- Game: Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Odds/Point Spread: Chicago White Sox (+125), Chicago Cubs (-145)
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The Chicago White Sox (64-58) are gearing up for a matchup at Wrigley Field on Monday against their crosstown rivals, the Chicago Cubs (72-52). The betting lines show the White Sox at +125, while the Cubs start at -145. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with Luis Castillo and Shota Imanaga expected to take the mound.
As a collective unit, the Chicago White Sox are averaging 4.8 runs per game, positioning them 7th in the league. They have scored a total of 587 runs, boasting an on-base percentage of .318. The White Sox have notched 196 doubles and hit 161 home runs. They’ve recorded 560 runs batted in alongside 985 hits this season, maintaining a batting average of .240 and a slugging percentage of .411. They have been struck out 1,112 times, while drawing 414 walks.
The White Sox have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.35 and a pitch staff with a WHIP of 1.29. The pitching unit has allowed 134 home runs and 542 runs overall (14th in the league). Chicago’s pitchers have given up 971 hits (8.0 per 9 innings) and 496 earned runs, putting their team ERA at 4.10 this season (15th in MLB). They have amassed 1,033 strikeouts while walking 439 batters, resulting in a FIP of 4.19 this year.
The White Sox bullpen holds a save percentage of 57.4%, having entered 106 save opportunities. They have tallied 31 saves in 54 chances but have also experienced 23 blown saves. This season, bullpen pitchers have inherited 191 base runners, with 32.5% of them scoring. The White Sox have faced runners on base 132 times and made 123 appearances in high-pressure situations. This season, they have called upon 413 relief pitchers, recording 51 holds (25th in MLB).
With a total of 3,268 putouts and 1,000 assists against 66 errors this season, the Chicago White Sox possess a fielding percentage of .985, ranking 19th in the league, and have turned 85 double plays. They convert 70.5% of balls hit in play into outs over 9,804 innings, ranking them 11th in the sport.
Luis Castillo, holding a career win-loss record of 85-84, encompasses a FIP of 3.51 and has faced 5,865 batters throughout his MLB career. He has conceded 1,215 hits (7.7 hits per 9 innings) and issued 456 walks, with an ERA of 3.56 (562 ERs allowed) and a career WHIP of 1.176. He has pitched 1,421 innings, accumulating 1,508 strikeouts.
The Cubs have a slugging percentage of .417 and are averaging 5.17 runs per game (2nd in MLB). They have accumulated 208 doubles, drawn 526 walks, and scored 641 runs. Additionally, they have hit 157 home runs and recorded 603 RBIs. However, they have struck out 1,064 times (7th in baseball) and attained a total of 1,059 hits. This season, the Cubs boast an OBP of .338 and maintain a team batting average of .249.
Defensively, the Cubs’ pitching staff has allowed 534 runs, with a collective ERA of 4.10 (505 earned runs allowed). They have conceded 187 home runs while allowing 4.34 runs per 9 innings, ranking 10th in the league. The Cubs’ collective WHIP stands at 1.250, with a FIP of 4.68 this season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 7.70 (947 strikeouts against 363 walks), placing them 19th in total hits allowed with 1,021.
With 100 save opportunities, the Cubs’ bullpen has recorded 46 holds and 19 blown saves. In their 48 save chances, they have secured 29 saves. The bullpen has a score inherited rate of 30.2% for 169 inherited runners. Their relief pitchers have entered high-leverage situations 119 times, with runners on base 121 times. They are ranked 20th in MLB with a save rate of 60.4%, utilizing 396 relief pitchers this season.
In 9,969 innings on the field, the Cubs have achieved a defensive efficiency of 72.1%, placing them 2nd in MLB. The Cubs have turned 95 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .990, also ranking 2nd in professional baseball. They have accumulated 1,160 assists, 46 errors, and 3,323 putouts this season.
Shota Imanaga has allowed 388 hits during his MLB journey, tallying 421 strikeouts over 455 innings pitched. With a career record of 32-20, he has a 3.42 earned run average and allows 7.7 hits per 9 innings. He has given up 173 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.035 and a FIP of 3.4. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 5.07, facing 1,815 opposing batters throughout his career.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Chicago (+125)
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