The White Sox will play the Cubs on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago White Sox have a 86.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Cubs is 95.67.
- Visiting Chicago White Sox - The Chicago White Sox have a 5-17 record as a visiting team, ranking them 10th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 12-10 record as a home team. They rank 6th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago White Sox currently stand 25th (148) Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 2nd (244) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago White Sox are 16th (177) Overall for runs allowed. The Chicago Cubs stand 9th (192) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago White Sox have won their last 3 games. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Chicago White Sox have a 14-29 Overall record (15.0 GB American Central Division), with the Chicago Cubs possessing a 25-19 Overall standing (0.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The White Sox be settin' sail for enemy territory...to face the cursed Cubs on Sunday, May 18th, 2025.
With a dismal record of 14-29, the Sox be playin' like landlubbers...but don't count 'em out just yet, they be hungry for a win.
Ye best be headin' over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game...review the odds below, the outcome be as uncertain as a stormy sea.
The Cubs may be holdin' the advantage with a 25-19 record...but a 5-5 last 10 games performance from the White Sox be a warning sign.
Aye, the odds may be stacked against the Sox, but never underestimate...the heart of a true pirate - they may just surprise ye yet.
So hoist the Jolly Roger and prepare for a battle on the diamond...bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com, and may the best team win.
Best White Sox at Cubs Odds
| Underdog Chicago White Sox | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Underdog Chicago White Sox | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -278 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Chicago White Sox are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7.5 -106 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $106 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 -115 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Chicago White Sox are +1.5 +115 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
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White Sox
Cubs
5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | +240-295 |
- Chicago White Sox bettors risk $100 to win $240 at +240 odds. The implied probability for Chicago White Sox is 29.41%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $33.9 at -295 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 74.68%.
Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
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White Sox
Cubs
First Team to Score
5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | +110-140Bet |
White Sox
Cubs
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | +425+230-145Bet |
White Sox
Cubs
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | +250-115+270Bet |
White Sox
Cubs
To Extra Innings
5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | Yes +825No -1400Bet |
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White Sox
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CWS at CUB 5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Colin Rea
Strikeouts Thrown
CWS at CUB 5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | 5.5 o +1105.5 u -140Bet |
Jonathan Cannon
Strikeouts Thrown
CWS at CUB 5/18/25 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -135Bet |
Chicago White Sox & Chicago Cubs Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago White Sox World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| White Sox | +100000 Bet | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +1600 Bet | +1500 Bet |
Chicago White Sox & Chicago Cubs Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Chicago Cubs | 31 | 21 | 0.596 | +2.5 | 15-10 | 16-11 | 310 | 222 | +88 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Chicago White Sox | 17 | 35 | 0.327 | +16.5 | 12-14 | 5-21 | 178 | 227 | -49 | W2 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at 2:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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