The Chicago White Sox host the Houston Astros on July 26, 2026. First pitch from Rate Field is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on CHSN.
The Astros are favored by -115 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The White Sox are -105 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Astros vs White Sox prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Astros vs White Sox Prediction
- Astros vs White Sox Pick: Braden Montgomery Under 0.5 Hits (+160, bet365)
My Astros vs White Sox best bet is on Braden Montgomery to go under his hits total. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Astros vs White Sox Odds
| Astros Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -172 | 9.5 -100o / -120u | -105 |
| White Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +154 | 9.5 -100o / -120u | -115 |
- Astros vs White Sox moneyline: Astros -105, White Sox -115
- Astros vs White Sox over/under: 9.5 (-100o / -120u)
- Astros vs White Sox spread: Astros -1.5 (+154), White Sox +1.5 (-172)
Astros vs White Sox Probable Pitchers
| RHP Ronel Blanco (HOU) | Stat | RHP Erick Fedde (CHW) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | W-L | 5-6 |
| -0.1 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.1 |
| 7.71/6.72 | ERA / xERA | 4.16/4.55 |
| 7.18/3.58 | FIP / xFIP | 5.15/4.81 |
| 26.3% | K-BB% | 7.7% |
| 12.5% | GB% | 39.8% |
| .000 | BABIP | .277 |
| 99 | Stuff+ | 90 |
| 98 | Location+ | 108 |
Astros vs White Sox MLB Betting Preview
The Houston Astros head into Sunday afternoon looking to finish off a three-game road sweep against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Houston comes into the matchup riding high on a five-game winning streak, sparked by sharp starting pitching and timely hitting.
Following a 4-1 victory on Saturday night where Hunter Brown dominated over seven shutout innings, the Astros’ pitching staff continues to suppress opponent production. Right-hander Ronel Blanco takes the bump for Houston as they look to keep their momentum rolling.
On the other side, the Chicago White Sox are looking to avoid the sweep and break out of an offensive slump. Chicago’s lineup has managed just six combined runs across their last three games, struggling to make hard contact or piece together rallies against elite pitching.
Righty Erick Fedde (5-6, 4.16 ERA) gets the start for Chicago, but the primary narrative for the South Siders remains whether their young, re-tooled lineup can produce against high-tier Major League arms.
Astros vs White Sox Pick, Betting Analysis
Action Network’s PRO Projections system has spotted one of the top edges on Sunday’s slate on Braden Montgomery Under 0.5 Hits.
White Sox rookie outfielder Braden Montgomery has displayed plenty of raw power since his midseason call-up, but his profile still carries notable swing-and-miss risk against refined big-league pitching. Houston starter Ronel Blanco relies heavily on a high-spin slider and late-fading changeup. Montgomery’s tendency to chase out of the strike zone early in counts creates a tough individual matchup against Blanco’s pitch-sequencing.
Even if Montgomery works through his first two plate appearances against Blanco, the matchup doesn't get easier. The Astros boast one of the most dominant high-leverage bullpens in the majors, features arms like Bryan Abreu, Bennett Sousa, and closer Josh Hader. Montgomery is likely to face high-velocity setups and elite late-inning relievers in his final 1–2 at-bats, significantly capping his chances of finding green grass.
PRO Projections project Montgomery’s expected hits well below his market prop threshold. Given the likelihood of seeing 3 to 4 plate appearances against a team holding opponents to a low batting average during their five-game winning streak, the mathematical probability heavily favors a hitless outing.
Pick: Braden Montgomery Under 0.5 Hits (+160, bet365)
