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Chicago Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros

MLBpostseason • 2026-2027 Season
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Astros
Houston
3
vs
HOU 39%61% CWS
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Chicago Chicago White Sox 61% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Chicago White Sox:

  • Injuries. Chicago White Sox less affected by injuries: 9 out, 0 doubtful vs Astros 9 out, 0 doubtful, but the missing Astros players matter more
  • Defensive Efficiency. Chicago White Sox pitching/defense (4.4 RA/G) better than Astros (4.7 RA/G)
  • Offensive Efficiency. Chicago White Sox offense (4.8 R/G) outpaces Astros (4.5 R/G)

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VenueDaikin Park
Houston, Texas

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Chicago White Sox (away)
Astros (home)
61%
Win probability
39%
0
High-impact factors
0
9
Players ruled out
9

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3.

Our model predicted the Chicago White Sox would win with 61% confidence -- and they delivered. Even with modest confidence, the model got this one right.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Injuries favored the Chicago White Sox and was a notable factor: Chicago White Sox less affected by injuries: 9 out, 0 doubtful vs Astros 9 out, 0 doubtful, but the missing Astros pl...
  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Chicago White Sox and was a contributing factor: Chicago White Sox pitching/defense (4.4 RA/G) better than Astros (4.7 RA/G)
  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Chicago White Sox and was a contributing factor: Chicago White Sox offense (4.8 R/G) outpaces Astros (4.5 R/G)
  • Both teams are dealing with injuries -- the Astros have 9 player(s) ruled out, while the Chicago White Sox have 9.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Chicago White Sox won 3-6

Chicago White Sox won in a close game

Prediction CorrectWe predicted Chicago White Sox at 61%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • InjuriesFavors Chicago Chicago White Sox
  • Defensive EfficiencyFavors Chicago Chicago White Sox
  • Offensive EfficiencyFavors Chicago Chicago White Sox
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Houston Astros
  • Recent FormNeutral
  • ELO RatingNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CWS
HOU
Injuries
Defensive Efficiency
Offensive Efficiency
Home Field Advantage
Recent Form
ELO Rating
Favours CWS|Favours HOU

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Astros

Our Model39%

Chicago White Sox

Our Model61%

Understanding the win probability calculation

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 9/29/2026, 8:45:00 PM

Astros

Brice MatthewsCF(Knee)
OUT
Jake MeyersCF(Kneecap)
OUT
Daulton VarshoCF(Wrist)
OUT
Steven OkertRP(Hamstring)
OUT
Enyel De Los SantosRP(Knee)
OUT
Brandon WalterSP(Elbow)
OUT
Mike BurrowsSP(Elbow)
OUT
Cristian JavierSP(Groin)
OUT
Ethan PeckoSP(Hip)
QUESTIONABLE
Carlos CorreaSS(Ankle)
OUT

Chicago White Sox

Jake RogersC(Personal)
OUT
Joey BartC(Hand)
OUT
Brooks BaldwinLF(Elbow)
OUT
Tanner MurrayLF(Shoulder)
OUT
Prelander BerroaRP(Elbow)
OUT
Jordan LeasureRP(Forearm)
OUT
Mike VasilRP(Elbow)
OUT
Luis CastilloSP(Shoulder)
OUT
Ky BushSP(Elbow)
OUT

Key Players

Chicago White Sox

Noah SchultzSP
Sean BurkeSP
Hagen SmithSP
Erick FeddeSP
Joe RockSP

Astros

Spencer ArrighettiSP
Miguel UllolaSP
Cristian JavierSPOUT
-8.5% win prob impact
Ronel BlancoSP
Ethan PeckoSPQUESTIONABLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Astros has a 39% win probability, while Chicago White Sox has a 61% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

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