MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates (September 8, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (71-73) face the Chicago White Sox (75-68) at Rate Field on Tuesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Bubba Chandler is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Sean Burke is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -149, while the Pirates are at +123. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -106 and UNDER at -113.
- The Pirates (-171) have a 64-80 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (+141) hold a record of 81-62.
- The Pirates have a 74-64-6 O/U record this season (meaning 74 games have gone over the total runs line, 64 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The White Sox have an 80-61-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the White Sox are averaging 4.8 (6th).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the White Sox are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (13th).
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 Pirates are at .252 (ranking 5th 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 188 (5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 165 (T14th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 661 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 649 RBIs to rank 7th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.11 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 4.18 (17th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 1322 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 1192.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the White Sox this season (14th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .237 (10th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 38-26-80 | 23-13-36 | 15-13-44 | 25-10-41 | 13-16-39 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| White Sox | 36-38-69 | 19-17-35 | 17-21-34 | 9-5-24 | 27-33-45 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 57-49-38 | 36-17-19 | 21-32-19 | 36-21-19 | 21-28-19 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| White Sox | 51-50-42 | 27-22-22 | 24-28-20 | 13-7-18 | 38-43-24 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 76-68 in Pirates games this season. The White Sox have a 64-79 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The White Sox recorded a 7-2 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park when these teams last met on July 20, 2025. Mike Tauchman was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs. The White Sox have now won three straight against the Pirates.
