MLB Wednesday, September 16 at 01:10 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
CWS

Chicago White Sox

Away 77-74 (34-43 Away)
L W L W L
Projected Final Score
3.3 3.7
CLE

Cleveland Guardians

Home 77-75 (37-40 Home)
W L W L W
Spread
CWS +1.5 (-155)
CLE -1.5 (+130)
Total
Posted 7.0 (-110)
Simulated 7.0
Moneyline
CWS +145
CLE -170

Simulated Outcome Probability

Chicago White Sox
43.6%
Cleveland Guardians
56.4%
+2.8% edge at +145
No edge at -170

Our 10,000 iterations project the Cleveland Guardians to win outright in 56.4% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: CWS +1.5 / CLE -1.5
CWS covers (-155) +1.7% Edge 62.5%
CLE covers (+130) 37.6%
Total O/U: 7.0
OVER (-110) 43.8%
UNDER (-110) +3.8% Edge 56.2%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: CWS starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.045).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: CLE relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the CWS bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at CLE's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CLE enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 56%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Cleveland Guardians winning outright in 56.4% of run trials, with a projected score of CWS 3.3 - CLE 3.7. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with CWS +1.5 covering in 62.5% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 7.0 which hit in 56.2% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
55.9%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-145
Implied Probability: 59.2%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **55.9%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Anthony Kay (K%: 18.1%, BB%: 11.5%) faces CLE's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.0%). Home starter Parker Messick (K%: 26.0%, BB%: 7.3%) matchups against CWS's first three hitters (avg OBP: 33.8%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

CWS

Anthony Kay

Away Starter
ERA 4.44
WHIP 1.36
Record 9-9
IP 148.0
SO 120
GS 29
CLE

Parker Messick

Home Starter
ERA 2.46
WHIP 1.03
Record 11-9
IP 175.1
SO 183
GS 30

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Cleveland Guardians

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Chicago White Sox

L @ Cleveland Guardians
6 - 7 | Sep 15, 2026
W @ Cleveland Guardians
7 - 3 | Sep 14, 2026
L @ St. Louis Cardinals
1 - 3 | Sep 13, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
6 - 5 | Sep 12, 2026
L @ St. Louis Cardinals
3 - 7 | Sep 11, 2026

Cleveland Guardians

W vs Chicago White Sox
7 - 6 | Sep 15, 2026
L vs Chicago White Sox
3 - 7 | Sep 14, 2026
W @ Minnesota Twins
9 - 2 | Sep 13, 2026
L @ Minnesota Twins
3 - 4 | Sep 12, 2026
W @ Minnesota Twins
5 - 2 | Sep 11, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Cleveland Guardians defeated Chicago White Sox
7 - 6 | Sep 15, 2026
Away Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland Guardians
7 - 3 | Sep 14, 2026
Home Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland Guardians
5 - 3 | Aug 09, 2026
Home Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland Guardians
6 - 3 | Aug 08, 2026
Away Cleveland Guardians defeated Chicago White Sox
8 - 2 | Aug 07, 2026

Injury Reports

Chicago White Sox 32 reported

P Aldrin Batista
60-Day
P Ander Guzman
60-Day
P Andrew Sentlinger
60-Day
P Angel Bello
60-Day
P Anthony Patterson III
7-Day
C Ben Hartl
7-Day
SS Billy Carlson
7-Day
P Blake Larson
60-Day
P Blake Shepardson
- Full Season
LF Brooks Baldwin
60-Day
P Caedmon Parker
7-Day
OF Casey Saucke
60-Day
P Clete Hartzog
60-Day
P Denny Lima
- Full Season
OF Ely Brown
7-Day
OF George Wolkow
7-Day
P Huascar Brazobán
15-Day
P Jackson Bergman
- Full Season
P Jake Palisch
7-Day
C Joey Bart
10-Day
P Jordan Leasure
60-Day
P Jordany Chirinos
- Full Season
P Ky Bush
60-Day
P Luis Reyes
- Full Season
P Mike Vasil
60-Day
P Oriel Fortuna
60-Day
P Prelander Berroa
60-Day
P Riley Eikhoff
60-Day
SS Roch Cholowsky
7-Day
LF Tanner Murray
60-Day
2B William Bergolla Jr.
60-Day
P Yobal Rodriguez
- Full Season

Cleveland Guardians 25 reported

P Abraham Negrin
60-Day
P Adam Tulloch
7-Day
P Alexander Garcia
- Full Season
P Angel Cordova
60-Day
SS Anthony Silva
60-Day
P Cameron Sullivan
60-Day
P Carter Spivey
- Full Season
P Colin Holderman
15-Day
P Edelvis Perez
60-Day
LF Esteban González
7-Day
P Jacob Remily
60-Day
RF Jonah Advincula
7-Day
2B Jonathan Martinez
7-Day
SS Jose Devers
60-Day
P Khal Stephen
60-Day
SS Kyle Dernedde
60-Day
C Logun Clark
7-Day
IF Luis De La Cruz
7-Day
P Luke House
60-Day
P Matt Jachec
60-Day
1B Rhys Hoskins
10-Day
OF Robert Arias
60-Day
P Rodney Boone
- Full Season
P Shawn Armstrong
60-Day
P Wes Burton
- Full Season