Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions
In the final game of a three-game series, the Chicago White Sox are facing the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals are looking to sweep after a 6-1 home win on
Game outlook
In the final game of a three-game series, the Chicago White Sox are facing the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals are looking to sweep after a 6-1 home win on Saturday. The White Sox, at 27-72, are sending rookie Drew Thorpe to the mound while the Royals, at 53-45, have Seth Lugo as their starting pitcher. Lugo has an ERA of 2.55 while Thorpe's ERA is 3.58. The Royals are the betting favorite with a current line of -227.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: White Sox +200 | Royals -227
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-103) | Royals -1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 69%.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox has been struggling significantly this season, as evident by their 6-1 road loss on Saturday. The team's offensive performance was lackluster, with a low batting average, few extra-base hits, and a struggle to hit with runners in scoring position. Pitcher Jonathan Cannon faced difficulties on the mound, allowing four runs in six innings. In contrast, right-hander Drew Thorpe has shown promise with a 3-1 record, 3.58 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP in 32.2 innings pitched. However, Thorpe's command could use improvement with 15 walks compared to 19 strikeouts. The team's power ranking of 25 reflects their overall struggles, ranking 30th in offense and 28th in defense. Chicago currently holds a disappointing 27-73 record for the season.