- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Cincinnati (-160) | Chicago (+132)
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On Thursday, the Chicago White Sox (61-57) will face off against the Cincinnati Reds (57-61) at Rate Field. Current betting odds place the Reds at -160 while the White Sox sit at +132. The over/under for this matchup is set at 9 runs, with Andrew Abbott and Davis Martin taking the mound.
The Reds have achieved 173 doubles and blasted 155 home runs as a unit this season. Their slugging percentage stands at .396, with 1,123 strikeouts and 425 walks drawn. Overall, Cincinnati averages 4.1 runs per game, ranking them 24th in the league. They’ve amassed 464 RBIs and 897 hits, with a batting average of .228. The team has scored 487 runs and maintains an on-base percentage of .308.
Cincinnati’s pitching staff boasts a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.40. The Reds have conceded 149 home runs and 560 total runs (ranking 21st in MLB), allowing 977 hits (8.4 per 9 innings) and 521 earned runs. They currently have a team earned run average (ERA) of 4.47 (23rd in baseball) and have fanned 947 batters. The pitching staff’s FIP is 4.68.
This season, the Reds have called upon 417 relievers, with the bullpen inheriting 181 runners, allowing 27.6% to score. They have racked up 66 holds (12th in MLB) and entered 128 times with runners on. This season, they’ve recorded 30 saves, blowing 18 of 48 opportunities, resulting in a 62.5% save rate in 117 attempts.
The Reds have converted 70.6% of balls in play into outs across 9,441 innings, ranking 11th in the league. They have achieved 3,147 putouts, 959 assists, and 63 errors, holding a fielding percentage of .985 (18th in MLB) while turning 81 double plays.
Andrew Abbott has pitched 541 innings, recording 482 strikeouts throughout his MLB tenure. With a career win-loss record of 34-30, Abbott has a FIP of 3.49, having faced 2,284 batters. His ERA is 3.54 (213 earned runs allowed) and his WHIP is 1.280, with 493 hits allowed (8.2 hits per nine innings) and 200 walks.
The Chicago White Sox have a team on-base percentage of .316 and a batting average of .236 this season. They’ve struck out 1,078 times (6th in the league) and made 936 hits. This season, Chicago has hit 155 home runs and brought in 535 RBIs. Their slugging percentage is .406, averaging 4.75 runs per game (8th in the league), with 183 doubles, 401 walks, and 561 total runs.
On the mound, the White Sox’ pitching staff posts a WHIP of 1.303 and a FIP of 4.18. They have a K/BB ratio of 8.50 (998 strikeouts against 428 walks), ranking 9th in total hits allowed (944). Having surrendered 128 home runs, they allow 4.49 runs per nine innings (17th in baseball), accumulating a total of 525 runs and a team ERA of 4.10 (480 earned runs).
With 102 save situations, the White Sox’s bullpen has registered 48 holds and experienced 23 blown saves. They’ve entered 53 save chances, converting 30, with an inherited runner percentage of 32.6% out of 187. Their bullpen has participated in 120 high-leverage situations and reached the mound 130 times with runners on base. They rank 24th in MLB with a save percentage of 56.6%, having used 400 relief pitchers this season.
Defensively, the Chicago White Sox have executed 83 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .984 (19th in MLB). With 968 assists, 65 errors, and 3,160 putouts during 9,480 innings, they achieve a defensive efficiency of 70.3% (12th in MLB).
Davis Martin, in his professional career, has given up 374 hits while tallying 307 strikeouts in 379 innings. With a career record of 19-27, he holds a 4.27 ERA and has allowed 8.9 hits per nine innings, giving up 180 earned runs. His WHIP is 1.325 with a FIP of 4.2, and a K/BB ratio of 2.40, totaling 1,609 faced hitters.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s MLB showdown, whether it’s against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Choose Chicago (+132) and the under 9 runs
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