Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/29

MLB game preview

The Detroit Tigers will play against the Chicago White Sox in an MLB regular season game. The Tigers have struggled this season with a 22-35 record, ranking fifth in the AL Central. They recently lost their last game and have only won 2 of their last 10 games.

The Chicago White Sox hold a 29-27 record and are second in the AL Central. They have won their last two games and are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The game will take place at Rate Field in Chicago, IL, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 7:40 PM. The weather is expected to be mild with overcast clouds.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers recently faced a tough series against the Los Angeles Angels. They lost two out of three games. In the last game, the Tigers fell 7-1 with only three hits.

Kevin McGonigle and Dillon Dingler are key players for the Tigers. McGonigle has a batting average of .291, while Dingler has hit 10 home runs this season. Spencer Torkelson has also contributed with eight home runs.

The Tigers will rely on Troy Melton for the next game. Melton has a strong start to the season with a 1.59 ERA. He will face the Chicago White Sox and their pitcher Erick Fedde.

Tigers vs White Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Venue: Rate Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline -121, White Sox Moneyline +102, Tigers Runline -1.5 (+135), White Sox Runline +1.5 (-162), Total Over 8.5 (-104), Total Under 8.5 (-117)

Chicago White Sox Team Preview

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a strong home series against the Minnesota Twins. They won three out of four games, with their most recent victory being a 6-2 win. Davis Martin led the pitching with six solid innings, allowing only one earned run.

Munetaka Murakami has been a key player for the White Sox. He hit his 20th home run of the season in the series and holds a team-leading 41 RBIs. His batting average stands at .242, making him a reliable hitter in the lineup.

On the mound, Erick Fedde will start for the White Sox in the next game against the Detroit Tigers. He currently has a 0-5 record with a 5.47 ERA. The team will look for him to improve and help secure another win at home.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tigers are the favorite with a moneyline of -121. They have a slight edge in pitching with a lower ERA of 4.03 compared to the White Sox’s 4.36. The Tigers also have a higher rank in quality starts, which supports a prediction of a Tigers win with a projected score of Tigers 5, White Sox 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. Both teams have shown decent hitting capabilities, but the Tigers’ pitching is slightly better. Considering the Tigers’ higher quality starts and the White Sox’s stronger slugging percentage, the game could lean towards the over. The projected total score is 9, so the recommendation is to take the over 8.5.