MLB Prop Bets: Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs (May 17, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (29-17) face the Chicago White Sox (23-22) at Rate Field on Sunday at 2:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Colin Rea is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Erick Fedde is the probable pitcher for the White Sox. The Cubs are favored to win at -143, while the White Sox are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Cubs (+112) have a 22-24 Run Line record this season, while the White Sox (-135) hold a record of 24-21.
- The Cubs have a 25-19-2 O/U record this season (meaning 25 games have gone over the total runs line, 19 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The White Sox have a 26-19-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the White Sox are averaging 4.5 (12th).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (11th in the league), while the White Sox are allowing an average of 4.7 runs (21st).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Cubs are at .247 (ranking 8th in the Major leagues), while the White Sox are batting .234 (21st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the White Sox have hit 64 (T2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 55 (T8th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 215 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the White Sox have recorded 192 RBIs to rank T12th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The White Sox have an earned run average of 4.32 this season (21st in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.90 (12th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 373 this season, ranking 19th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the White Sox rank 21st for total strikeouts, recording 360.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .242 against the White Sox this season (19th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .230 (9th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 8-8-30 | 5-3-15 | 3-5-15 | 7-4-20 | 1-4-10 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| White Sox | 14-9-22 | 7-5-11 | 7-4-11 | 0-1-5 | 14-8-17 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 21-13-12 | 13-5-5 | 8-8-7 | 16-7-8 | 5-6-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| White Sox | 21-13-11 | 11-6-6 | 10-7-5 | 0-3-3 | 21-10-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 30-16 in Cubs games this season. The White Sox have a 21-24 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The White Sox recorded an 8-3 victory over the Cubs at Rate Field yesterday. Munetaka Murakami was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 3 RBIs. That result snapped the Cubs' three-game winning streak against the White Sox.
