Boston Red Sox defeat Chicago White Sox 12-11: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · MLB · Chicago White Sox 11, Boston Red Sox 12
The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Fenway Park. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 23 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox final score and game recap
The Boston Red Sox won by 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
Did Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox go over or under the total?
The game went over: 23 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 14.5.
How did AiQ's Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$130 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$130 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Luis Castillo: over 4.5 strikeouts at +130, finished with 5, a win.
Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago White Sox at +172 and the Boston Red Sox at -197. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Boston Red Sox a 64% favorite. The Boston Red Sox won as the favorite at -197: $50.76 profit on a $100 bet.
Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago White Sox 59-55 in the 2026 regular season (34-21 at home, 25-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 68 of 111 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 62 times and under 47 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Chicago White Sox.
This result left the Boston Red Sox 63-51 in the 2026 regular season (28-29 at home, 35-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 57 of 112 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 47 times and under 60 times, with 5 pushes. That made it eight straight wins for the Boston Red Sox.
What's next for Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox?
Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Friday, August 7, 2026. Next for the Boston Red Sox: the Athletics at home on Friday, August 7, 2026.