Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago White Sox will face the Kansas City Royals on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium with first pitch set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Left-hander Garrett Crochet, with a 1.38 ERA and
Game outlook
The Chicago White Sox will face the Kansas City Royals on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium with first pitch set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Left-hander Garrett Crochet, with a 1.38 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in two starts, will be on the mound for Chicago. Meanwhile, Kansas City will counter with right-hander Alec Marsh, who has a 1.29 ERA and 0.43 WHIP in one start this season. In terms of injuries, the White Sox have CF (hip) and RP (calf) listed as questionable, while the Royals have no new injuries to report. Kansas City is currently the betting favorite with a -133 opening line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: White Sox +118 | Royals -133
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-200) | Royals -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 57%.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are struggling to stay relevant in the AL Central as their offense continues to underperform. The team ranks near the bottom in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS, as well as in home runs and RBIs. Their pitching staff is also middle of the pack in terms of ERA and WHIP. Left-handed pitcher Crochet has been a bright spot for the team, but the upcoming game against the Kansas City Royals will be a challenge. Overall, Chicago's poor performance puts them at risk of falling behind in the competitive division. Consider using sportsbook promo codes to save money while following the team's progress.