Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox VS Detroit Tigers 2025-09-05

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox: A Tale of Two Sluggers (and One Sad Starter)
September 5, 2025 | 6:40 PM ET | Comerica Park

The Verdict:
The Detroit Tigers (-191) are about as favored as a Michigander claiming they don’t hate the cold. With a .251 team batting average, 177 home runs, and a 3.89 ERA, they’re the MLB’s version of a trust fund baby: polished, reliable, and slightly judgmental of the underdogs. The White Sox (+158) come in like a group of fans who forgot to buy tickets—enthusiastic but statistically doomed. Their 4.21 ERA and .234 average? That’s baseball’s version of a “meh” response.

Why the Tigers Win:
- Riley Greene’s hitting 1.5+ hits (-210) is as likely as a vegan eating a steak. Take the under.
- Jack Flaherty (6.5+ strikeouts, +110) might finally strike out more batters than the White Sox score runs in a game (14.5 IP, please).
- Detroit’s 62.2% moneyline win rate? That’s not a team—it’s a math textbook.

Why the White Sox Might Shock Us:
- Maybe Shane Smith (4.5+ strikeouts, -146) will finally strike out fewer batters than the number of times his team’s been swept this season (88-52, but who’s counting?).
- A 50-50 bet on Trey Sweeney stealing a base? Good luck. His odds (+1200) are about as realistic as a White Sox playoff run.

Prop Pick of the Night:
Gleyber Torres’ 0.5+ hits (-230). Why? Because even when he’s not hitting, he’s still drawing walks like he’s at a buffet. Take the over—his OBP of .364 means he’ll either get on base or sulk in the dugout. Either way, it’s entertainment.

Final Score Prediction:
Detroit 6, Chicago 3. The Tigers hit three home runs, Flaherty fans six, and the White Sox remind us why their “Chgo” logo is a meme.

Bet the total (8.5 runs, -110) if you enjoy watching a slaughter. Or don’t. Your call. 🎯

Created: Sept. 5, 2025, 7:24 a.m. GMT