Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/31/26, 4:51 PM  by Travis Pulver | Modified on 9/7/26 at 10:28 AM in MLB Picks

The Houston Astros (69-68, 33-35 Home) will kick off a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox (72-64, 31-37 Away) at home in Daikin Park today. First Pitch for this battle between AL division leaders is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. EST on MLB.TV.

Both teams are holding on to slim leads in their respective divisions, as Houston has just a two-game lead on the Texas Rangers and the White Sox have a 3.5-game lead on the Cleveland Guardians.

Houston will have Peter Lambert take the mound to start the day. Lambert has gone 8-7 in 23 starts this season with a 3.66 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and teams have hit .222 against him. In 14 starts at home, he has gone 5-5 with a 4.05 ERA and a .2154 OBA. He was pounded in his last start at home, giving up nine runs to the Angels in 3 2/3 innings.

As for the White Sox, Anthony Kay is scheduled to start for Chicago. He has gone 9-6 this season in 27 appearances (25 starts). In 12 road starts, he has gone 3-2 with a 4.89 ERA and a .255 OBA. Kay was pulled after 4 2/3 innings in his last start after giving up six hits (two home runs) and four earned runs.