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The Chicago White Sox (+140) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-170) on August 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 pm in Chicago, IL.

This season, the White Sox are 65-59 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 61-63 ATS.

White Sox vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

• White Sox starting pitcher: Davis Martin 9-6, 4.34 ERA
• Cubs starting pitcher: Kevin Gausman 6-11, 4.50 ERA

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

White Sox vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 54.2% 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 White Sox players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best White Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

• Chase Meidroth has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 9 games (+14.00 Units / 156% ROI)
• Munetaka Murakami has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+13.25 Units / 40% ROI)
• Sam Antonacci has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 20 away games (+12.70 Units / 56% ROI)
• Munetaka Murakami has hit the Singles Under in his last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 49% ROI)
• Miguel Vargas has hit the Walks Over in 6 of his last 7 away games (+9.30 Units / 133% ROI)

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

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Nico Hoerner has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 10 games at home (+20.00 Units / 200% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+13.40 Units / 74% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+12.65 Units / 45% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+12.45 Units / 26% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Runs Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+12.35 Units / 44% ROI)

White Sox Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 26 of their last 40 away games (+10.30 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 19 away games (+8.10 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 away games (+8.00 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 40 away games (+6.60 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 15 of their last 23 away games (+5.90 Units / 22% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 32 of their last 50 games (+21.00 Units / 36% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 50 games (+11.65 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+8.35 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games (+8.10 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games (+7.05 Units / 13% ROI)

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the White Sox are 71-50 against the Run Line (+7.15 Units / 4.04% ROI).

• 65-59 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.05 Units / 9.78% ROI
• 71-51 when betting on the total runs Over for +15.1 Units / 11.12% ROI
• 51-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -27.55 Units / -20.11% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 61-63 against the Run Line (+1.55 Units / 1.05% ROI).

• 73-53 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.35 Units / 3.15% ROI
• 68-56 when betting on the total runs Over for +7 Units / 5.04% ROI
• 56-68 when betting on the total runs Under for -18.3 Units / -13.2% ROI

Cubs vs White Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

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White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The White Sox were just 4-40 (.091) when their opponents score in the first inning in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .359.

The White Sox were just 3-58 (.049) when allowing 10 or more hits in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .250.

The White Sox were just 41-121 (.253) in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The White Sox were just 33-23 (.589) when leading entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .856.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Cubs are 5-3 (.625) after a win this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

The Cubs are 5-3 (.625) after a win since the 2025 season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

The Cubs were 48-6 (.889) when they had 10 or more hits in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .743.

The Cubs were 40-9 (.816) when they scored in the first inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .636.

White Sox Hitting Stats & Trends

White Sox hitters have 61 extra-base hits out of 125 total hits (49%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

White Sox hitters are slugging .623 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd best in MLB.

White Sox hitters have grounded into 57 double plays in 884 opportunities (6%) this season — best in MLB.

The White Sox have a winning percentage of 61% at home this season — 4th best in MLB.

Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends

The Cubs are batting .269 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .356 (1,337 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .803 (1,337 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .349 (2,458 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB.

White Sox Pitching Stats & Trends

The White Sox have won 53% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th highest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have an ERA of 4.88 (542.1 IP) on the road this season — 5th highest in MLB.

The White Sox pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games on the road this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .208 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have won 37% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .220 against Cubs pitchers this season — best in MLB.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Cubs have still managed to win 39% of the time this season — highest in MLB.

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