CWS vs HOU prediction for September 1, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects HOU 5.0 - CWS 5.0. HOU is favored with a 53.3% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 8.5. Model projects 10.0 total runs.
HOU
5.0
Projected Score
VS
O/U 8.5
CWS
5.0
Projected Score
Win Probability
HOUCWS
-1.5
Run Line (HOU)
8.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 56.8% (3,529 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
CWS
357
HOU
357
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Anthony Kay L
CWS
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FF23%96 mph17% whiff
ST22%83 mph36% whiff
FC18%92 mph18% whiff
Peter Lambert R
HOU
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FF32%94 mph22% whiff
CH24%87 mph33% whiff
SL12%86 mph25% whiff
Weather Impact
Daikin Park
90°F4 mph windRoof: retractable
HR: 1.057 Total: 1.030
thin air
Bullpen Comparison
CWS
4.35ERA
4.52FIP
9.03K/9
4.61BB/9
1.38WHIP
HOU
3.53ERA
3.94FIP
9.28K/9
3.54BB/9
1.19WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
CWS F5
2.9 runs
41.4% win
HOU F5
3.0 runs
45.1% win
F5 Total
5.9
NRFI
49.7%
YRFI
50.3%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
1.15
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
CWSHealthy
HOU4 injured
Mike Burrows SP15-DAY-IL
Brice Matthews CF60-DAY-IL
Carlos Correa SS60-DAY-IL
Brandon Walter SP60-DAY-IL
AI Intelligence Analysis
Edge Analysis
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How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
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