Aug 21, 2026
Giants vs. Red Sox prediction: Boston favored to win Friday's MLB matchup [8/21/2026]
Read Article Mets vs. White Sox prediction: Why White Sox are favored to win Friday's MLB matchup [8/21/2026]
Updated: | First published:
Add Dimers on Google 
Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox predictions for MLB Friday.
The Chicago White Sox and New York Mets are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Rate Field on Friday, starting at 7:40 PM ET.
Sean Burke (7-6, 3.15 ERA) will be on the bump for the White Sox, pitting him against Sean Manaea (4-5, 4.22 ERA) for the Mets.
Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the White Sox a slight edge with a 51.4% win probability over the Mets.
This article offers a complete Mets vs. White Sox prediction, including best bets and picks.
Mets vs. White Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB game between the Mets and White Sox, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the White Sox a 51.4% chance of defeating the Mets.
According to our model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 65.0% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 58.7% chance of going over.
Mets vs. White Sox odds [8/21/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Mets +1.5 (-156) / White Sox -1.5 (+155)
- Moneyline: Mets +135, White Sox -135
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mets vs. White Sox picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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: Mets +1.5 @ -156 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Mets @ +135 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 7.5 @ -115 via DraftKings
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Mets to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mets vs. White Sox game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the White Sox and Mets at Rate Field is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Rate Field
Conclusion
We predict the White Sox, with a 51.4% win probability, will likely beat the Mets in Friday's MLB matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Continue reading with Dimers Pro
Join now to unlock this article and get full access to our predictions and betting tools. Cancel anytime.
EARLY BIRD PRICE
6 months of Dimers Pro
Full football season covered
NFL + College Football
One payment. Renews in 6 months.
Your Pro access is locked in for 6 months. Cancel or pause anytime.
Access to every sport, all season long.
Everything in Dimers Pro - not just football
Already a Pro member? Log in
New here? See everything Pro includes
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
Advertiser disclosure
