MLB MLB picks · Aug 18, 2026 · 7:05 PM
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Chicago White Sox

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Model Picks

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Model
Pick
Result
Nova
Over 8.5
LOSS
Helix
Over 9.0
LOSS
Cipher
Over 8.5
LOSS
Atom
Over 8.5
LOSS
Pulsar
Over 8.5
LOSS
Arcadia
Over 8.5
LOSS
Ion
Under 8.5
WIN
Lumina
Over 8.5
LOSS
Oxy
Over 8.5
LOSS
Zephyr
Over 8.5
LOSS
Beacon
Over 9.0
LOSS
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Team Leaders

Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs
Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman
Batting Average
2-5, 2 RBI
AVG
Michael Busch
Michael Busch
Home Runs
1-3, HR, RBI, R, BB, K
HR
Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman
Runs Batted In
2-5, 2 RBI
RBI
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Pete Crow-Armstrong
MLB Rating
1-3, HR, RBI, R, 2 BB, K
RAT
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Pete Crow-Armstrong
MLB Rating
1-3, HR, RBI, R, 2 BB, K
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Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox
Colson Montgomery
Colson Montgomery
Batting Average
3-4, 2B, R
AVG
Munetaka Murakami
Munetaka Murakami
Home Runs
1-4, HR, RBI, R, BB, 2 K
HR
Munetaka Murakami
Munetaka Murakami
Runs Batted In
1-4, HR, RBI, R, BB, 2 K
RBI
Colson Montgomery
Colson Montgomery
MLB Rating
3-4, 2B, R
RAT
Colson Montgomery
Colson Montgomery
MLB Rating
3-4, 2B, R
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Pete Crow-Armstrong o0.5 Total RBIs (+163) Projection 0.67

Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to hit 1st in the batting order with the leading projection system estimating his home run ability in the 94th percentile, while Wrigley Field's 10th-highest altitude and the day's 78% humidity may enhance offensive performance.

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Alex Bregman o0.5 Total RBIs (+169) Projection 0.64

Alex Bregman is projected in the 87th percentile for offensive skill, batting 4th in a game at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude, while the matchup features 78% humidity and Bregman pulls 36.4% of his flyballs toward the MLB's 7th-shallowest left field fences.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases (+112) Projection 1.98

Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected in the 94th percentile for home run ability, batting 1st in a game at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude, and is expected to have 78% humidity, potentially favoring offensive performance against pitcher Erick Fedde.

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Alex Bregman o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-111) Projection 2.14

Alex Bregman is projected in the 87th percentile for overall offensive skill, batting 4th in the lineup at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude, potentially enhancing his performance against MLB's 7th-shallowest left field fences.

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Colson Montgomery o0.5 Total RBIs (+182) Projection 0.56

Colson Montgomery is ranked as the 18th-best home run hitter by THE BAT X projection system, benefits from the high altitude of Wrigley Field, has improved his launch angle from 18° to 23.7° this season, and has a recent average launch angle of 27.3° over the past 14 days.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong o0.5 Total RBIs (+178) Projection 0.67

Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to hit 1st in the batting order, with a home run ability in the 94th percentile according to THE BAT X, in a game at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude and is forecasted to have 78% humidity, favorable for offense, while facing pitcher Erick Fedde.

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Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+178) Projection 0.72

Michael Busch is projected to bat 3rd today with high offensive ability, facing favorable conditions including high humidity and home field advantage.

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Ian Happ o0.5 Total RBIs (+182) Projection 0.61

Ian Happ, ranked in the 89th percentile for overall offensive ability, is batting 5th today at Wrigley Field, which is among the highest elevation stadiums, with the game expected to have 78% humidity, potentially boosting offensive performance as he faces Erick Fedde while batting from his stronger side.

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Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total RBIs (+163) Projection 0.64

Munetaka Murakami is projected as the 2nd-best home run hitter in the majors, batting 2nd in the lineup, in a game expected to have 78% humidity, which correlates with increased offense, and he has a recent increase in exit velocity on flyballs.

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Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (+113) Projection 1.81

Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile for offensive skill according to THE BAT X projections, is projected to bat 2nd today, will play at the 7th-shallowest LF dimensions at Wrigley Field, and the game is expected to have 78% humidity, which is positively correlated with increased offense.

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Michael Busch o1.5 Total Bases (+125) Projection 1.69

Michael Busch, projected in the 91st percentile for offensive ability, is set to bat 3rd today in a game with 78% humidity, which typically enhances offense, and he has a favorable matchup against pitcher Erick Fedde while benefiting from home field advantage.

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Drew Romo o0.5 Total RBIs (+317) Projection 0.34

Wrigley Field ranks 10th in altitude among stadiums, is forecasted for 78% humidity, which correlates with increased offense, and Drew Romo has a .223 wOBA against a projected .261 talent level.

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Miguel Vargas o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+100) Projection 2.25

Miguel Vargas ranks in the 97th percentile for offensive ability, is batting third in today's game, and benefits from playing at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude, along with a forecast of 78% humidity, while pulling 36% of his flyballs toward the 7th-shallowest left field fences.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases (+113) Projection 1.98

Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected in the 94th percentile for home run ability, expected to bat first in a matchup at Wrigley Field, which has a high altitude, and the game is forecasted to have 78% humidity, potentially enhancing offensive output.

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Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (+145) Projection 0.72

Michael Busch is projected to bat 3rd today, ranked in the 91st percentile for offensive ability, benefiting from high humidity and home field advantage.

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Miguel Vargas o1.5 Total Bases (+122) Projection 1.82

Miguel Vargas, ranked in the 97th percentile for offensive ability, is batting 3rd in today's game at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude and the 3rd-highest humidity of the day, while pulling 36% of his flyballs towards the 7th-shallowest left field fences.

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Miguel Vargas o0.5 Total RBIs (+169) Projection 0.67

Miguel Vargas ranks in the 97th percentile for offensive ability, is batting 3rd today, and benefits from high humidity and favorable flyball conditions at Wrigley Field.

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Seiya Suzuki o0.5 Total RBIs (+133) Projection 0.7

Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile for offensive skill according to THE BAT X projections, is projected to bat 2nd in today's game, and will have the home field advantage at Wrigley Field, which has the 7th-shallowest left field dimensions among all stadiums, while the game is expected to have the 4th-highest humidity of the day at 77%, correlating with increased offense.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong o0.5 Total Home Runs

Pete Crow-Armstrong, an MVP betting favorite, recently reached the 30/30 milestone and is expected to perform well against the White Sox's pitchers, making him a buy at +290.

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Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total Home Runs

Munetaka Murakami has faced few splitters this season and has excelled against fastballs from right-handed pitchers.

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Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total Hits

In his last 10 games, the White Sox rookie has the highest hard-hit and barrel rates in baseball, along with a .667 SLG, .455 ISO, and 25% ground-ball rate, according to Handigraphs.

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