Detroit Tigers @ Chicago White Sox Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/13/2025 2:10 PM EDT

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Detroit Tigers @ Chicago White Sox Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Detroit Tigers: -130 (Caesars) | Chicago White Sox: +120 (FanDuel)
Best Spread Odds: Detroit Tigers -1.0: -103 (BetRivers) | Chicago White Sox +1.5: -140 (BetMGM)
Best Total Odds: Over 8.5: +100 (BetMGM) | Under 8.5: +105 (Caesars)

Game Info

Date: 2025-08-13
Time: 2:10 PM EDT
Location: Rate Field
TV: CHSN

Detroit Tigers @ Chicago White Sox Preview

The Detroit Tigers (69-52) travel to Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (44-76) in the rubber match of their series. The White Sox evened the series yesterday with a 9-6 victory over the Tigers, showcasing some offensive firepower. Detroit is expected to go with a bullpen game for this matchup, which could be problematic given their recent struggles. The Tigers' bullpen ranks 25th in baseball with a 5.06 ERA so far in August and is in the bottom half of the league in several key metrics like FIP, xFIP, and WAR this season.

On the mound for the Chicago White Sox will be rookie right-hander Shane Smith (3-7, 4.22 ERA). While Smith had a strong start to his campaign, his recent form has been concerning. Over his last seven starts, Smith holds an 0-4 record with an elevated 8.78 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP. His underlying metrics, including xERA, average exit velocity, walk rate, and hard-hit rate, place him in the bottom third of the league, suggesting his struggles may continue. The White Sox bullpen also shows signs of potential regression, ranking 20th in FIP and 28th in xFIP.

Despite their bullpen concerns, the Tigers' offense has been a bright spot, ranking in the top 10 in runs per game, batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. This potent lineup is well-positioned to capitalize on Smith's recent difficulties and the White Sox's bullpen vulnerabilities.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox have split the first two games of this series, with the Tigers taking the opener 2-1 on Monday, and the White Sox responding with a 9-6 win on Tuesday. Historically, the White Sox have found success in Wednesday day games against the Tigers, winning each of their last six such contests. Conversely, the Tigers have struggled in day games against the White Sox, losing each of their last four. Furthermore, Detroit has lost three of their last four games when playing as road favorites.

Pick: Over 8.5 Total Runs

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The total for this game is set at 8.5 runs, and the Over looks like a strong play. The Detroit Tigers are opting for a bullpen game, and their relief corps has been struggling significantly, posting a 5.06 ERA in August. This opens the door for the Chicago White Sox offense, which managed to put up 9 runs yesterday, to score effectively. On the other side, White Sox starter Shane Smith has been in poor form, with an 8.78 ERA over his last seven starts, and his underlying metrics suggest continued struggles. The Tigers' offense is one of the league's best, ranking in the top 10 in several categories, and they should be able to tee off against Smith and a White Sox bullpen that also shows signs of regression. All signs point to a high-scoring affair at Rate Field.

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