White Sox vs. Guardians prediction: Why Cleveland is favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [9/14/2026]
Dimers' simulation model projects a 56.0% win probability for the Guardians at Progressive Field.

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago whitesox will lock horns in MLB action at Progressive Field on Monday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Guardians will have Gavin Williams (13-7, 3.78 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the White Sox will counter with Sean Newcomb (2-4, 2.78 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Guardians as the most likely winner in this White Sox vs. Guardians prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
For more, dive into Gavin Williams' pitching projections.
White Sox vs. Guardians prediction and odds
Our leading predictive model gives the Guardians a 56.0% chance of defeating the White Sox. According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 62.3% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run over/under has a 55.0% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: White Sox +1.5 (-170) / Guardians -1.5 (+163)
- Moneyline: White Sox +138, Guardians -141
- Total: Over/Under 7 (+100/-118)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Guardians -1.5 @ 38¢ via Novig
- Moneyline: White Sox @ 42¢ via Novig
- Total: Over 7 @ +100 via bet365
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & first pitch details
Monday's MLB game between the Guardians and White Sox at Progressive Field is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict the Guardians, with a 56.0% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Monday's MLB matchup.
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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary MLB prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.




