- Matchup: New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: New York Mets (-130), Chicago White Sox (+110)
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The New York Mets (58-70) are heading to Rate Field this Saturday to face off against the Chicago White Sox (66-61). The betting odds favor New York at -130, while Chicago is positioned at +110. The over/under for this matchup is set at 8 runs. Pitching duties will be handled by Christian Scott and Luis Castillo.
As a unit, the New York Mets are averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them at 23rd across the MLB. They have scored a total of 531 runs with an on-base percentage of .307. The Mets have collected 159 doubles and hit 155 home runs this season, accounting for 508 RBIs and 1,009 hits, while maintaining a batting average of .235. Their slugging percentage stands at .388, with a total of 1,087 strikeouts and 414 walks drawn.
The Mets have posted a team earned run average (ERA) of 4.06 this year (15th in the league), with a total of 1,153 strikeouts. Mets pitchers have allowed 138 home runs and 573 runs overall (18th in MLB). They’ve issued 455 walks and their Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) is 4.00. New York has yielded 1,025 hits (8.1 per 9 innings) along with 514 earned runs, resulting in a strikeout-to-walk (K/BB) ratio of 2.53 and a collective WHIP of 1.30.
The Mets have deployed 391 relief pitchers throughout the season. Their bullpen has inherited 166 base runners, with 28.3% crossing home plate. The relievers have garnered 54 holds, ranking 26th in the league, and have been called into action with runners on base 120 times, including 133 high-leverage situations. They have successfully converted 25 of 39 save opportunities, equating to a 64.1% save percentage in 95 save situations.
Defensively, the Mets have transformed 69.4% of balls in play into outs over 10,257 innings, placing them 22nd in professional baseball. They’ve recorded 3,419 putouts, 1,009 assists, and have made 82 errors. Their fielding percentage is .982, ranking them 27th among professional teams, with 80 double plays completed.
Christian Scott has pitched a total of 131 innings, registering 144 strikeouts throughout his career. He has an ERA of 3.91 (allowing 57 earned runs) and a career WHIP of 1.264. Scott has allowed 119 hits (8.2 hits per nine innings) while issuing 47 walks. His career record is 4-6 with a FIP of 3.85, facing 564 batters in major league competition.
The Chicago White Sox boast a team slugging percentage of .408, averaging 4.76 runs per game, placing them 7th in MLB. They’ve racked up 203 doubles, 440 walks, and scored 605 runs. The team hit 167 home runs, contributing to 578 RBIs. Despite being struck out 1,157 times (6th in the league), they have accumulated 1,016 hits. The White Sox also have an on-base percentage of .318 and a batting average of .238 this season.
As a team, the White Sox have a WHIP of 1.295 and a FIP of 4.20. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is impressive at 8.50 (1,074 strikeouts against 458 walks). They rank 9th in the league for total hitsallowed with 1,010. Their pitching staff has allowed 140 home runs and 4.44 runs per 9 innings (16th in MLB). The Chicago pitching staff has permitted a total of 560 runs this season, with a team ERA of 4.06 (512 earned runs).
Ranked 24th in baseball, their save percentage stands at 56.9%. This season, they have employed 429 relief pitchers. Their bullpen has entered 130 times in high-leverage situations and 142 times with runners on base. Within 112 save situations, the White Sox have gained 53 holds and suffered 25 blown saves. They have converted 33 saves in 58 save chances, with a 31.5% inherited score percentage from 203 inherited base runners.
Throughout 10,206 innings played, the White Sox maintain a defensive efficiency of 70.5% (11th in professional baseball). They have executed 87 double plays this season with a fielding percentage of .985 (19th in professional baseball). The White Sox have recorded 1,044 assists, 69 errors, and achieved 3,402 putouts during this season.
In his career, Luis Castillo has given up 1,223 hits while achieving 1,509 strikeouts over 1,425 innings. With an overall win-loss record of 85-84, he holds a 3.57 earned run average and allows 7.7 hits per 9 innings pitched. His career WHIP is 1.179 and he possesses a FIP of 3.5. With a K/BB ratio of 3.30, he has faced 5,889 batters in major league play.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago (+110)
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