Chicago White Sox defeat Detroit Tigers 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 31, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 1, Chicago White Sox 2
The Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Rate Field. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 3 runs combined.
Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Keider Montero (Detroit Tigers): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Spencer Torkelson (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-4, 1 RBI.
- Sean Burke (Chicago White Sox): 5.1 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Colson Montgomery (Chicago White Sox): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago White Sox -1.5.
Did Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 5.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Tigers 22-38 in the 2026 regular season (14-14 at home, 8-24 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 58 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 24 times and under 31 times, with 3 pushes. That made it four straight losses for the Detroit Tigers.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 32-27 in the 2026 regular season (20-11 at home, 12-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 35 of 56 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 32 times and under 22 times, with 2 pushes. That made it five straight wins for the Chicago White Sox.
What's next for Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, June 1, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: at the Minnesota Twins on Monday, June 1, 2026.