Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland Guardians 6-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · MLB · Cleveland Guardians 3, Chicago White Sox 6
The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Rate Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7, with 9 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Gavin Williams (Cleveland Guardians): 5.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Rhys Hoskins (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Anthony Kay (Chicago White Sox): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Munetaka Murakami (Chicago White Sox): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.
Did Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 7, over by 2.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 7.
How did AiQ's Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$65.79 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$65.79 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Gavin Williams (Cleveland Guardians): under 8.5 strikeouts at -152, finished with 7, a win.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cleveland Guardians at -128 and the Chicago White Sox at +113. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cleveland Guardians a 54% favorite. The Chicago White Sox won as the underdog at +113: $113 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 8 to 7, and the game went over.
Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 58-60 in the 2026 regular season (28-31 at home, 30-29 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 55 of 113 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 57 times and under 56 times.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 60-56 in the 2026 regular season (35-22 at home, 25-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 69 of 113 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 64 times and under 47 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Sunday, August 9, 2026.