MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox (August 17, 2026)
The Chicago White Sox (64-58) face the Chicago Cubs (72-52) at Wrigley Field on Monday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Luis Castillo is the probable pitcher for the White Sox, while Shota Imanaga is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -175, while the White Sox are at +144.
- The White Sox have a 69-51-2 O/U record this season (meaning 69 games have gone over the total runs line, 51 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 65-56-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The White Sox are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 5.2 (2nd).
- In the field, the White Sox are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (18th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (12th).
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 White Sox are at .240 (ranking 20th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .249 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 157 (8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the White Sox have managed 161 (5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the White Sox have recorded 560 RBIs to rank T7th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 603 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.10 this season (16th in the Majors), while The White Sox have an ERA of 4.10 (14th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the White Sox have recorded 1033 this season, ranking 17th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 25th for total strikeouts, recording 947.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .244 against the Cubs this season (16th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the White Sox's opponents are at .238 (10th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 32-32-58 | 16-15-30 | 16-17-28 | 7-4-19 | 25-28-39 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Cubs | 27-25-72 | 17-13-31 | 10-12-41 | 24-14-47 | 3-11-25 | 0-0-0 | 1-5-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 47-40-35 | 24-18-19 | 23-22-16 | 11-5-14 | 36-35-21 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Cubs | 46-41-37 | 29-18-14 | 17-23-23 | 39-24-22 | 7-17-15 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 54-68 in White Sox games this season. The Cubs have a 69-55 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The White Sox recorded a 9-8 extra innings victory over the Cubs at Rate Field when these teams last met on May 17. Edgar Quero dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 3 RBIs.
