New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions for Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Mets vs White Sox Game Information

The New York Mets continue a road trip up north Saturday night with a 7:10 PM matchup inside Rate Field in Chicago, IL, against the Chicago White Sox. New York is well below .500 coming into this matchup and is currently the worst team in the National League East. The Chicago White Sox are a few games above .500 heading into Saturday, currently holding the top spot in the American League Central. For other MLB news, see our MLB Picks.

Mets Preview

The New York Mets offense has been below average this season, with a .235 batting average and 531 runs on 1009 hits. New York has a .307 OBP and a .388 team slugging percentage. The New York pitching staff has compiled a 4.06 team ERA. Carson Benge leads the New York offense this season with a .272 batting average. Juan Soto has a .283 batting average and leads the team with 21 home runs. Bo Bichette has a .266 batting average and leads New York with 64 RBI's this season.

White Sox Preview

The Chicago White Sox offense has been shaky this season with a .238 batting average as Chicago has scored 605 runs on 1017 hits. Chicago has a .318 OBP and a .408 team slugging percentage. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.06 ERA this season. Chase Meidroth leads Chicago with a .273 batting average. Munetaka Murakami has a .227 batting average and leads the team with 29 home runs. Miguel Vargas has a .240 batting average and leads Chicago with 72 RBI's.

Mets vs White Sox Pitching Matchup

Christian Scott will start Saturday for the Mets. Scott is 4-3 this season with a 3.51 ERA across 84.2 innings. Luis Castillo will get the start for Chicago. Castillo is 4-9 with a 4.99 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP in 115.1 innings.

Mets vs White Sox Pick

New York has the stronger starting pitcher, but Chicago has been the better team throughout the season and remains in the AL Central race. The White Sox will generate enough offense against Scott before taking advantage of the New York bullpen for a home victory.

• Pick: Chicago White Sox -117
• Secondary:  Over 8
• Lean: Miguel Vargas Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction:  Chicago White Sox win 9-3.

Game Written Before completion of the game on Friday.

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