White Sox vs. Cubs: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the White Sox vs. Cubs MLB game on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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White Sox
Bryan Hudson 3-4, 3.14 ERA
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Wrigley Field
Cubs
Kevin Gausman 6-11, 4.53 ERA
Wrigley Field
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
White Sox
0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 0
Cubs
2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 8 1
Live Probabilities
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  • White Sox
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  • Cubs
    100%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Alex Bregman singles to center field. Pete Crow-Armstrong to second. Carson Kelly scores.
Quick Box Score
White Sox Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 S. Antonacci LF3010021.3330.933
2 M. Murakami 1B4111112.2501.400
3 M. Vargas 3B4010000.2500.500
4 A. Benintendi DH4000002.0000.000
5 B. Montgomery RF4000001.0000.000
6 C. Montgomery SS4130000.7501.750
7 C. Meidroth 2B4110000.2500.500
8 T. Peters CF4021000.5001.250
9 J. Rogers C0000000.0000.000
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 P. Crow-Armstrong CF3111111.3331.933
2 S. Suzuki DH5000003.0000.000
3 A. Bregman 3B5022000.4000.800
4 M. Busch 1B3111111.3331.833
5 N. Hoerner SS4010000.2500.500
6 P. Ramirez 2B4010001.2500.500
7 I. Happ LF4010000.2500.500
8 C. Kelly C11100001.0003.000
9 M. Conforto RF3000011.0000.250

White Sox vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Tuesday

  • Teams: CHI White Sox White Sox vs. CHI Cubs Cubs
  • Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
  • Time: 8:05PM ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field

Current betting odds

  • Spread: White Sox (+1.5, -127), Cubs (-1.5, +122)
  • Moneyline: White Sox +163, Cubs -163
  • Total (Over/Under): 9.5 runs (+113/-110)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • White Sox: 37.7%
  • Cubs: 62.3%

Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the White Sox a win probability of 37.7%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 62.3%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Cubs are more likely to beat the White Sox in the MLB game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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