MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox (August 19, 2026)
The Chicago White Sox (65-60) face the Chicago Cubs (74-53) at Wrigley Field on Wednesday at 2:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Clay Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while the White Sox's probable pitcher remains unclear.
- The White Sox have a 71-52-2 O/U record this season (meaning 71 games have gone over the total runs line, 52 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 67-57-3 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 4.5 runs per game this season (17th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (13th).
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 .239 (ranking 22nd in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .249 (9th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 164 (T6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the White Sox have managed 167 (T4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the White Sox have recorded 575 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 617 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.15 this season (17th in the Majors), while The White Sox have an ERA of 4.11 (15th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the White Sox have recorded 1053 this season, ranking 16th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 25th for total strikeouts, recording 977.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .245 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the White Sox's opponents are at .239 (12th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 32-34-59 | 16-15-30 | 16-19-29 | 7-4-19 | 25-30-40 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Cubs | 29-26-72 | 19-14-31 | 10-12-41 | 26-15-47 | 3-11-25 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
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 | 47-42-36 | 24-18-19 | 23-24-17 | 11-5-14 | 36-37-22 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Cubs | 47-42-38 | 30-19-15 | 17-23-23 | 40-25-23 | 7-17-15 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 55-70 in White Sox games this season. The Cubs have a 69-58 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded an upset 4-3 victory over the White Sox at Wrigley Field yesterday. Pete Crow-Armstrong went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Cubs have now won eight straight at Wrigley Field against the White Sox.
