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Get Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers predictions for MLB Friday.
The Detroit Tigers and Chicago whitesox will meet in MLB action at Comerica Park on Friday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Tigers will start Jackson Jobe (1-0, 0.00 ERA), pitting him against Sean Newcomb (1-3, 2.66 ERA) for the White Sox.
Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Tigers a slight edge with a 54.9% win probability over the White Sox.
This article offers a complete White Sox vs. Tigers prediction, including best bets and picks.
White Sox vs. Tigers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB matchup between the White Sox and Tigers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Tigers a 54.9% chance of defeating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 62.2% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 54.6% chance of going over,.
White Sox vs. Tigers odds [8/14/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: White Sox +1.5 (-165) / Tigers -1.5 (+163)
- Moneyline: White Sox +125, Tigers -125
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
White Sox vs. Tigers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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:
- Run line: White Sox +1.5 @ -165 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: White Sox @ +125 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 8.5 @ +100 via Polymarket
According to our best MLB 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. Tigers game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Tigers and White Sox at Comerica Park is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers
- Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Comerica Park
Conclusion
We predict the Tigers, with a 54.9% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Friday'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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