MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers (September 17, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (72-80) face the Chicago White Sox (77-75) at Rate Field on Thursday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Erick Fedde is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -136, while the Tigers are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Tigers (-194) have a 77-75 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (+159) hold a record of 83-69.
- The Tigers have a 65-80-7 O/U record this season (meaning 65 games have gone over the total runs line, 80 have gone under and seven have resulted in a push). The White Sox have an 86-64-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the White Sox are averaging 4.7 (7th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing only 4.0 runs per game this season (6th in the league), while the White Sox are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (17th).
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 Tigers are at .239 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting .235 (26th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox have hit 195 (6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 171 (T18th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 649 RBIs to rank 16th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 678 RBIs to rank 7th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.12 this season (14th in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.64 (5th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 1213 this season, ranking 24th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 1248.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the White Sox this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .233 (5th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 42-26-84 | 15-11-49 | 27-15-35 | 27-16-43 | 15-10-41 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| White Sox | 36-40-76 | 19-18-37 | 17-22-39 | 9-6-28 | 27-34-48 | 0-0-0 | 0-2-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Tigers are -110 to lead after three innings, while the White Sox are -120.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 70-48-34 | 36-24-15 | 34-24-19 | 40-30-16 | 30-18-18 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| White Sox | 52-55-45 | 27-23-24 | 25-32-21 | 14-9-20 | 38-46-25 | 0-0-0 | 1-5-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 77-75 in Tigers games this season. The White Sox have a 70-82 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The White Sox recorded a 7-5 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park when these teams last met on August 16. Colt Keith was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI. The White Sox have now won three straight against the Tigers.
