Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs | August 18, 2026

Scheduled August 18, 2026 • Wrigley Field, Chicago

Chicago White Sox

65-59

Chicago Cubs

73-53

MLB PREVIEW • August 18, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Chicago White Sox (65-59) travels to play Chicago Cubs (73-53) at Wrigley Field, Chicago.

Chicago White Sox

Visiting Side

Record 65-59

Chicago Cubs

Home Side

Record 73-53

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

39%

Chicago White Sox

61%

Chicago Cubs

Projected Score CHI 4.3 - CHI 4.8

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Chicago White Sox has a stronger overall season performance.
Chicago Cubs has a stronger home record.
Chicago White Sox boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Chicago White Sox

STAT

Chicago Cubs

57.6% Win % 57.6%

72-53 Overall Record 72-53

36-26 Home Record 36-26

36-27 Away Record 36-27

5.16 Runs / G 4.54

.248 Team BA .242

.755 Team OPS .710

4.16 Team ERA 3.78

1.26 WHIP 1.25

4291 AB (At Bats) 5441

645 R (Runs) 736

1065 H (Hits) 1318

209 2B (Doubles) 253

20 3B (Triples) 29

159 HR (Home Runs) 170

607 RBI (Runs Batted In) 696

1791 TB (Total Bases) 2139

531 BB (Walks) 546

1075 SO (Strikeouts) 1362

94 SB (Stolen Bases) 143

.248 AVG .242

.337 OBP .317

.417 SLG .393

.755 OPS .710

629.5 RC (Runs Created) 706.8

.108 BB/PA .089

0.49 BB/K 0.40

3.98 P/PA 3.92

388 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 452

4926 PA (Plate Appearances) 6116

27.0 AB/HR 32.0

4.16 ERA 3.78

1.26 WHIP 1.25

1116.2 IP (Innings) 1432.1

1034 H (Hits Allowed) 1302

516 ER (Earned Runs) 602

189 HR (HR Allowed) 181

368 BB (Walks Allowed) 485

956 K (Strikeouts) 1348

7.7 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.5

72 W (Wins) 83

53 L (Losses) 79

29 SV (Saves) 38

0.990 FP (Fielding %) 0.000

46 E (Errors) 76

209 DP (Double Plays) 253

4563 TC (Total Chances) 0

3350 PO (Putouts) 4297

1167 A (Assists) 1349

36.4 RF (Range Factor) 35.5

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Chicago Cubs plays on familiar turf at Wrigley Field, Chicago.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Chicago White Sox Could Win

Chicago White Sox brings a Team ERA of 4.16 and Batting Average of .248 into the matchup.

Why Chicago Cubs Could Win

Chicago Cubs counters with a Team ERA of 3.78 and Batting Average of .242.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Chicago Cubs's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Wrigley Field, Chicago

Dome/Indoor • 74°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: CHC -171 | O/U: 8.5

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Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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Chicago White Sox (50.6%) Chicago Cubs (49.4%)

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