Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Prediction – 8/12/2025
The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox will meet in an AL Central matchup on Tuesday night. Detroit won a low-scoring game between these teams on Monday and will look to extend their lead in the AL Central with another win over the White Sox here. Before these teams duke it out on the diamond, continue reading to get my Tigers vs White Sox prediction.
Our Tigers vs White Sox Pick
- Pick: Detroit Tigers -1.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7:40 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers: Jack Flaherty (Tigers) vs Undecided (White Sox)
- Stadium: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN and FDSDET
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
Detroit sends Jack Flaherty to the mound for this game. Flaherty is a constant strikeout threat with 147 strikeouts across 120.1 innings. But his ERA remains elevated at 4.56 and Flaherty will need to buckle down to help his team get a win tonight. Chicago’s starting pitcher has yet to be determined and who they choose could help decide how this game goes for them.
Key Players
- Riley Greene (DET): Leads the Tigers with 27 home runs and 87 RBI.
- Spencer Torkelson (DET): 26 home runs and showing solid production.
- Colson Montgomery (CWS): Homered in two straight games recently.
- Andrew Benintendi (CWS): Leads his team with 14 homers.
Recent team streaks
- The Tigers have won two games in a row and three of their last four.
- The White Sox have lost four of their last five games after dropping Monday’s series opener with Detroit.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Riley Greene (DET) | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Colson Montgomery (CWS) | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Tigers lead the season series against the White Sox 6-2.
- This first game of this series went way under the total with just three total runs scored.
- Detroit is 30-27 on the road this season.
- Chicago dropped to 25-35 at home with Monday’s loss.
Tigers vs White Sox Model Projection
Score Projection: Detroit Tigers 6 – Chicago White Sox 3
Win Probability: Detroit 63%, Chicago 37%
Final Thoughts
The Tigers hold clear edges in starting pitching, batting, and overall depth. Chicago’s pitching situation and recent struggles at the plate make them a tough team to bet on tonight. I expect Detroit to assert control early and cash in on both the moneyline and runline.
