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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Chicago White Sox will face the Boston Red Sox, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Rate Field on Wednesday, commencing at 7:40 PM ET.
The White Sox will have Davis Martin (9-3, 3.08 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Jake Bennett (3-3, 3.10 ERA) for the Red Sox.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the White Sox a slight edge with a 50.7% win probability over the Red Sox.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's Red Sox vs. White Sox matchup, including best bets and picks.
Red Sox vs. White Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLB game between the Red Sox and White Sox, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the White Sox a 50.7% chance of beating the Red Sox.
According to our model, the Red Sox (+1.5) have a 64.1% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 57.2% chance of going over,.
Red Sox vs. White Sox odds [7/8/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Red Sox | White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -116 |
| Total | o8 (-110) | u8 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Sox vs. White Sox picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Red Sox +1.5 | -190 |
| Moneyline | Red Sox | +100 |
| Total | Over 8 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Red Sox vs. White Sox game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB action between the White Sox and Red Sox at Rate Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox
- Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Rate Field
Conclusion
We predict the White Sox, with a 50.7% win probability, will likely beat the Red 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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