Kansas City Royals vs
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Kansas City Royals Favored to Win Against Struggling Chicago White Sox: Preview and Predictions

The Kansas City Royals are set to face the struggling Chicago White Sox in an upcoming game, with the Royals holding a stronger record of 33-31 compared to the White Sox's 21-43 record. With Michael Wacha starting for the Royals and Adrian Houser starting for the White Sox, the Royals are the betting favorite at -149 opening line. For more insights and predictions on this game, be sure to check out our Royals vs White Sox prediction. If you're looking for winning picks this baseball season, don't forget to explore our Free MLB Picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals -154 | White Sox +134
• Spread: Royals -1.5 (+110) | White Sox +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 61%.

Kansas City vs Chicago Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are currently having a successful season, with their strong pitching led by Michael Wacha helping them to a record of 33-30. Wacha has been impressive on the mound, allowing only 22 runs in 68.2 innings pitched with a 6.6 Barrel Percentage, a 33.0 Hard-Hit Rate, and a 3.55 expected ERA. However, the team's batting order has struggled, scoring an average of 3.43 runs per game. While Mikael Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. have been standouts at the plate, the rest of the lineup has had difficulty producing offensively. This has led to a power ranking of 24 for the Royals, with the team ranking 28th in offense and 3rd in defense. Despite their offensive struggles, the Royals are looking to move to the top of the division by the end of the weekend.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox are currently having a disappointing season, with struggles across the board, particularly in pitching. Adrian Houser has been having a rough season, allowing three runs in 18.1 innings pitched with a .272 expected opponent Batting Average, a 20.6 Whiff Rate, and a 3.47 expected ERA. The lineup has also been underperforming, scoring only 3.44 runs per game in the last eight games. While Mike Tauchman and Austin Slater have shown strong performances, the rest of the lineup has struggled, with only four active batters having an OPS+ over 100. As a result, opposing pitchers have been able to easily shut down the White Sox offense. The team currently has a power ranking of 26 and a record of 20-43, with a ranking of #26 for offense and #21 for defense. They recently secured a 3-0 victory over Kansas City in their last three matchups.

The Kansas City Royals: Poised for Victory Against the White Sox

The Kansas City Royals are poised for success in this upcoming game, demonstrating a strong season performance thus far. Facing off against the White Sox pitchers, including Adrian Houser, the Royals have the opportunity to capitalize on scoring opportunities with hitters such as Mikael Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. leading the charge. By maintaining solid plate appearances, the Royals have the ability to keep the White Sox lineup, which typically averages 3.44 runs per game, in check. With Michael Wacha pitching effectively and setting the tone for the bullpen, the Royals are well-positioned to secure a victory on the road. Consider taking the Royals money line as they enter this matchup as the favored team away from home.

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