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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago whitesox are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Fenway Park on Wednesday, starting at 7:10 PM ET.
Sonny Gray (13-2, 2.93 ERA) will start for the Red Sox, while the White Sox have opted for Sean Burke (7-5, 3.04 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Red Sox as the most likely winner in this White Sox vs. Red Sox prediction.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
White Sox vs. Red Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLB game between the White Sox and Red Sox, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Red Sox a 60.1% chance of beating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 57.4% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 54.1% chance of going over,.
White Sox vs. Red Sox odds [8/5/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | White Sox | Red Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-155) | -1.5 (+155) |
| Moneyline | +138 | -130 |
| Total | o8.5 (+108) | u8.5 (-111) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
White Sox vs. Red Sox picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Red Sox -1.5 | +155 |
| Moneyline | Red Sox | -130 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | +108 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
White Sox vs. Red Sox game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB action between the Red Sox and White Sox at Fenway Park is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: Fenway Park
Conclusion
We predict the Red Sox, with a 60.1% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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