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NYM vs CWS Prediction

August 21, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

NYM vs CWS prediction for August 21, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects CWS 5.1 - NYM 4.5. CWS is favored with a 55.4% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 7.5. Model projects 9.6 total runs.

CWS
5.1
Projected Score
VS O/U 7.5
NYM
4.5
Projected Score
Win Probability
55.4%
44.6%
CWSNYM
-1.5
Run Line (CWS)
7.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 60.0% (3,320 games)

Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile

NYM
346
CWS
357
FINALCWS 6 — NYM 4
Projected
CWS 5.1 — NYM 4.5
Actual
CWS 6 — NYM 4

Starting Pitcher Matchup

Sean Manaea L
NYM
FF39% · 91
ST31% · 76
SI20% · 90
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FF39%91 mph21% whiff
ST31%76 mph30% whiff
SI20%90 mph7% whiff
Sean Burke R
CWS
FF38% · 95
KC20% · 79
SL17% · 86
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FF38%95 mph22% whiff
KC20%79 mph26% whiff
SL17%86 mph32% whiff

Weather Impact

Rate Field
76°F4 mph wind
HR: 1.027 Total: 1.013
thin air

Bullpen Comparison

NYM
4.19ERA
4.30FIP
9.24K/9
4.22BB/9
1.37WHIP
CWS
4.03ERA
4.33FIP
9.18K/9
4.55BB/9
1.36WHIP

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First 5 Innings & NRFI

NYM F5
2.4 runs
34.4% win
CWS F5
3.2 runs
52.6% win
F5 Total
5.7
NRFI
50.4%
YRFI
49.6%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
1.06

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Injury Report

NYM8 injured
Jorge Polanco DH10-DAY-IL
Mark Vientos 1B10-DAY-IL
Justin Hagenman RP60-DAY-IL
Juan Soto LF10-DAY-IL
Devin Williams RP15-DAY-IL
Cionel Perez RP15-DAY-IL
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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 →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.

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