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Chicago White Sox to Face Kansas City Royals in Crucial AL Central Matchup

On Friday, Aug. 15, the Chicago White Sox will face off against the Kansas City Royals in an American League Central matchup. With a 44-77 record, the White Sox remain the worst team in the league and have lost eight of their last 10 games. The Royals, standing at 60-61, are four games out of a wild card spot and hold a 5-2 record against Chicago this season. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:10 P.M. EST. Visit our website for more MLB predictions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +154 | Royals -175
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-132) | Royals -1.5 (+113)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 64%.

Chicago White Sox

Despite a disappointing record of 44-77 and being the worst team in the league, the Chicago White Sox are looking to turn things around as they face the Royals on Friday. Aaron Civale will be on the mound, with a record of 3-7 and a 4.91 ERA this season. The White Sox have struggled on the road with an 18-41 record, but have shown improvement since the All-Star break with a higher batting average. Chicago ranks second-worst in batting average and hits this season, but have shown some improvement in recent games. The White Sox will be looking to improve their performance and deliver a win against the Royals.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are currently 60-61 overall this season, placing them in third in the American League Central division. They are 9.5 games behind the Tigers for first place and are four games out of a wild-card spot. The team has a 30-29 record when playing at home and has won four of their last seven games. Kansas City has a 5-2 record against the White Sox this season. Noah Cameron is set to start for the Royals on Friday, with a 6-5 record and 2.52 ERA in 16 starts. He has a 2.93 ERA in eight home starts and a 3.13 ERA since the All-Star break. The Royals are hitting .245 this season, ranking 17th in the league with the third fewest runs scored. They are hitting .309 against the White Sox.

White Sox Strong Choice Against Royals in Friday's Game

In Friday's upcoming game between the Royals and White Sox, the White Sox appear to be a strong choice despite conventional wisdom favoring the Royals. White Sox pitcher Aaron Civale has displayed improved performance, boasting a 3.92 ERA since the All-Star break. Additionally, the White Sox have maintained a solid .259 batting average during this period. Conversely, the Royals have struggled with a 30-29 record at Kauffman Stadium. With Civale leading the charge, a low-scoring game is anticipated, further supported by the fact that the Royals have scored the third fewest runs in the league. Therefore, it is advisable to back the White Sox for this matchup.

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