MLB Preview · August 31, 2026
Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros: Prediction, Odds & Preview
CWS 51-45at HOU 47-52·Daikin Park·
DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability
CWS50.4%49.6%HOU
The model leans CWS (50.4%). DiamondIQ model v2: season records, home-field advantage, the starting-pitcher quality gap (PitchIQ), and a calibration adjustment fit and validated on four seasons of backtest — plus live game state once underway.
Forecast at First Pitch
☀️101°FClear
Wind 5 mph SW · L→R
Precip 0%
Injured List
CWS
Everson Pereira (RF)Injured 7-Day
Tyler Gilbert (P)Injured 15-Day
Austin Hays (LF)Injured 60-Day
Brooks Baldwin (LF)Injured 60-Day
Drew Thorpe (P)Injured 60-Day
Jordan Leasure (P)Injured 60-Day
HOU
Brice Matthews (CF)Injured 10-Day
Mike Burrows (P)Injured 15-Day
Bennett Sousa (P)Injured 60-Day
Brandon Walter (P)Injured 60-Day
Carlos Correa (SS)Injured 60-Day
Hayden Wesneski (P)Injured 60-Day
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