MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers (September 18, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (72-81) face the Chicago White Sox (78-75) at Rate Field on Friday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Andrew Sears is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while David Sandlin is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -131, while the Tigers are at +109. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Tigers (-187) have a 77-76 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (+153) hold a record of 84-69.
- The Tigers have a 65-81-7 O/U record this season (meaning 65 games have gone over the total runs line, 81 have gone under and seven have resulted in a push). The White Sox have an 86-65-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (T14th 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 4.4 runs (T15th).
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 .240 (ranking 22nd in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting .234 (27th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox have hit 196 (6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 171 (19th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 650 RBIs to rank T16th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 681 RBIs to rank 7th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.10 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 1224 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 1258.
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 | 42-27-84 | 15-11-49 | 27-16-35 | 27-16-43 | 15-11-41 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| White Sox | 37-40-76 | 20-18-37 | 17-22-39 | 10-6-28 | 27-34-48 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 70-49-34 | 36-24-15 | 34-25-19 | 40-30-16 | 30-19-18 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
| White Sox | 53-55-45 | 28-23-24 | 25-32-21 | 15-9-20 | 38-46-25 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 77-76 in Tigers games this season. The White Sox have a 70-83 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The White Sox recorded a 3-1 victory over the Tigers at Rate Field yesterday. Munetaka Murakami was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a triple and recording 3 RBIs. The White Sox have now won four straight against the Tigers.
