In this article, we will formulate a White Sox vs Cubs Prediction for this MLB matchup on Wednesday, August 19th in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Preview
The Chicago Cubs have a 74-53 record this season and are sitting in 2nd place in the NL Central. They have a 38-26 home record and are coming off a 4-3 home win against the White Sox. They will face the Mariners and the Diamondbacks next.
The Chicago Cubs have a .249 batting average this season, a .338 OBP, and a .419 slugging percentage. The Cubs’ pitching staff has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the Cubs with a .282 batting average, while leading the team in RBI with 79 and adding a team-high 31 home runs.
Clay Holmes (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, and he has a 5-5 record, a 2.56 ERA, and a 1.07 WHIP.
Chicago White Sox Preview
The Chicago White Sox have a 65-60 record this season and are sitting in 1st place in the AL Central. They have a 28-36 road record and are coming off a 3-4 road loss against the Cubs. They will face the Mets and the Rangers next.
The Chicago White Sox have a .239 batting average this season, a .319 OBP, and a .411 slugging percentage. The White Sox’ pitching staff has a 4.11 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Chase Meidroth leads the White Sox with a .275 batting average. Miguel Vargas leads the team in RBI with 72, while Munetaka Murakami adds a team-high 29 home runs.
Sean Newcomb (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the White Sox, and he has a 1-3 record, a 2.51 ERA, and a 1.10 WHIP.
The Chicago White Sox @ the Chicago Cubs Betting Trends: August 19, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Clay Holmes Record this season: 5-5 ERA: 2.56
- Home Record: 2-2
- Last 5 against White Sox: 0-0
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The White Sox have lost each of their last 11 road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have won each of their last eight home games against the White Sox.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in six of their last seven day games against American League opponents.
- The Cubs have won the first inning in seven of their last eight home games against AL Central opponents.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against National League opponents.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Sean Newcomb Record this season: 1-3 ERA: 2.51
- Road Record: 0-2
- Last 5 against Cubs: 0-0
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Cubs have lost seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have won three of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as home favorites following a win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 road games following a loss.
- The Cubs have lost the first inning in three of their last four day games at Wrigley Field.
- The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three day games at Wrigley Field against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last five day games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the last six games between the White Sox and Cubs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last 14 games against AL Central opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the White Sox’s last eight games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit at least one home run in four of the Cubs’ last five games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Clay Holmes has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances in day games.
- Nico Hoerner has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 13 games against the White Sox.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.555) this season.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Munetaka Murakami has hit a home run in four of the White Sox’s last five road games against NL Central opponents.
- Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last 14 road games against NL opponents.
- Munetaka Murakami ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.545) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (541).
- The White Sox rank T4th in the league for home runs this season (167).
- The White Sox rank 25th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1142).
White Sox vs Cubs Prediction
The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the White Sox and have won all of their last four meetings at home.
In this White Sox vs Cubs Prediction, the Cubs are coming as -140 home favorites. I like the Cubs in this one, as the White Sox are going for a bullpen game and Clay Holmes is coming off a shutout start. The Cubs have won both games in this series and they have been excellent against lefties lately, averaging 7.8 runs per game against southpaws in their last 10. Take the Cubs to win this one.