The Chicago White Sox (72-64) visit the Houston Astros (69-68) on Monday, August 31, 2026. Both teams are close in the standings, with the White Sox holding a slight edge in wins. The betting lines reflect a competitive matchup.
Houston is the favorite at home, priced at -135 on the moneyline, meaning you’d need to bet $135 to win $100 on the Astros outright. Chicago’s moneyline sits at +112, so a $100 bet on the White Sox would yield $112 if they pull off the win. The spread is set at 1.5 runs. The Astros are -1.5 at +153, which means you’d win $153 on a $100 bet if Houston wins by two or more runs. Conversely, Chicago is +1.5 at -186, indicating a bet of $186 is needed to win $100 if the White Sox lose by one run or win the game.
The total runs line is 8.5, with the over at -104 and under at -115. The slightly better price on the over suggests the market expects a moderately high-scoring game, but not heavily tilted.
Given the close records and the Astros’ home advantage, the betting market leans toward Houston, but the White Sox getting 1.5 runs at -186 is a safer play if you expect a tight game. If you believe in offense, the over 8.5 runs is worth considering, given the balanced pitching implied by the odds.
In summary, Houston is favored but not by much, and the spread and total lines leave room for a competitive and engaging contest.