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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Chicago White Sox will take on the New York Mets, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Rate Field on Sunday, starting at 2:10 PM ET.
The White Sox will send Sean Newcomb (1-3, 2.44 ERA) to the mound, while the Mets will counter with Nolan McLean (9-8, 3.34 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Mets a slight edge with a 52.2% win probability over the White Sox.
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 innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Mets and White Sox, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Mets a 52.2% chance of beating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 60.4% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 52.2% chance of going over.
Mets vs. White Sox odds [8/23/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Mets -1.5 (+163) / White Sox +1.5 (-167)
- Moneyline: Mets +104, White Sox -102
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 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: Mets -1.5 @ +163 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Mets @ +104 via Polymarket
- Total: Over 8.5 @ +113 via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
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
Sunday's MLB action between the White Sox and Mets at Rate Field is scheduled to start at 2:10 PM ET.
- Who: New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox
- Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Time: 2:10 PM ET/11:10AM PT
- Venue: Rate Field
Conclusion
We predict the Mets, with a 52.2% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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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.
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