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New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox

Game time: Aug 23, 2026 2:11 PM EDT

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New York Mets

Record: 59-72 · Win pct .450

Chicago White Sox

Record: 68-62 · Win pct .523

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New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox

Moneyline: New York Mets ML (-114) — Loss

EV signal: Premium only

Final score: New York Mets 1, Chicago White Sox 2

Why this play: The Mets’ power surge and the Sox’s leaky staff make a Mets moneyline a no‑brainer.

Quick read:

I’m backing the New York Mets to take the win outright – they’ve got enough pop to turn a tight contest into a home‑run showcase, and the White Sox are staring at a pitching staff that’s been as porous as a sieve.

The Mets have already rattled the fences with 156 homers and amassed over a thousand hits, while Chicago’s pitchers have surrendered 564 runs this season; that mismatch in firepower versus run allowance tilts the odds in New York’s favor.

Risk? The Mets have also given up 579 runs, so a slugfest could keep the game close, but at the current moneyline the upside outweighs the danger – just don’t bet the house on a single inning.

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