Away Team
Record 64-58
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 74-48 ATS
Road 27-34 road
Standings
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Schedule
First Pitch Countdown
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Start Time 1:41 PM EST
Date August 16, 2026
Venue Comerica Park
Where To Watch Detroit SportsNet
Where To Stream MLB.TV
Season Series Chicago leads 5-3.

Chicago enters Sunday hunting a sweep and protecting a 4.5-game AL Central lead, while Detroit is still priced as the home favorite despite losing the first two. Sean Burke's recent form and Detroit's injured lineup create the key tension.

Home Team
Record 60-63
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 64-59 ATS
Home 32-30 home
Analysis Updated: 3:26 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 3:24 AM ET
Odds Updated: 5:05 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
DET +1.5
Open: DET +1.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
DET -105
Open: DET -110
Dog Taking Support

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Total
8
Open: 8
Total Steady

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Spencer Torkelson Over 0.5 Total Bases
The supplied prop value is a date, so no specific player market can be verified. Sean Burke's latest start produced seven innings, one run, and eight strikeouts. Detroit is missing impact bats, improving the matchup environment for Burke-related markets.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | DET +1.5
Best Home Moneyline
DraftKings | DET -105
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 8
Best Away Spread
Bovada | CHW +1.5
Best Away Moneyline
FanDuel | CHW -102
Best Under Line
FanDuel | 8
Updated 5:05 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelCHW -1.5
DET +1.5
CHW -102
DET -106
O 8
U 8
DraftKingsCHW -1.5
DET +1.5
CHW -102
DET -105
O 8
U 8
BetMGMCHW -1.5
DET +1.5
CHW -110
DET -110
O 8
U 8
BetRiversCHW -1.5
DET +1.5
CHW -109
DET -108
O 8
U 8
FanaticsCHW -1.5
DET +1.5
CHW -105
DET -115
O 8
U 8
BovadaCHW +1.5
DET -1.5
CHW -105
DET -115
O 8
U 8
BetOnline.agCHW +1.5
DET -1.5
CHW -105
DET -105
O 8
U 8
LowVig.agCHW +1.5
DET -1.5
CHW -105
DET -105
O 8
U 8
MyBookie.agCHW -1.5
DET +1.5
CHW -107
DET -110
O 8
U 8
BetUSCHW +1.5
DET -1.5
CHW -105
DET -105
O 8
U 8
CaesarsCHW +1.5
DET -1.5
CHW -105
DET -105
O 8
U 8

Injury Report

Detroit enters the finale without Riley Greene, who went to the 10-day IL this week, while Kerry Carpenter also remained unavailable entering the series, stripping two important left-handed bats from the lineup. Chicago is still without catcher Kyle Teel because of a high left ankle sprain. Detroit's missing offensive impact is the more meaningful handicap against Sean Burke.

Key Players

Chicago
Miguel Vargas
Went 4-for-5 with two homers and three RBIs Friday.
Detroit
Ben Malgeri
Hit two home runs in Friday's 9-5 loss to Chicago.

Key Matchup Edge

Chicago owns the cleaner starting-pitcher edge. Sean Burke is coming off seven innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts, while Detroit is asking converted reliever Drew Anderson to navigate a White Sox lineup that has scored 13 runs in two games here. Detroit's missing left-handed impact bats further tilts the matchup toward Burke.

3 Things to Watch

  • Sean Burke's first-trip command
  • Detroit's depleted middle order
  • Chicago bullpen after Saturday workload

Betting Breakdown

Chicago has already secured the series and now has the chance to leave Detroit with a sweep, a significant result with the White Sox sitting 64-58 and 4.5 games clear in the AL Central. The matchup also sets up favorably on the mound. Sean Burke worked seven innings of one-run, three-hit baseball with eight strikeouts in his latest start, while Drew Anderson is still transitioning from a bullpen role after posting a 4.24 ERA in 39 relief appearances. Detroit's offense is thinner without Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter, and that matters against a starter who can miss bats and work deep. The Tigers still deserve respect at Comerica Park, where they are 32-30, and Chicago's bullpen was heavily involved Saturday, covering the final 4 2/3 innings. But the White Sox have scored 13 runs in the first two games, won both outright, and hold the clearer starting-pitching and lineup-health advantages entering Sunday.

Chicago Betting Outlook

Chicago enters at 64-58 after consecutive wins in Detroit and has gone 3-2 over its last five. The White Sox carry a 27-34 road record, but the current matchup is better than that split suggests because Sean Burke has been in strong form and Detroit is missing key bats. Miguel Vargas remains a central threat after a two-homer, four-hit performance Friday, and Chicago has produced 13 runs through two games in the series. The caution point is bullpen freshness after 4 2/3 innings of relief work Saturday. If Burke supplies length again, Chicago has a realistic path to another late-game edge.

Detroit Betting Outlook

Detroit is 60-63 and 32-30 at Comerica Park, but back-to-back losses have turned Sunday into a salvage spot rather than a chance to win the series. Drew Anderson has stabilized the back of the rotation, yet his move from relief creates a clear workload and times-through-the-order question against a Chicago lineup seeing the ball well. Ben Malgeri supplied two home runs Friday, but the lineup is less imposing without Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter. The Tigers need early traffic against Burke and cleaner run prevention after allowing nine runs Friday and four more Saturday.

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Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers FAQ

What is the current spread for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

The current home spread is DET +1.5, while the away spread is CHW -1.5.

How far has the spread moved for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

The spread opened at DET +1.5 and is now DET +1.5.

What is the current moneyline for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

The current moneyline is CHW -102 / DET -105.

How far has the moneyline moved for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

The moneyline opened at CHW -110 / DET -110 and is now CHW -102 / DET -105.

What is the current total for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

The current total is 8.

How far has the total moved for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

The total opened at 8 and is now 8.

Is the market taking the underdog in Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

Current market signal: Market Steady.

Is the market taking the favorite in Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

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Is the total dropping for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

Current totals signal: Total Steady.

Is the total rising for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

Current totals signal: Total Steady.

Where to watch Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

You can watch this game on Detroit SportsNet. For the latest broadcast details, see Where to Watch.

Where to stream Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

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What is the best free prop bet for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

Spencer Torkelson Over 0.5 Total Bases

What is the biggest matchup edge for Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers?

Chicago owns the cleaner starting-pitcher edge. Sean Burke is coming off seven innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts, while Detroit is asking converted reliever Drew Anderson to navigate a White Sox lineup that has scored 13 runs in two games here. Detroit's missing left-handed impact bats further tilts the matchup toward Burke.

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LEAN %WIN UNITS RESULT
BOS@PIT BOS -115 55.1% 5 WIN
SD@CLE GAVIN WILLIAMS OVER 4.5 STRIKEOUTS 54.5% 4 WIN
ARI@ATL UNDER 8 55.0% 5 WIN
SEA@HOU HOU -122 54.8% 4 WIN
MIL@LAD TOMMY EDMAN UNDER 1.5 BASES 54.4% 4 WIN
CLE@DET CLE -115 55.9% 6 LOSS
CIN@CHW CHW -130 55.0% 3 LOSS
PIT@MIA PIT -110 54.9% 4 WIN
NYM@ATL FRANCISCO LINDOR OVER 0.5 HITS 54.4% 4 LOSS
CLE@DET DET -118 54.8% 4 LOSS
SEA@NYY NYY -124 56.1% 6 WIN
TEX@LAA TEX -125 54.8% 4 LOSS
NYM@ATL NOLAN MCLEAN OVER 1.5 WALKS 54.5% 4 WIN
SEA@NYY OVER 8 54.7% 4 LOSS
BOS@TOR TOR -135 56.1% 4 WIN
CLE@DET DET -122 54.9% 4 WIN
MIL@SD JACKSON MERRILL OVER 0.5 HITS 55.1% 5 WIN
KC@LAD OVER 7.5 55.1% 5 WIN
TEX@LAA TEX -105 53.6% 3 WIN
TB@SEA JULIO RODRIGUEZ OVER 0.5 HITS 54.6% 4 LOSS
BAL@TEX TEX -127 54.2% 3 LOSS
LAD@ARI LAD -131 55.5% 4 LOSS
LAD@ARI BEN RORTVEDT UNDER 1.5 HITS + RUNS + RBIS 54.3% 4 PUSH
BAL@TEX OVER 7.5 55.1% 5 LOSS
ATL@NYY ATL -128 54.6% 3 LOSS
CIN@WAS CIN -131 56.1% 6 LOSS
LAD@ARI OVER 9 55.7% 5 LOSS
LAA@MIA OVER 9 55.3% 5 LOSS
DET@SF GLEYBER TORRES OVER 0.5 RUNS 53.4% 3 LOSS
MIA@ATL AUSTIN RILEY OVER 0.5 HITS 55.1% 5 LOSS
SD@ARI OVER 9 55.3% 4 LOSS
DET@SEA OVER 8 55.9% 4 WIN
DET@SEA SEA -121 54.9% 4 LOSS
SD@ARI NOLAN ARENADO OVER 0.5 HITS 54.1% 4 PUSH
PIT@MIL OVER 7 55.0% 5 LOSS
STL@NYY OVER 8.5 56.2% 6 LOSS
LAD@CHC UNDER 9.5 55.4% 5 LOSS
SD@ARI JASE BOWEN OVER 0.5 STRIKEOUTS 54.4% 4 WIN
SD@ARI OVER 8.5 54.5% 4 WIN
MIN@KC MIN -130 55.5% 4 LOSS
SD@ARI OVER 9 54.0% 3 LOSS
TOR@HOU HOU -124 54.4% 4 LOSS
SF@TEX CHRISTIAN KOSS UNDER 1.5 HITS + RUNS + RBIS 53.4% 3 WIN
ARI@CLE TIM TAWA UNDER 0.5 HITS 54.1% 4 LOSS
SF@SD UNDER 8 55.6% 5 LOSS
PIT@CIN UNDER 8.5 55.9% 5 LOSS
MIN@SEA SEA -133 55.0% 4 WIN
SF@SD TYLER MAHLE OVER 2.5 EARNED RUNS 54.2% 4 WIN
SF@SD SD -130 55.0% 3 WIN
PHI@BAL PHI -130 55.6% 4 WIN
BOS@LAD MASATAKA YOSHIDA OVER 0.5 HITS 54.6% 4 WIN