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Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs

2026-08-18 · Wrigley Field

Mongoose Bets' Monte Carlo model (2,500 simulations) for Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on 2026-08-18. Predicted final score: Chicago White Sox 5.38, Chicago Cubs 5.26. Model win probability: Chicago Cubs 49%, Chicago White Sox 51%. Projected total runs: 10.64.

Chicago White Sox
5.4
Predicted runs
51% to win
Chicago Cubs
5.3
Predicted runs
49% to win
Projected total: 10.6 runs

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