MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox (August 16, 2026)
The Chicago White Sox (64-58) face the Detroit Tigers (60-63) at Comerica Park on Sunday at 1:40pm (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 Drew Anderson is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -109 and UNDER at -110.
- The White Sox (+157) have a 70-52 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (-191) hold a record of 61-62.
- The White Sox have a 69-51-2 O/U record this season (meaning 69 games have gone over the total runs line, 51 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 53-65-5 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 3.9 runs (5th).
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 .240 (ranking 20th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .243 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 149 (12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the White Sox have managed 161 (5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the White Sox have recorded 560 RBIs to rank T7th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 533 RBIs to rank 13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.52 this season (4th 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 1033 this season, ranking 17th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 1010.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .231 against the Tigers this season (7th 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 | 32-32-58 | 16-15-30 | 16-17-28 | 7-4-19 | 25-28-39 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Tigers | 34-21-68 | 13-9-40 | 21-12-28 | 23-15-37 | 11-6-31 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
The White Sox are -125 to lead after three innings, while the Tigers are -105.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 47-40-35 | 24-18-19 | 23-22-16 | 11-5-14 | 36-35-21 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Tigers | 58-40-25 | 31-20-11 | 27-20-14 | 35-25-15 | 23-15-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 54-68 in White Sox games this season. The Tigers have a 63-60 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The White Sox recorded a 4-3 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park yesterday. Eduardo Valencia was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs.
