White Sox vs. Astros prediction: Houston favored to win Wednesday's MLB matchup [9/2/2026]
Dimers' simulation model projects a 60.7% win probability for the Astros at Daikin Park.

The Houston Astros will face the Chicago White Sox in MLB action at Daikin Park on Wednesday, starting at 8:10 PM ET.
The Astros will send Hayden Wesneski (4-1, 3.86 ERA) to the mound, while the White Sox are going with Davis Martin (9-6, 4.32 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Astros as the most likely winner in this White Sox vs. Astros prediction.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
White Sox vs. Astros prediction and odds
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Astros a 60.7% chance of defeating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 56.8% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 54.8% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: White Sox +1.5 (-163) / Astros -1.5 (+160)
- Moneyline: White Sox +130, Astros -133
- Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-108/+104)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Astros -1.5 @ 38¢ via Novig
- Moneyline: Astros @ 57¢ via Novig
- Total: Over 8.5 @ 52¢ via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Astros -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & first pitch details
Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Astros and White Sox at Daikin Park is scheduled to begin at 8:10 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros
- Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Time: 8:10 PM ET/5:10PM PT
- Venue: Daikin Park
Conclusion
We predict the Astros, with a 60.7% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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