Looking for today’s Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox betting splits and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, Run Line and total betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before first pitch.
Red Sox vs. White Sox Odds
| Market | Red Sox (Home) | White Sox (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -123 | +116 |
| Run Line | -1.5 (+154) | +1.5 (-187) |
| Total | Over 8 (-117) | Under 8 (-103) |
Boston is a moderate home favorite at -123 on the Moneyline with the total set at O/U 8. Sonny Gray (13-2, 2.93 ERA) takes the mound for the Red Sox against Sean Burke (7-5, 3.04 ERA) in a matchup between two of the American League’s stronger starters this season.
DraftKings Betting Splits
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Red Sox | 95% | 84% |
| Moneyline | White Sox | 5% | 16% |
| Run Line | Red Sox -1.5 | 79% | 25% |
| Run Line | White Sox +1.5 | 21% | 75% |
| Total | Over 8 | 57% | 65% |
| Total | Under 8 | 43% | 35% |
Public Betting Trends
The largest handle-vs-bets divergence sits on the Run Line, where 79% of tickets back Boston -1.5 but 75% of the money is landing on Chicago +1.5, a classic sharp indicator favoring the underdog to keep it close. The Moneyline also shows a mild gap with 16% of the handle on just 5% of tickets for the White Sox side. Over 8 is drawing steady two-way support with the handle slightly outpacing ticket share.
Red Sox vs. White Sox Stats
Starting Pitcher Stats
| Stat | Sonny Gray (BOS) | Sean Burke (CWS) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 13-2 | 7-5 |
| ERA | 2.93 | 3.04 |
| WHIP | 1.170 | 1.102 |
| FIP | 3.62 | 3.29 |
| xFIP | 3.63 | 3.65 |
| WAR | 2.05 | 2.83 |
| K% | 21.3% | 27.7% |
| BB% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| HR/9 | 0.95 | 0.94 |
Team Pitching Stats
| Stat | Red Sox | White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| ERA | 3.52 | 4.08 |
| WHIP | 1.227 | 1.298 |
| K/9 | 8.61 | 8.57 |
| K/BB | 3.01 | 2.34 |
| OBA | .241 | .238 |
Team Batting Stats
| Stat | Red Sox | White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | .246 | .238 |
| OBP | .317 | .316 |
| SLG | .400 | .406 |
| ISO | .154 | .168 |
| OPS | .717 | .722 |
| K% | 21.9% | 23.8% |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Sharp Run Line Action: 75% of Run Line handle backs White Sox +1.5 despite only 21% of tickets, signaling professional money expects Burke to keep this game within a run.
- Home Split Leader: Willson Contreras leads Boston at home with a .317 AVG and .998 OPS (12 HR in 183 AB), and his Hits prop is set at O/U 0.5 with heavy juice on the Over (-203).
- Road Power Threat: Munetaka Murakami paces Chicago on the road with a .925 OPS and 11 home runs in 138 at-bats, while Colson Montgomery has 16 road HR despite a .210 AVG.
- Burke’s Swing-and-Miss Edge: Sean Burke’s 27.7% K rate is well above Sonny Gray’s 21.3%, and his Strikeouts Thrown prop has 6+ at -168, suggesting oddsmakers expect a high-whiff outing.
- Boston IL Impact: The Red Sox are missing starters Tanner Houck, Garrett Crochet, and Kutter Crawford on the pitching side, plus Triston Casas (1B) and Roman Anthony (LF) from the lineup. Curtis Mead (3B, D10 since July 28) is a potential near-term return.
DraftKings Player Props
- Sean Burke Strikeouts Thrown O/U 6.5 (-168 Over 6+ / +118 Under 7+)
- Sean Burke Hits Allowed O/U 5.5 (+122 / -162)
- Sonny Gray Hits Allowed O/U 5.5 (+104 / -137)
- Willson Contreras Hits O/U 0.5 (-203 / +152)
- Willson Contreras Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+128 / -170)
- Munetaka Murakami Hits O/U 0.5 (-181 / +135)
- Masataka Yoshida Hits O/U 0.5 (-212 / +157)
- Miguel Vargas Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+116 / -154)
DraftKings Featured Parlays
Favorites Flex (+1307)
Back these favorites to take care of business in Wednesday’s action:
- HOU Astros to Win (vs TOR)
- CHI Cubs to Win (vs LAD)
- TB Rays to Win (@ COL)
- NY Yankees to Win (vs STL)
- BOS Red Sox to Win (vs CWS)
Set the Tone (+1147)
Count on these defenses to dominate in the 1st inning on Wednesday:
- STL @ NYY: No Runs 1st Inning
- CWS @ BOS: No Runs 1st Inning
- MIA @ ATL: No Runs 1st Inning
- MIN @ KC: No Runs 1st Inning
Game Over (+1142)
Wager on these offenses to be hot and hit the over in total runs:
- STL @ NYY: Over 8.5 Runs
- CWS @ BOS: Over 8 Runs
- MIA @ ATL: Over 8.5 Runs
- MIN @ KC: Over 9 Runs
Betting Splits Summary
| Metric | Red Sox / Over | White Sox / Under |
|---|---|---|
| ML Handle | 84% | 16% |
| ML Bets | 95% | 5% |
| RL Handle | 25% | 75% |
| RL Bets | 79% | 21% |
| Total Handle | 65% | 35% |
| Total Bets | 57% | 43% |
FAQs
What are MLB betting splits?
Betting splits show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting splits identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.
Should you follow betting splits?
Splits are one tool among many. They are most useful when a clear divergence exists between public tickets and money handle, suggesting professional disagreement with the recreational consensus. They work best combined with line movement analysis and matchup context.
How often do DraftKings betting splits update?
DraftKings betting splits update approximately every two minutes, providing near real-time insight into how the market is moving as game time approaches.
What is the best bet for Red Sox vs. White Sox?
The sharpest action points to White Sox +1.5 on the Run Line at -187, where 75% of the handle is concentrated against just 21% of tickets. Sean Burke’s 3.04 ERA and elite peripherals (1.102 WHIP, 2.83 WAR) suggest he can keep Chicago competitive. The Over 8 at -117 is also drawing heavier money than ticket count, indicating sharp interest in total runs.