Chicago White Sox @ Miami Marlins on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (1:10 PM ET). Current line: White Sox +132 / Marlins -156; White Sox +1.5 (-172) / Marlins -1.5 (+142); total 7.5 (Over -115, Under -105). Starting pitchers: RHP Shane Smith (CHW) vs RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA).
Chicago White Sox vs Miami Marlins Game Info
| Matchup | Chicago White Sox @ Miami Marlins |
| Date | April 01, 2026 |
| Time | 01:10PM ET |
| Location | loanDepot park (Miami, FL) |
| How to Watch | Chicago Sports Network, Marlins.TV |
Chicago White Sox vs Miami Marlins Odds
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| Moneyline | Chicago White Sox +132 | Miami Marlins -156 |
| Run Line | Chicago White Sox +1.5 (-172) | Miami Marlins -1.5 (+142) |
| Total | Over 7.5 (-115) | Under 7.5 (-105) |
Team Stats Table
| Team | Record | Runs Scored | Slash Line | OPS | HR | SO (Offense) | Team ERA | WHIP | SO (Pitching) | BB (Pitching) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 1-4 | 21 | .209 / .290 / .387 | .676 | 8 | 66 | 8.34 | 1.98 | 41 | 29 |
| Marlins | 4-1 | 23 | .276 / .350 / .436 | .786 | 4 | 36 | 3.40 | 0.93 | 53 | 9 |
Starting Pitcher Stats Table
| Starter | Hand | 2026 W-L | ERA | IP | WHIP | SO | Last Start | Last Start Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Smith (CHW) | RHP | 0-1 | 16.20 | 1.2 | 3.00 | 2 | Mar 26 @ MIL | 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K |
| Sandy Alcantara (MIA) | RHP | 1-0 | 0.00 | 7.0 | 0.86 | 5 | Mar 27 vs COL | 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K |
Recent Form & Pitching Notes
Chicago (1-4) lost 9-2 in Miami on March 31. Erick Fedde went 5.0 IP (80 pitches), 6 H, 4 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 4 K. The bullpen was hit: Bryan Hudson 1.2 IP, 2 R (1 ER), then Jedixson Páez 1.1 IP, 3 ER (HR allowed). Offensively it was light — 5 hits, 13 Ks — with RBI singles from Munetaka Murakami and Andrew Benintendi, plus three defensive errors (Luisangel Acuña 2, Edgar Quero 1) that extended innings.
Miami (4-1) won 9-2 over the White Sox on March 31 and took the cleaner path to nine runs despite only nine hits. Janson Junk: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K. Then the bullpen slammed the door with 4.2 scoreless innings: Andrew Nardi (1.0), Anthony Bender (1.2), Calvin Faucher (1.0), Pete Fairbanks (1.0) — 8 Ks, zero runs allowed. Liam Hicks drove in two with a 4th-inning double and sits at 8 RBI on the season; Griffin Conine added a 2-run HR in the 8th to break it open.
Betting Trends
- White Sox are 1-4 straight up this season.
- Marlins are 4-1 straight up this season.
- White Sox are 4-1 to the Over this season.
- Marlins are 2-3 O/U this season.
- White Sox are 1-4 on the run line this season.
- Marlins are 1-4 on the run line this season.
- The first two games of this series (March 30 and March 31) both finished Over the closing total.
Breakdown
Alcantara is the separator: 7 shutout innings in his first start, and Miami’s pitching as a whole has been sharp (3.40 team ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 53 Ks in 45 IP). If he’s giving you 6–7 again, this turns into a short game for Miami’s bullpen.
On the other side, Smith’s opener was a mess (1.2 IP, 3 ER, 2 BB). Even if he’s better, Chicago’s staff profile is still ugly early (8.34 team ERA, 1.98 WHIP), and last night’s game showed the floor when they have to cover real innings behind the starter.
The total is tricky because Chicago’s games have been running hot, but that’s mostly a White Sox pitching/defense story. With Alcantara on the mound, the cleaner angle is Miami margin rather than trying to thread an Under at 7.5 with Smith involved.
Chicago White Sox vs Miami Marlins Best Bet
Marlins -1.5 (+142) (3 out of 5 units)
Mismatch at starter, Miami’s bullpen is in good shape after covering 4.2 scoreless last night, and Chicago’s pitching/defense combo has been handing out extra outs and crooked numbers. Plus money on the better SP + better staff is the buy point.
Chicago White Sox vs Miami Marlins Prediction
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Miami Marlins 5, Chicago White Sox 2.