Cubs vs White Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2025
Last updated: May 17, 2025, 6:21PM | Published: May 16, 2025, 6:29PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Chicago White Sox in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will send Matthew Boyd (3-2, 2.78 ERA) to the mound, while the White Sox will counter with Sean Burke (2-4, 4.15 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs White Sox game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Cubs vs White Sox MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 70% chance of beating the White Sox at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs White Sox: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.33, White Sox $3.40
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($1.67), White Sox +1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 10 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.33 and the White Sox at $3.40.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the White Sox, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the underdog White Sox (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 10-run over/under is expected to stay under 59% of the time.
Cubs vs White Sox: Best Bets
- Head to Head: White Sox at $3.40 with TAB
- Line: White Sox +1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 10 at $1.91 with TAB
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These Cubs vs White Sox predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the White Sox to win is our recommended option due to the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of White Sox +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs White Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs White Sox game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs White Sox match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs White Sox: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 4:20am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Sunday 18 May 2025
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs White Sox predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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