Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Prediction for Sunday July 26 2026

On Sunday, the Houston Astros (51-54) face off against the Chicago White Sox (54-48) at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.

Houston vs. Chicago Game Information

• July 26, 2026
• 2:10 PM EST
• Rate Field
• ESPN Unlimited/Chicago Sports Network/MLB.TV/Space City Home Network

Chicago Form & Recent Results

Chicago heads into this matchup trying to bounce back after having their momentum slowed by a one-game losing streak. Even so, their recent form has been fairly solid, with three wins in their last five games before Saturday. Those victories haven’t been easy ones either as two came on the road against the Rangers in Arlington, and another was picked up in Toronto against the Blue Jays. On Friday night, though, the White Sox couldn’t carry that success into their home game against Houston, falling 9–5. One bright spot in that loss was right fielder Braden Montgomery, who had a strong night at the plate by going 3-for-5 with three singles, driving in a run, and coming around to score once himself.

Chicago has had a few key bats helping keep them competitive throughout this season. Shortstop Colson Montgomery has been their main power threat, leading the team with 24 home runs, while third baseman Miguel Vargas isn’t far behind with 21. Vargas has also been Chicago’s most productive run creator overall, pacing the club with 61 RBIs so far. When it comes to pure consistency at the plate, left fielder Sam Antonacci has stood out, leading the team with a .281 batting average. Recently, the White Sox have been generating 4.4 runs per game across their last five overall, and they’ll be looking to maintain that level of offense, and keep themselves in the playoff conversation, when they take on the Astros in Sunday night’s series finale.

Houston Form & Recent Results

Houston comes into this matchup playing some of its best baseball of the season, riding a four-game winning streak and taking four of its last five overall heading into Saturday. A big chunk of that momentum came during a home sweep of the Astros, where Houston consistently found ways to score early and protect leads late. They carried that same energy into Chicago on Friday in the series opener against the White Sox, showing that this recent surge hasn’t been limited to games at home. With the team hovering around the .500 mark, every win matters, and this stretch has started to feel like the kind of run that could shift their season in a more positive direction.

On Friday, Houston earned a 9–5 road win behind a balanced offensive attack and steady work from the bullpen. Right fielder Cam Smith chipped in with a productive night, going 1-for-4 but making it count with a home run, a walk, a run scored, and two RBI. Out of the bullpen, AJ Blubaugh gave them exactly what they needed, pitching two scoreless innings with just one hit allowed, one walk, and two strikeouts, helping Houston keep control of the game. Overall, the Astros piled up 13 hits, one homer, and 18 total bases, which reflects how consistently they were putting pressure on Chicago’s pitching. Looking at the season as a whole, Yordan Alvarez continues to be the centerpiece of the lineup, leading the team in home runs at 34, RBI at 77, and batting average at .277, while Christian Walker has provided solid power support with 20 home runs. Houston’s offense has also been heating up at the right time, averaging 5.8 runs per game over the last five games, and they’ll try to keep that momentum going with a win against the White Sox on Sunday.

Key Stats

• Houston’s Yordan Alvarez this season: 34 HRs, 77 RBI, .327 AVG
• Chicago’s Miguel Vargas this season: 21 HRs, 61 RBI, .243 AVG

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• CHW -118 / HOU -102; O/U 9.5

Houston vs. Chicago Picks and Prediction

Houston picked up an important win in Chicago on Friday, and their bats have been coming through at the right times, stringing together hits and putting runs on the board when the game’s been on the line. The White Sox will try to put a stop to that momentum in Sunday’s series finale by handing the ball to right-hander Erick Fedde. Fedde comes in at 5–6 with a 4.16 ERA, and Chicago will be counting on him to keep the Astros’ lineup in check. The Astros, meanwhile, will go with right-hander Ronel Blanco. He’s still searching for his first win of the season and has had a rough start so far, posting a 7.71 ERA over just 4 2/3 innings. Houston will be hoping Blanco can settle in early and give them the kind of outing that sets the tone for the finale. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 4-3.