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Chicago White Sox Expected to Cover the Runline Against Kansas City Royals Despite Recent Struggles

The Chicago White Sox (44-77, 5th AL Central) are set to face the Kansas City Royals (60-61, 3rd AL Central) in the middle game of a three-game series. Chicago is coming off a 1-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers and has lost eight of their last 10 games, currently sitting in last place in the AL Central. The White Sox are on the brink of being eliminated from postseason contention. Kansas City, on the other hand, lost 8-7 to the Washington Nationals and is 10 games behind first place in the AL Central and four games behind the third AL wild card spot. Both teams will be without several key pitchers, with Kansas City also missing right fielder Connor Scott. For a detailed analysis and prediction of the upcoming game, make sure to read the full article. Step up to the plate and check out our free MLB picks for the Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +145 | Royals -163
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-145) | Royals -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 62%.

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are currently struggling offensively, ranking near the bottom in runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and batting average. Andrew Benintendi and Lenya Sosa are leading in home runs, with Sosa also leading in RBI. The team has shown some depth in offensive production with four players having 44 or more RBI. On the pitching side, Chicago is middle of the pack in ERA, batting average against, and Quality Starts. Mike Vasil leads in wins, while Sean Burke will be starting on Saturday with a record of 4-9 and leading the team in strikeouts.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals currently rank in the middle of the pack in several offensive categories, including batting average, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and runs scored. Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez lead the team in home runs and RBI, with four players having 51 or more RBI. The Royals have produced 341 extra base hits in 121 games, including 214 doubles, 19 triples, and 108 home runs.

On the pitching side, Kansas City has shown strength with a 4th ranking in ERA, 8th in Quality Starts, 9th in batting average against, and 11th in WHIP. Seth Lugo leads the team in wins and Kris Bubic leads in strikeouts. Michael Lorenzen is expected to return from the injured list and start for Kansas City on Saturday, boasting a 5-8 record, 4.61 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 85 strikeouts so far this season.

Chicago White Sox Expected to Cover the Runline Against Kansas City Royals Despite Recent Struggles

The Chicago White Sox have faced challenges in recent games, with losses in eight of their last ten matches and four out of the last five played on the road. Against Kansas City, they have struggled, losing each of the last 11 road games and 17 out of the last 20 overall against the Royals. Despite these statistics, Chicago may not secure a win on Saturday, but they are expected to perform well enough to cover the runline. The White Sox have a strong track record of covering the line, with a 70-51 record, compared to Kansas City's 61-60. Chicago's starting pitcher, Sean Burke, has faced difficulties in recent innings, resulting in three consecutive losses. On the other hand, Kansas City's Michael Lorenzen, although relatively untested recently, showed great promise in his last start before injury.

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