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MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers (September 20, 2026)

The Detroit Tigers (73-82) face the Chicago White Sox (79-76) at Rate Field on Sunday at 2:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Troy Melton is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Davis Martin is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The White Sox are favored to win at -121, while the Tigers are at +100. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.

  • The Tigers (+165) have a 78-77 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (-201) hold a record of 85-70.
  • The Tigers have a 66-82-7 O/U record this season (meaning 66 games have gone over the total runs line, 82 have gone under and seven have resulted in a push). The White Sox have an 87-66-2 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Tigers are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (13th 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 (T16th).

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 .241 (ranking 21st 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 198 (6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 173 (19th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 661 RBIs to rank 15th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 690 RBIs to rank 7th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.13 this season (14th in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.63 (5th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 1246 this season, ranking T22nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 1277.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .242 against the White Sox this season (16th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .232 (5th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Tigers 42-29-84 15-11-49 27-18-35 27-16-43 15-13-41 0-0-0 3-4-3
    White Sox 39-40-76 22-18-37 17-22-39 12-6-28 27-34-48 0-0-0 3-1-6

Lead After Three Innings

The Tigers are -115 to lead after three innings, while the White Sox are -115.

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Tigers 70-51-34 36-24-15 34-27-19 40-30-16 30-21-18 0-0-0 3-5-2
    White Sox 55-55-45 30-23-24 25-32-21 17-9-20 38-46-25 0-0-0 4-4-2

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.

  • The NRFI is 77-78 in Tigers games this season. The White Sox have a 70-85 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The White Sox recorded a 3-1 victory over the Tigers at Rate Field yesterday. Miguel Vargas went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI.