Reds vs. White Sox prediction: Why White Sox are favored to win Thursday's MLB matchup [8/13/2026]
Get Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago White Sox predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds will lock horns in MLB action at Rate Field on Thursday, starting at 1:10 PM ET.
The White Sox will have Davis Martin (9-6, 4.17 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Reds are going with Andrew Abbott (6-7, 3.92 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model gives the White Sox a slight edge with a 52.9% win probability over the Reds.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Reds vs. White Sox matchup, including best bets and picks.
Reds vs. White Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model currently gives the White Sox a 52.9% chance of defeating the Reds.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 63.9% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52.6% chance of going over,.
Reds vs. White Sox odds [8/13/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Reds +1.5 (-170) / White Sox -1.5 (+163)
- Moneyline: Reds +125, White Sox -122
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 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:
- Run line: Reds +1.5 @ -170 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Reds @ +125 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 8.5 @ +111 via Novig
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.
Reds vs. White Sox game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the White Sox and Reds at Rate Field is scheduled to begin at 1:10 PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Time: 1:10 PM ET/10:10AM PT
- Venue: Rate Field
Conclusion
We predict the White Sox, with a 52.9% win probability, will likely beat the Reds in Thursday'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.
