The Chicago White Sox are priced as a -107 moneyline favorite for today's makeup game against the Atlanta Braves, with first pitch scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET at Rate Field.
With Grant Holmes struggling and Chicago raking, my Braves vs. White Sox predictions are backing the hosts to grab a victory here.
Read more in my MLB picks for Thursday, Aug. 20.
Who will win Braves vs White Sox today: White Sox moneyline (-107)
The Atlanta Braves send Grant Holmes to the hill this afternoon, and he's been in poor form. The right-hander owns a 6.02 xERA over his last two appearances while allowing a 43.6% hard-hit rate and 11.1% barrel rate over the last month.
He has his hands full against a Chicago White Sox lineup carrying a 135 wRC+ over its previous seven games.
Anthony Kay is not lights-out, but he is holding his own. The left-hander owns a 3.87 FIP across his last five starts while allowing 0.96 HR/9.
He faces an Atlanta lineup with a 96 wRC+ vs. southpaws and a 41 wRC+ over the last week.
Chicago has the clear edge. Play this pick to -130.
COVERS INTEL: The Braves haven't performed well on the road this season, collecting a 90 wRC+. At home, that number jumps up to 107.
Braves vs White Sox Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (-103)
With Atlanta practically invisible offensively, the Under is the better play.
I expect Chicago to score runs. The White Sox are thriving at the dish, and the Braves’ bullpen profile is concerning once Holmes exits. Atlanta’s relief corps owns a 5.67 FIP across the last week.
However, Kay should be able to limit the damage against the coldest lineup in baseball at the moment, and the White Sox’s relief corps is solid. Chicago’s pen has a 3.73 xERA across its last 42 frames while surrendering just 0.86 HR/9.
Chicago’s staff should keep Atlanta at bay, while the White Sox score a handful themselves.
Play this pick to -120.
Braves vs White Sox home run prediction: Miguel Vargas (+350)
Miguel Vargas has been a home run machine this season for the Sox, and he's in great power form.
Vargas has clubbed three bombs in his last six contests, posting a .414 ISO during that span. The slugger also has a 54.2% hard-hit rate and 20.8% barrel rate over the last week.
Holmes has given up 1.42 HR/9 across the last month, and the Braves' pen is extremely vulnerable to the long ball right now as well. They've allowed 1.80 HR/9 in their last 45 innings of work.
Vargas has multiple paths to leave the yard today. Play to +200.
- ML/RL bets: 55-64, -16.87 units
- Over/Under bets: 66-50, +6.85 units
Braves vs White Sox weather
Weather at Rate Field looks excellent this afternoon, with clear skies, temperatures around 74–75°F, and rain chances at 0% throughout the game window. Winds sit around 7–8 mph before easing slightly later.
Braves vs White Sox odds
- Moneyline: Braves +100 | White Sox -107
- Run line: Braves -1.5 (+163) | White Sox +1.5 (-170)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-112) | Under 8.5 (-103)
Braves vs White Sox trend
The White Sox have hit the moneyline in 30 of their last 45 games at home (+15.35 Units / 30% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Braves vs. White Sox.
How to watch Braves vs White Sox and game info
| Location | Rate Field, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 |
| First pitch | 2:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | Chicago Sports Network, BravesVision |
| Braves starting pitcher | Grant Holmes (7-5, 3.82 ERA) |
| White Sox starting pitcher | Anthony Kay (9-5, 4.01 ERA) |
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