Boston Red Sox (42-48) vs. Chicago White Sox (47-44) July 9, 2026 2:10 pm EDT The Line: Chicago White Sox -117 / Boston Red Sox -103; Over/Under: 9 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate a Red Sox vs White Sox Prediction for this MLB matchup on Thursday, July 9 th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Chicago White Sox have a 47‑44 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the AL Central. They have a 28‑16 home record and are coming off a 0‑5 home loss against the Red Sox. They will face the Athletics and the Blue Jays next.
The Chicago White Sox have a .241 batting average this season, .320 OBP and .414 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.25 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Sam Antonacci is the team’s best hitter with a .293 batting average. Miguel Vargas leads the team in RBI with 56, while Colson Montgomery adds a team‑high 23 home runs.
Anthony Kay (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, and he has a 6‑3 record, 4.39 ERA and 1.39 WHIP.
The Boston Red Sox have a 42‑48 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the AL East. They have a 25‑21 away record and are coming off a 5‑0 road win against the White Sox. They will face the Mets and the Rays next.
The Boston Red Sox have a .245 batting average this season, .314 OBP and .388 Slugging percentage. Boston’s pitching staff has a 3.70 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. Ceddanne Rafaela is the team’s best hitter with a .286 batting average. Willson Contreras leads the team in RBI with 61, adding a team‑high 20 home runs.
Patrick Sandoval (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and he will make his season debut today.
The Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against the White Sox and have won their last three visits in Chicago.
In this Red Sox vs White Sox Prediction, the White Sox are coming as -115 home favorites. I like the White Sox in a bounce-back spot on the road with Anthony Kay on the mound, who has been in good form lately and has been excellent at home, with a 5-1 record and a 3.21 ERA. Patrick Sandoval has not played since the 2024 season, where he had a 5.08 ERA and 1.51 WHIP across 16 starts. On top of that, the White Sox have a better offense, so I expect them to get the job done at home and get away with the win.