Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Detroit Tigers will face off against the Chicago White Sox in a crucial game in the American League Central division. The Tigers are leading the division and are just one game behind the top spot in the American League. The White Sox, who are currently the worst team in the division and the league, have shown improvement since the All-Star break. Shane Smith will start for the White Sox, while Detroit is expected to use a bullpen game. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:10 P.M. EST. Visit our website for our prediction on the outcome of this matchup and our other MLB picks for Wednesday's games.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -132 | White Sox +110

Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+134) | White Sox +1.5 (-160)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 57%.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers currently hold a six-game lead in the American League Central division and are just one game back of the top spot in the AL. They have the best road record in the league and have won three of their last four games. In their most recent matchup against the White Sox, they emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. For Wednesday's game, the Tigers are expected to use a bullpen game as no starting pitcher has been listed. Despite ranking 12th in ERA, their pitching staff has been solid, allowing the 12th fewest runs and striking out the seventh most batters. Offensively, the Tigers are hitting .251 this season and rank eighth in runs scored and 10th in hits. They have hit the eighth most home runs but also have the fifth most strikeouts. Against fellow AL Central opponents, they have a 2.80 ERA. Overall, the Tigers have a 3.96 ERA on the road. Since the All-Star break, they are hitting .245 and have hit .241 on the road. In their matchups against the White Sox this season, they have a .273 batting average in eight starts.