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Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs — Prediction & Pitchers

Wed, Aug 19, 2:20 PM ET · Wrigley Field

Chicago White Sox
65-60
VS2:20 PM ET
Chicago Cubs
74-53

CHC 59% on the money line; model leans UNDER 8.5.

⚾ Starting Pitchers

Sean Newcomb
CWS
Sean Newcomb
ERA —
Clay Holmes
CHC
Clay Holmes
ERA —

📊 Model Read vs Market

CWS to win50%mkt 42%
CHC to win50%mkt 59%
Total (model)8.5 Rline 8.5

Biggest edge: CWS ML — model 50% vs market 42% (+850pts).

💣 Home Run Watch

  • Munetaka Murakami CWS14.2% to go yard (29 HR)
  • Miguel Vargas CWS13% to go yard (28 HR)
  • Colson Montgomery CWS12.8% to go yard (26 HR)
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong CHC12.8% to go yard (31 HR)

🌤️ Ballpark & Weather

Wrigley Field · park factor 100 (#12) · Patchy light drizzle, 72°F, wind 10 mph — Rain risk — could delay; wet ball

🩹 Injury Report

CWS
  • Kyle Teel 10-Day-IL Sprain
  • Davis Martin 15-Day-IL Finger
  • Drew Thorpe 60-Day-IL Surgery
  • Joey Bart 10-Day-IL Fracture
  • Chris Murphy 15-Day-IL Strain
CHC
  • Kevin Gausman Day-To-Day Cramps
  • Daniel Palencia 60-Day-IL Strain
  • Matt Shaw 10-Day-IL Sprain
  • Dansby Swanson 10-Day-IL Strain
  • Edward Cabrera 15-Day-IL Abrasion

📈 Recent Form

CWS 0-0 last 0
CHC 0-0 last 0

🎯 The Cobia Pick

Our read: CHC 50% to win, best value on CWS ML. See the live smart-money board, conviction, and the exact market at cobiapicks.com.

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FAQ

Who is pitching in Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs?

Sean Newcomb (— ERA) starts for CWS; Clay Holmes (— ERA) starts for CHC.

What is the prediction for Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs?

Our model favors CHC at 50% to win, with a projected 8.5 total runs.

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