Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Splits — August 5, 2026

Modest split in Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox — Boston Red Sox draws 79% of bets, 66% of money.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline Chicago White Sox 21% 34% +138
Boston Red Sox 79% 66% -137
Run line Chicago White Sox +1.5 28% 22% -162
Boston Red Sox -1.5 72% 78% +148
Total Over 9 77% 75% -105
Under 9 23% 25% -112

What the data says

Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox has a modest split worth noting on the moneyline market. 79% of bets are on Boston Red Sox, with 66% of dollars on the same side — a 13-point gap. It's a small edge, not a top opportunity, but it's a directional signal in the same direction as a real sharp-money tell.

Splits in the 10 to 15-point range are common — most games on most nights land in this band. It's not nothing, and it's not enough on its own to override the price. The money side here is Chicago White Sox if the gap matters. The public side is the one the line is built around. Most professional bettors don't act on a split this size in isolation; they use it as one input among several.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I bet {away} vs. {home}?

Any licensed sportsbook in your state offers MLB markets. We don't recommend specific books — see our responsible gambling resources before you wager.

What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side. See our learn page for more.

What is a meaningful bet% / money% gap?

A 10-point gap is the threshold we treat as noise vs. signal. 15+ points is meaningful — it usually means the average bet on the money side is materially larger than on the public side.

Should I bet on Boston Red Sox tonight?

We don't issue picks. The splits show what the public and the money are doing — use them to inform your own read of the game.

How often does the team with more money% cover?

In our season-to-date sample, the side with more money than bets covers slightly more than half the time. The edge grows with the size of the bet/money gap.

What's a meaningful bet/money split?

A 10-point gap between the share of bets and the share of dollars on a side is the threshold we treat as meaningful. 15+ points usually means the average bet on the money side is materially larger — that's where sharp money lives. See our methodology →

How we track public bets and money — see our methodology →

Last updated: August 5, 2026 at 2:03 AM UTC

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