at -156, while the White Sox are at +129. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -122 and UNDER at +101.
- The White Sox (-157) have a 68-52 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (+130) hold a record of 61-60.
- The White Sox have a 68-50-2 O/U record this season (meaning 68 games have gone over the total runs line, 50 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 52-64-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The White Sox are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging 4.6 (12th).
- In the field, the White Sox are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (18th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (3rd).
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 22nd in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .243 (17th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 146 (12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the White Sox have managed 157 (6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the White Sox have recorded 547 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 525 RBIs to rank 11th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.47 this season (2nd in the Majors), while The White Sox have an ERA of 4.10 (14th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the White Sox have recorded 1017 this season, ranking 17th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 994.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .229 against the Tigers this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the White Sox's opponents are at .238 (10th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 31-32-57 | 16-15-30 | 15-17-27 | 7-4-19 | 24-28-38 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Tigers | 34-20-67 | 13-8-39 | 21-12-28 | 23-14-36 | 11-6-31 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
The White Sox are +110 to lead after three innings, while the Tigers are -140.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 46-39-35 | 24-18-19 | 22-21-16 | 11-5-14 | 35-34-21 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Tigers | 57-39-25 | 30-19-11 | 27-20-14 | 34-24-15 | 23-15-10 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 54-66 in White Sox games this season. The Tigers have a 63-58 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a 5-4 extra innings victory over the White Sox at Comerica Park when these teams last met on June 21. Dillon Dingler was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. The Tigers have now won three straight against the White Sox.
