The Chicago White Sox host the Atlanta Braves on June 11, 2026. First pitch from Rate Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on BravesVsn.
The Braves are favored by -120 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The White Sox are +100 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Braves vs White Sox prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Braves vs White Sox Prediction
- Braves vs White Sox Pick: White Sox Moneyline (+100)
My Braves vs White Sox best bet is on Chicago to win outright. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Braves vs White Sox Odds
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +135 | 8.5 -115o / -105u | -120 |
| White Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -165 | 8.5 -115o / -105u | +100 |
- Braves vs White Sox moneyline: Braves -120, White Sox +100
- Braves vs White Sox over/under: -8.5 (-115o / -105u)
- Braves vs White Sox spread: Braves -1.5 (+135), White Sox +1.5 (-165)
Braves vs White Sox Polymarket MLB Odds
Braves vs White Sox Probable Pitchers
| Martin Perez (LHP, ATL) | Stat | Anthony Kay (LHP, CHW) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | W-L | 5-1 |
| 0.6 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.1 |
| 3.02 / 4.06 | ERA / xERA | 4.40 / 5.86 |
| 3.99 / 3.99 | FIP / xFIP | 5.49 / 5.00 |
| 12.0 | K-BB% | 7.2 |
| 44.7 | GB% | 44.6 |
| .227 | BABIP | .283 |
| 88 | Stuff+ | 104 |
| 101 | Location+ | 101 |
Braves vs White Sox MLB Betting Preview
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Braves have lost both games in this series, yet that is not the bad news for Atlanta. Superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered another lower-body injury on Tuesday and was placed on the Injured List.
This injury is deemed minor for Acuna Jr., but the Braves cannot be too careful with their fragile outfielder. He has played more than 120 games just once since 2021, with only two 100+ game seasons in this span. Knee and soft-tissue injuries have prevented one of the most talented players of this generation from delivering consistent production.
Fortunately, the Braves have some good news to soften this blow. Star catcher Drake Baldwin is preparing for a rehab assignment this weekend.
Baldwin was the Braves' best player this season before his injury. His 159 wRC+ leads the team, while his 2.2 fWAR is tied for second, even with his month of missed games.
Luckily, the Braves can survive the variance from injuries right now. They sit eight games above the second-place Philadelphia Phillies for the NL West lead, with a record of 22 games above .500.
Extending their current losing streak is not ideal, but they can get past a bad stretch given the personnel on hand. The perception of this roster should not change if June is not kind.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The White Sox have won the first two games of this series against the Braves and now lead the AL Central with a 36-31 record. They have won 10 of their past 15 games, despite the absence of star rookie Munetaka Murakami since May 30.
Brayden Montgomery and Jacob Gonzalez were called up this month and have added immediate sparks. Meanwhile, Kyle Teel and the aforementioned Murakami are expected back within a month. At full strength, this offense should remain one of the most prominent in the league.
Starting pitching is where the major concerns for this roster lie. Davis Martin's evolution has provided a much-needed front-line starter to this roster, but the rest of this rotation has major issues. Sean Burke is both skilled and volatile, while Erick Fedde and today's starter, Anthony Kay, are DFA candidates on most competitive rosters.
Star prospect Noah Schultz was expected to add a second quality starter to the rotation, but he struggled with command and is now on the IL due to a knee injury.
Nevertheless, this season is a bright light at the end of the tunnel for the White Sox and their fans. While they do not have the personnel to make a playoff run in 2026, their young core is displaying promise, and they hold the first overall pick in the upcoming MLB Draft.
Braves vs White Sox Pick, Betting Analysis
These first-place teams will duel with mediocre veteran left-handed SPs in this matchup. Martin Perez vs. Anthony Kay should be a late-September matchup for two teams out of contention, yet quality starts to the 2026 season have them battling in June for potential playoff teams.
Perez has an excellent 3.02 ERA this season, backed by peripherals just one run above this rate. However, his past three starts are concerning. He has a 3.45 ERA, 4.67 xERA, and 4.69 SIERA since May 24 and is a worse pitcher on the road (.339 wOBA) than at home (339). Luck will sway the other way for Perez, as his low-velocity arsenal will not be effective all season.
While Anthony Kay is having a worse season than Perez, he has been pitching similarly since May 9. Also, Kay is much better at home (.326 wOBA allowed) than on the road (.386 wOBA allowed). Furthermore, the White Sox are a better offense against LHP (115 wRC+) than the Braves (107 wRC+).
Both bullpens are fresh, and both the White Sox and Braves have their best hitters on the IL, but the White Sox have had the minor league depth to compensate for their losses. Expect Chicago to complete the sweep against the Braves today.
Pick: White Sox Moneyline (+100, Fanatics)
