MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates (September 9, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (72-73) face the Chicago White Sox (75-69) at Rate Field on Wednesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Lake Bachar is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Davis Martin is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -156, while the Pirates are at +129. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -117 and UNDER at -103.
- The Pirates (-168) have a 65-80 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (+139) hold a record of 81-63.
- The Pirates have a 75-64-6 O/U record this season (meaning 75 games have gone over the total runs line, 64 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The White Sox have an 81-61-2 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 4.7 (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 (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 Pirates are at an impressive .253 (ranking 4th in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting an underwhelming .236 (25th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox have hit 189 (6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 166 (T15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 670 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 652 RBIs to rank 7th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.15 this season (16th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 4.17 (17th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 1332 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 1195.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the White Sox this season (15th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .237 (11th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 39-26-80 | 23-13-36 | 16-13-44 | 25-10-41 | 14-16-39 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
| White Sox | 36-39-69 | 19-18-35 | 17-21-34 | 9-6-24 | 27-33-45 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 58-49-38 | 36-17-19 | 22-32-19 | 36-21-19 | 22-28-19 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
| White Sox | 51-51-42 | 27-23-22 | 24-28-20 | 13-8-18 | 38-43-24 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 76-69 in Pirates games this season. The White Sox have a 64-80 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded a 9-3 victory over the White Sox at Rate Field yesterday. Rafael Flores dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and an RBI. The Pirates have now won four straight at Rate Field against the White Sox.
