Chicago White Sox defeat Chicago Cubs 8-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 16, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 3, Chicago White Sox 8
The Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Rate Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 11 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 8 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Davis Martin (Chicago White Sox): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Munetaka Murakami (Chicago White Sox): 2-for-3, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 5 runs.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 2.5.
Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Cubs at -112 and the Chicago White Sox at -108. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago Cubs a 50% favorite. The Chicago White Sox won as the underdog at -108: $92.59 profit on a $100 bet.
Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 29-17 in the 2026 regular season (18-5 at home, 11-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 43 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 17 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 23-22 in the 2026 regular season (13-10 at home, 10-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 24 times and under 18 times.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Chicago Cubs at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026.