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Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs predictions, May 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Chicago White Sox prepare to host the Chicago Cubs on May 17, 2026, the stage is set for an exciting matchup in this historic intracity rivalry. Both teams have shown contrasting forms recently, with the White Sox winning four of their last five matches, highlighting their current resilience and tactical prowess. This upward trend suggests they have found a rhythm on both offense and defense, making them a formidable opponent at home.

Conversely, the Cubs have only secured two victories in their last five outings, indicating potential struggles either at the plate or on the mound. The disparity in recent performances has established the White Sox as slight favorites in the eyes of bookmakers, with odds set at 2.23 for a home win compared to 1.67 for an away victory.

Our predictive model assigns a 44.8% probability to the White Sox securing a win, while the Cubs are given a broader 55.2% chance of taking the spoils, reflective of their overall season form. The predicted final score of 3-5 underscores the potential for a high-scoring contest. As always, outcomes can be unpredictable in baseball, making this a contest to watch closely.

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Chi White Sox
43.3%		 Chi Cubs
56.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:5

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.24 1.73
2.24 1.74
2.2 1.67

Latest Results

15.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Chicago Cubs – 5:10
14.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Kansas City Royals – 6:2
13.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Kansas City Royals – 6:5
12.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Kansas City Royals – 6:5
10.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Seattle Mariners – 2:1		 15.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Chicago Cubs – 5:10
14.05.26 Atlanta Braves – Chicago Cubs – 0:2
13.05.26 Atlanta Braves – Chicago Cubs – 4:1
12.05.26 Atlanta Braves – Chicago Cubs – 5:2
10.05.26 Texas Rangers – Chicago Cubs – 3:0

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 5 and 2).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chi White Sox won 3.
  • Chi White Sox is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Chi Cubs has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Recently, Chi White Sox has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, Chi Cubs has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chi White Sox won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 14 matches, and goals 82:111. (average 4.1:5.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chi White Sox won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 36:40. (average 4:4.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.05.26 Chicago White Sox – Chicago Cubs – 5:10
    13.03.26 Chicago White Sox – Chicago Cubs – 4:2
    01.03.26 Chicago Cubs – Chicago White Sox – 1:5
    20.02.26 Chicago Cubs – Chicago White Sox – 1:8
    27.07.25 Chicago White Sox – Chicago Cubs – 4:5

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 44 29 15 201:179 0.659
    2 New York Yankees 45 28 17 228:156 0.622
    3 Cleveland Guardians 47 25 22 200:194 0.532
    4 Athletics 44 23 21 195:197 0.523
    5 Chicago White Sox 44 22 22 194:207 0.500
    6 Seattle Mariners 46 22 24 191:177 0.478
    7 Texas Rangers 45 21 24 163:168 0.467
    8 Toronto Blue Jays 45 20 25 184:198 0.444
    9 Baltimore Orioles 46 20 26 198:246 0.435
    10 Detroit Tigers 46 20 26 187:197 0.435
    11 Minnesota Twins 46 20 26 214:221 0.435
    12 Boston Red Sox 45 19 26 166:179 0.422
    13 Kansas City Royals 46 19 27 187:210 0.413
    14 Houston Astros 47 19 28 212:255 0.404
    15 Los Angeles Angels 45 16 29 183:221 0.356

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 46 31 15 242:151 0.674
    2 Chicago Cubs 45 29 16 230:182 0.644
    3 Milwaukee Brewers 43 26 17 214:152 0.605
    4 Los Angeles Dodgers 45 27 18 223:151 0.600
    5 St.Louis Cardinals 45 27 18 208:203 0.600
    6 San Diego Padres 44 26 18 180:181 0.591
    7 Cincinnati Reds 46 24 22 201:229 0.522
    8 Pittsburgh Pirates 46 24 22 229:205 0.522
    9 Washington Nationals 46 23 23 252:261 0.500
    10 Philadelphia Phillies 46 23 23 193:216 0.500
    11 Arizona Diamondbacks 44 21 23 190:209 0.477
    12 Miami Marlins 46 21 25 198:208 0.457
    13 New York Mets 44 18 26 163:183 0.409
    14 San Francisco Giants 45 18 27 149:197 0.400
    15 Colorado Rockies 46 18 28 193:235 0.391

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