Reds vs. White Sox prediction: Why White Sox are favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [8/11/2026]
Get Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago White Sox predictions for MLB Tuesday.

The Chicago White Sox will face the Cincinnati Reds, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Rate Field on Tuesday, starting at 7:40 PM ET.
Sean Burke (7-6, 3.08 ERA) will start for the White Sox, pitting him against Nick Lodolo (3-2, 4.60 ERA) for the Reds.
Dimers' proven MLB model gives the White Sox a slight edge with a 54.5% win probability over the Reds.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Reds vs. White Sox matchup, including best bets and picks.
Reds vs. White Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model currently gives the White Sox a 54.5% chance of defeating the Reds.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 62.9% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 57.3% chance of going over,.
Reds vs. White Sox odds [8/11/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Reds +1.5 (-144) / White Sox -1.5 (+144)
- Moneyline: Reds +150, White Sox -147
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Reds 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 in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Reds +1.5 @ -144 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Reds @ +150 via Polymarket
- Total: Over 7.5 @ -108 via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Reds to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Reds vs. White Sox game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB action between the White Sox and Reds at Rate Field is scheduled to begin at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox
- Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Rate Field
Conclusion
We predict the White Sox, with a 54.5% win probability, will likely beat the Reds in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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