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The Chicago Cubs (-155) visit Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (+125) on May 15, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 pm in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Cubs are 28-16 against the spread (ATS), while the White Sox are 24-18 ATS.

Cubs vs White Sox Starting Pitchers Today:

• Cubs starting pitcher: Edward Cabrera 3-1, 3.95 ERA
• White Sox starting pitcher: Sean Burke 2-3, 3.69 ERA

Cubs vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cubs vs White Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Friday‘s MLB game with 57.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

• Ian Happ has hit the Walks Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+15.05 Units / 55% ROI)
• Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 away games (+12.35 Units / 32% ROI)
• Alex Bregman has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+11.30 Units / 20% ROI)
• Moises Ballesteros has hit the Hits Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+10.75 Units / 85% ROI)
• Nico Hoerner has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 away games (+10.35 Units / 47% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best White Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Drew Romo has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games (+23.00 Units / 256% ROI)
• Chase Meidroth has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 25 games (+19.90 Units / 41% ROI)
• Chase Meidroth has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+17.00 Units / 68% ROI)
• Chase Meidroth has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+15.20 Units / 43% ROI)
• Chase Meidroth has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+13.65 Units / 50% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+14.75 Units / 38% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.20 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 89% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.25 Units / 84% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 games (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)

White Sox Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago White Sox have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+9.95 Units / 39% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 17 of their last 24 games (+9.95 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 24 games (+9.35 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 27 of their last 45 games at home (+5.05 Units / 9% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 games at home (+4.40 Units / 9% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 20-24 against the Run Line (-4.55 Units / -8.72% ROI).

• 28-16 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 13.84% ROI
• 24-19 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.5 Units / 7.25% ROI
• 19-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.35 Units / -15.11% ROI

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the White Sox are 24-18 against the Run Line (-1 Units / -1.6% ROI).

• 22-21 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 12.25% ROI
• 24-19 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.25 Units / 6.91% ROI
• 19-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.55 Units / -15.86% ROI

White Sox vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

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White Sox vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Cubs are 22-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .895.

The Cubs are 7-0 (1.000) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .624.

The Cubs are 22-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .865.

The Cubs are 4-14 (.222) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .105.

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The White Sox are just 3-10 (.231) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Cubs (third in runs scored).

The White Sox are just 62-18 (.775) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .873.

The White Sox are just 17-43 (.283) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2025 season Today, they face the Cubs (third in runs scored).

The White Sox are just 74-7 (.914) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .955.

Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends

The Cubs are batting .262 against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in 514 of their 1,725 plate appearances (30%) this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .375 (390 PA’s) when leading off an inning this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .555 (885 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.

White Sox Hitting Stats & Trends

White Sox hitters are slugging .438 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

White Sox hitters are slugging .667 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd best in MLB.

White Sox hitters have struck out in 24% of their PA’s this season — 4th highest in MLB.

White Sox hitters are slugging .408 on the road this season — 5th best in MLB.

Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .190 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have walked 8% of batters this season — 4th best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 30 double plays in 281 opportunities (11%) this season — 5th best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have an ERA of 3.04 (213.0 IP) at home this season — 5th best in MLB.

White Sox Pitching Stats & Trends

White Sox pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against White Sox pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have allowed 38 stolen bases this season — tied for 4th most in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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