Cubs vs. White Sox Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Cubs vs. White Sox MLB game on May 17, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Cubs
Colin Rea 4-2, 4.68 ERA
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9
May 17, 2:10 PM ET Rate Field
White Sox
Erick Fedde 0-4, 3.77 ERA
May 17, 2:10 PM ET Rate Field
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RHE
Cubs
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 8 9 1
White Sox
1 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 2 9 12 1
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Cubs
    0%
  • White Sox
    100%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Edgar Quero homers to center field. Chase Meidroth scores.
Quick Box Score
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 N. Hoerner 2B4110020.2500.750
2 M. Busch 1B4112111.2501.500
3 A. Bregman 3B5222010.4000.900
4 I. Happ LF5000002.0000.167
5 S. Suzuki RF6110002.1670.334
6 M. Conforto DH4123110.5001.850
7 M. Amaya C1000000.0000.000
8 P. Crow-Armstrong CF3000000.0000.400
9 D. Swanson SS3210011.3330.833
White Sox Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 L. Acuña CF1000000.0000.000
2 M. Murakami 1B5110001.2000.600
3 M. Vargas 3B4112001.2500.900
4 C. Montgomery SS4110002.2500.650
5 C. Meidroth 2B5100001.0000.000
6 A. Benintendi DH31310101.0002.333
7 E. Quero C5233102.6001.800
8 T. Peters LF3213110.3331.833
9 D. Hill RF4000001.0000.000

Cubs vs. White Sox: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Cubs vs. White Sox
  • Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Rate Field

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Cubs favored at -1.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Cubs -120, White Sox +120

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Cubs: 55%
  • White Sox: 45%

Dimers' predictive 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 Cubs a win probability of 55%, while the White Sox have a win probability of 45%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

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

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