The Chicago White Sox face off against the Cleveland Guardians in game four of the ALDS on Thursday night.After stealing game three on the road, the Cleveland Guardians must carry over their momentum into game four if they want to extend the series against the Chicago White Sox.With Hagen Smith getting the start for the White Sox, expect the Guardians to fall hard back down to reality while battling it out against an arm who creates Whiffs at a very high rate.Even though there is just one game taking the field on Thursday night, there are a wide range of prop bets and markets to groom through which you can read a detailed breakdown of them below.Best betting promos and sportsbooks for MLB prop betsFind the best promos and sportsbooks to use for today’s MLB prop bets.Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox (8:00pm, EST)Cleveland Guardians Team Total Under 3.5 (+102) at FanDuel SportsbookEven though the Cleveland Guardians managed to win the AL Central, their offense holds them back from being a well rounded unit capable of making a run to the World Series, ranking well below league average in Hit Rate, RBIs, Runs Scored, On Base Percentage, and in OPS.Their struggles at the plate brings in a high amount of negative variance into their contests, making it difficult to pull away on the scoreboard.Unfortunately for the Guardians, their offense will continue to struggle to advance their runners into scoring position against the Chicago White Sox as they face off against Hagen Smith who is averaging an ERA of 1.29 and a FIP of 2.35 while giving up less than one Hit Against per Inning Pitched.Especially with Smith’s back end lowering the probability of getting countered by a Hit, fielding a group that resides in the top half of the board in Defensive Efficiency.Hagen Smith Over 6.5 Total Outs (+105) at BetMGM SportsbookWith Smith neutralizing the Guardians bats at the plate, the length of his leash on the mound will drastically grow, allowing him to remain on the mound which will improve his probability of clearing the over on his Outs prop.If you want to diversify your risk, place a separate wager on the White Sox first five innings moneyline as well.Steven Kwan Under 0.5 Total Hit (+165) at BetMGM SportsbookSince the start of the playoffs, Steven Kwan has been abysmal at the plate, generating less than one Hit per game, a .154 Batting Average, and a .368 OPS in three games.With Smith aggressively painting the corners of the strike zone, Kwan will continue to struggle to make contact while trying to match his output and be held under the total on his Hits prop.Parker Messick Over 6.5 Strikeouts (+134) at FanDuel SportsbookEven though he is going to fall short in his efforts of winning the AL Cy Young award, Parker Messick was still able to put together a very productive 2026 campaign, entering the playoffs averaging an ERA of 2.56, a WHIP of 1.063, and a FIP of 3.07.Messick’s success this season can be attributed to his power and command of the ball, generating more than one Strikeout per Inning Pitched.Heading into Thursday night’s contest against the White Sox, expect Messick to consistently create Whiffs from the opening pitch by relentlessly attacking a lineup who ranks near the bottom of the board in Hit Rate and in Strikeout Rate.For some more exposure, escalator bet Messick’s Strikeout prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate overs at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.About the authorKody MalstromKody Malstrom is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with six years of experience covering a vast majority of sports. He covers football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC in written and video form.Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a Detroit sports fan who spends all of his Sundays in the fall rooting for the Detroit Lions and Saturdays watching as much College Football as possible. In the winter, he shifts his focus to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons while simultaneously rooting for his North Carolina Tar Heels.When he is not staring at betting markets, you can find Kody at the beach or snowboarding down a mountain, depending on the time of the year.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the sportsbooks offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 21+. T&Cs apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GamblerResponsible gambling Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedNational Council on Problem Gambling – https://www.ncpgambling.org/For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 1-800-522-4700 or go to ncpgambling.org/chat