Cincinnati Reds defeat Chicago White Sox 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 5, Chicago White Sox 4
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Rate Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 9 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds): 4.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Eugenio Suarez (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Sean Burke (Chicago White Sox): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 8 strikeouts.
- Brenton Doyle (Chicago White Sox): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago White Sox -1.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 1.5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 7.5.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cincinnati Reds at +137 and the Chicago White Sox at -155. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago White Sox a 59% favorite. The Cincinnati Reds won as the underdog at +137: $137 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 8.5 to 7.5, and the game went over.
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 57-61 in the 2026 regular season (29-31 at home, 28-30 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 60 of 117 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 62 times and under 53 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 61-57 in the 2026 regular season (36-23 at home, 25-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 70 of 115 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 65 times and under 48 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.