Chicago White Sox defeat Detroit Tigers 7-5: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · MLB · Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit Tigers 5
The Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 12 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sean Burke (Chicago White Sox): 4.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Munetaka Murakami (Chicago White Sox): 1-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Drew Anderson (Detroit Tigers): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Colt Keith (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-2, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago White Sox -1.5.
Did Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 4.
The total opened and closed at 8.
How did AiQ's Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$4.76 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$4.76 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Sean Burke (Chicago White Sox): over 2.5 strikeouts at +140, finished with 2, a loss.
- Drew Anderson (Detroit Tigers): over 4.5 strikeouts at -105, finished with 5, a win.
Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago White Sox 65-58 in the 2026 regular season (37-24 at home, 28-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 74 of 120 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 68 times and under 50 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Chicago White Sox.
This result left the Detroit Tigers 60-64 in the 2026 regular season (32-31 at home, 28-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 62 of 122 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 54 times and under 62 times, with 6 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Detroit Tigers.
What's next for Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers?
Next for the Chicago White Sox: at the Chicago Cubs on Monday, August 17, 2026. Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, August 17, 2026.