Houston Astros defeat Chicago White Sox 9-5: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 9, Chicago White Sox 5
The Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Rate Field. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 14 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- AJ Blubaugh (Houston Astros): 2.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Cam Smith (Houston Astros): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Davis Martin (Chicago White Sox): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Braden Montgomery (Chicago White Sox): 3-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 4 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago White Sox -1.5.
Did Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went over: 14 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 51-54 in the 2026 regular season (26-27 at home, 25-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 49 of 101 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 51 times and under 45 times, with 5 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the Houston Astros.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 54-48 in the 2026 regular season (31-18 at home, 23-30 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 60 of 99 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 56 times and under 41 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Houston Astros: at the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Houston Astros at home on Saturday, July 25, 2026.