Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers Picks and Prediction for Sunday, August 16, 2026

The Chicago White Sox visit the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at Comerica Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:40 PM ET. Chicago enters at 63-58, first in the AL Central and 3.5 games ahead of Detroit. The White Sox are 26-34 on the road and have won three of their last five games after beating Detroit 9-5 on Friday. The Tigers are 60-62, second in the division, and 32-29 at home. Detroit has also won three of its last five despite Friday’s loss. Chicago leads the series 1-0 entering Saturday’s game. Cash in with our free MLB picks.

Chicago White Sox Look to Build on Strong Offense

Chicago has scored at least four runs in each of its last five games, including nine in Friday’s series opener. The White Sox are batting .239 with a .318 on-base percentage and .410 slugging percentage while scoring 583 runs. Chicago has hit 161 home runs, giving the lineup plenty of power. Miguel Vargas leads the club with 27 home runs and 71 RBIs, while Chase Meidroth is batting .280 with a .356 on-base percentage. Munetaka Murakami has also supplied 27 homers and a team-high .909 OPS.

The White Sox pitching staff carries a 4.10 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, ranking 14th in MLB in ERA. Chicago has held opponents to a .238 batting average while recording 1,017 strikeouts over 1,071.1 innings. The staff has allowed 131 home runs and issued 437 walks. Recent results have been mixed, with Chicago allowing 22 runs across its last five games. The White Sox did shut out Cincinnati on Wednesday but surrendered nine runs Thursday and five Friday.

Detroit Tigers Aim to Answer at Home

Detroit has scored 21 runs over its last five games and has reached at least three runs in every game during that stretch. The Tigers are batting .243 with a .319 on-base percentage and .408 slugging percentage, producing 557 runs and 148 home runs. Kevin McGonigle leads Detroit with a .285 average, .389 on-base percentage and 129 hits. Dillon Dingler provides the biggest power threat with 26 home runs and 81 RBIs, while Riley Greene is batting .273 with 16 homers and 54 RBIs.

Pitching has been Detroit’s biggest statistical advantage this season. The Tigers rank second in MLB with a 3.47 ERA and carry a 1.20 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .229 batting average. Detroit has allowed 116 home runs and issued 370 walks while recording 994 strikeouts. The Tigers have allowed 20 runs across their last five games, although six came Wednesday and nine came Friday. Detroit held Cleveland scoreless Thursday and San Francisco to one run Sunday.

Pitching Matchup

Chicago White Sox – Sean Burke

Burke is 7-6 with a 2.99 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 135.2 innings. The right-hander has allowed 108 hits, 39 walks and 15 home runs while striking out 152. Burke faces a Detroit lineup batting .243 with a .319 on-base percentage and .408 slugging percentage. The Tigers have scored at least three runs in each of their last five games, but Burke’s ability to limit baserunners and miss bats gives Chicago a strong matchup against Detroit’s lineup.

Detroit Tigers – Drew Anderson

Anderson is 4-4 with a 3.91 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 71.1 innings. The right-hander has allowed 66 hits, 27 walks and 10 home runs while recording 82 strikeouts. Anderson faces a Chicago lineup batting .239 with a .318 on-base percentage and 161 home runs. The White Sox have scored at least four runs in each of their last five games, including nine against Detroit on Friday, making Anderson’s ability to keep Chicago’s power hitters in the park important.

Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers Game Pick

• Chicago White Sox

Chicago is the game pick behind Burke and an offense that has consistently produced runs over the last week. Burke’s 2.99 ERA and 1.08 WHIP give the White Sox an advantage over Anderson, who enters with a 3.91 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Chicago has also scored at least four runs in five straight games and put nine on Detroit Friday. With Vargas, Murakami and Meidroth supporting Burke, the White Sox have enough at the plate to back the stronger starter Sunday.

Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers Over/Under Pick

• Over

The over is the total pick because both offenses have been producing consistently, while each bullpen could face pressure after the starters exit. Chicago has scored 31 runs across its last five games and has reached four runs in every contest during that span. Detroit has scored at least three runs in five straight and put up five against Chicago Friday. Although Burke owns strong numbers, Anderson has a 3.91 ERA, and recent scoring from both lineups points to a higher-scoring game.