Houston Astros defeat Chicago White Sox 6-3: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · MLB · Chicago White Sox 3, Houston Astros 6
The Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 9 runs combined.
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anthony Kay (Chicago White Sox): 4.2 innings, 5 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Colson Montgomery (Chicago White Sox): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Peter Lambert (Houston Astros): 4.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Nelson Velazquez (Houston Astros): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Houston Astros -1.5.
Did Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago White Sox 72-65 in the 2026 regular season (41-27 at home, 31-38 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 81 of 134 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 76 times and under 56 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Chicago White Sox.
This result left the Houston Astros 70-68 in the 2026 regular season (34-35 at home, 36-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 65 of 134 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 68 times and under 58 times, with 8 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Houston Astros.
What's next for Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros?
Next for the Chicago White Sox: at the Houston Astros on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Chicago White Sox at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.