Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions for Sunday, May 17, 2026
Use Code PPWC
Cubs vs White Sox Game Information
The Chicago Cubs continue a short road trip Sunday with a 2:10 PM matchup inside Rate Field in Chicago, IL against the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago Cubs have 29 wins and 17 losses coming into Sunday, having lost 3 of the last 5 following a 5-run loss on Saturday to end a 2-game winning streak. The White Sox stay home Sunday with 23 wins and 22 losses this season, having won 4 of the last 5 overall. Keep up with our MLB Picks.
Cubs Preview
The Chicago Cubs offense has carried the team this season, posting a .247 batting average and scoring 230 runs on 377 hits. Chicago has a .343 OBP and a .404 team slugging percentage. Chicago's pitching has been up and down, with a 3.80 team ERA, as the team has allowed 17 runs across its last 3 losses. Nico Hoerner leads the Chicago Cubs offense with a .262 batting average and 29 RBI's. Ian Happ has a .235 batting average and leads the team with 10 home runs.
White Sox Preview
Offensively, the White Sox have been below average this season, with a .234 batting average, as they have scored 194 runs on 337 hits. Chicago has a .324 OBP and a .401 team slugging percentage. Chicago's pitching has been shaky, with a 4.35 team ERA, but they have allowed 15 runs over their last 4 wins. Chase Meidroth leads the Chicago offense with a .270 batting average. Munetaka Murakami has a .236 batting average and leads Chicago, with 17 home runs and 32 RBIs.
Cubs vs White Sox Pitching Matchup
Colin Rea will be on the mound Sunday for the Chicago Cubs. This season, Rea has been bad with a 4-2 record and a 4.68 ERA across 42.1 innings of work. Erick Fedde will be on the mound on Sunday for the White Sox, looking to turn his year around. This season, Fedde is 0-4 with a 3.77 ERA across 43 innings of action.
Sign Up Get $30 Premium Picks Credit + Exclusive Offers
Subscribe Now
Cubs vs White Sox Sox Pick
The Chicago Cubs are a much better team in this matchup despite the loss on Saturday. Look for the Cubs to bounce back Sunday in the matchup against their crosstown rival. Look for the Cubs to do the job as they use their edge on both sides of the plate to get the victory. Take the Cubs to wrap this series with a victory Sunday on the road.
- Pick: Chicago Cubs -143
- Secondary: Over 8
- Lean: Nico Hoerner Over 1.5 Bases
Final Score Prediction: Chicago Cubs win 7-4.
Never Tried Picks and Parlays? Now Is Your Chance
- Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code BUCK
- If the pick loses, we credit your account with 3 Flex Picks
- If the pick wins, we still give you 1 Flex Pick on the house
- Win or lose, you walk away ahead. One dollar. No catch.
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
New DraftKings Customers: Spend $5+ Get $200 in Bonuses Instantly!
