White Sox vs. Cubs: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the White Sox vs. Cubs MLB game on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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White Sox
Sean Newcomb 1-3, 2.52 ERA
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Wrigley Field
Cubs
Clay Holmes 5-5, 2.56 ERA
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White Sox
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 9 0
Cubs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • White Sox
    100%
  • Cubs
    0%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Alex Bregman called out on strikes.
Quick Box Score
White Sox Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 B. Doyle CF0000000.0000.000
2 M. Murakami 1B5000000.0000.000
3 M. Vargas 3B3220010.6671.800
4 R. Grichuk DH2110000.5001.500
5 B. Montgomery RF4022000.5001.250
6 C. Montgomery SS4010002.2500.500
7 C. Meidroth 2B4010001.2500.500
8 T. Peters LF3000010.0000.250
9 J. Rogers C4010001.2500.500
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 P. Crow-Armstrong DH4000001.0000.000
2 S. Suzuki RF2000021.0000.500
3 A. Bregman 3B4000001.0000.000
4 M. Busch 1B3000001.0000.000
5 N. Hoerner SS3000001.0000.000
6 P. Ramirez 2B2000011.0000.333
7 C. Kelly C3000001.0000.000
8 I. Happ LF3000002.0000.000
9 M. Conforto PH1000001.0000.000

White Sox vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Wednesday

  • Teams: CHI White Sox White Sox vs. CHI Cubs Cubs
  • Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • Time: 2:20PM ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field

Current betting odds

  • Spread: White Sox (+1.5, -163), Cubs (-1.5, +156)
  • Moneyline: White Sox +135, Cubs -133
  • Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (-108/+102)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • White Sox: 41.3%
  • Cubs: 58.7%

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 41.3%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 58.7%.

Summary

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

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