Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Chicago White Sox 2-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 2, Chicago White Sox 0
Pittsburgh Pirates 2, Chicago White Sox 0 – the Pirates covered the -1.5 spread and the game finished under the 7.5 total.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
Thursday, September 10 at Rate Field was a pitching clinic. Jared Jones started for Pittsburgh, Hagen Smith for Chicago. The Pirates broke through in the fourth inning with a run, then added another in the eighth to seal a 2-0 victory. Chicago never scored.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the -1.5 spread, winning by two runs and exceeding the line by half a run. AiQ's spread pick was the Pirates -1.5 at 58% confidence, graded as a win.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went under the 7.5 total, finishing with two combined runs—5.5 runs under the line. AiQ had taken the over at 7.5 with 54% confidence, which resulted in a loss.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox predictions do?
AiQ posted a 73-43 record across all graded picks for this game.
- Moneyline: Pittsburgh Pirates – WIN
- Spread: Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 – WIN
- Total: Over 7.5 – LOSS
- Player props: 71-42
AiQ correctly identified the winner and the spread but missed the total.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record stood at 71-42.
- Sam Antonacci over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs at +107 – LOSS (0)
- Oneil Cruz over 1.5 total bases at +170 – WIN (6)
- Andrew Benintendi under 0.5 home runs – WIN (0)
- Tristan Peters over 0.5 hits + runs + RBIs at -154 – LOSS (0)
- Sam Antonacci over 0.5 hits at -177 – LOSS (0)
- Brandon Lowe over 0.5 hits at -163 – LOSS (0)
- Tristan Peters over 0.5 hits at -119 – LOSS (0)
- Chase Meidroth under 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs at -171 – WIN (0)
- Tristan Peters over 0.5 total bases at -140 – LOSS (0)
- Brandon Lowe over 1.5 total bases at +135 – LOSS (0)
- Sam Antonacci over 1.5 total bases at +145 – LOSS (0)
- Munetaka Murakami under 1.5 home runs – WIN (0)
- 101 additional AiQ prop picks not listed (included in the record)
White Sox hitters largely failed to produce. Oneil Cruz's six total bases was the lone bright spot for Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The market priced the Pirates' moneyline at -104, implying a 49% win probability after removing the vig. AiQ's calibrated estimate matched that 49% figure, yielding a -3.6% expected value. The price was not favorable despite the model's confidence.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
The Pirates sit at 74-72 overall through 146 games, with a 4-game winning streak. They are 48-68 against the spread in games with a recorded closing line and 57-53 over/under in those same contests.
The White Sox are 74-70 overall through 144 games, on a 3-game losing streak. They are 69-37 against the spread and 59-46 over/under in games with closing lines.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox?
The Pirates will host the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, September 17. The White Sox will host the Detroit Tigers on the same day.