Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview
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White Sox @ Royals – First Pitch: 2:10 p.m.
Betting Preview: Kansas City Royals Take On Struggling Chicago White Sox
The Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox clash in an upcoming AL Central battle of basement dwellers. The Royals are slight favorites, while the White Sox, struggling at 13-25, are not the same team they were a season or two ago.
Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | -1.5 | +151 | O 10 | -104 | -104 | Open |
| +157 | 9 | -116 | -101 | Current | ||
| Royals | +1.5 | -181 | U 10 | -117 | -115 | Open |
| -190 | 9 | -104 | -118 | Current | ||
Projected Lineups:
White Sox
Starting Pitcher: Mike Clevinger: 2-3, 4.84 ERA, 8.41 K/9
| 1. | SS | Tim Anderson | .266, 0 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2. | LF | Andrew Benintendi | .256, 0 HR, 9 RBI |
| 3. | 1B | Andrew Vaughn | .246, 4 HR, 28 RBI |
| 4. | DH | Gavin Sheets | .270, 4 HR, 12 RBI |
| 5. | CF | Luis Robert Jr. | .254, 8 HR, 21 RBI |
| 6. | C | Yasmani Grandal | .257, 3 HR, 11 RBI |
| 7. | 3B | Hanser Alberto | .277, 3 HR, 12 RBI |
| 8. | RF | Adam Haseley | .364, 0 HR, 2 RBI |
| 9. | 2B | Lenyn Sosa | .141, 1 HR, 3 RBI |
The White Sox respond with Mike Clevinger on the mound, who has been underperforming with a 5.61 xFIP this season. Left-handed batters have been particularly successful against him, with a .380 weighted on-base percentage and a .281 ISO.
Royals
Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer: 2-4, 8.82 ERA, 8.82 K/9
| 1. | SS | Bobby Witt Jr. | .232, 6 HR, 15 RBI |
| 2. | 1B | Vinnie Pasquantino | .298, 7 HR, 19 RBI |
| 3. | DH | MJ Melendez | .213, 4 HR, 17 RBI |
| 4. | LF | Edward Olivares | .255, 3 HR, 9 RBI |
| 5. | RF | Nick Pratto | .362, 2 HR, 12 RBI |
| 6. | 3B | Maikel Garcia | .267, 0 HR, 5 RBI |
| 7. | 2B | Michael Massey | .222, 1 HR, 10 RBI |
| 8. | C | Freddy Fermin | .300, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 9. | CF | Jackie Bradley Jr. | .194, 0 HR, 4 RBI |
The Royals are set to start with Brady Singer, who has a 4.80 xFIP this season. His splits show a worrisome trend – a .397 weighted on-base average against lefties and .392 against righties. Moreover, his ISO power numbers, at .297 against lefties and .281 against righties, are significantly higher than the preferable .170 or lower.
Batting Lineup & Weather Considerations
Despite the Royals’ recent improvement at the plate, their heavy left-handed lineup, including MJ Melendez, Nick Pratto, Michael Massey, and Jackie Bradley Jr., might struggle against Clevinger. However, given both pitchers’ current form, base hits are likely.
A crucial consideration for bettors is the weather. Forecasts indicate potential rain and thunderstorms, which could delay or prevent the game from playing entirely. This scenario is unfortunate as the game promises a lot of runs, given the pitchers’ form and struggling bullpens.
Betting Insights:
Royals
- The Kansas City Royals are 5-14 (.263) at home as an underdog in 2023
- The over hit in 2 of the Kansas City Royals last 5 games at home in 2023
Betting Implications
With two underperforming pitchers on the mound and the Royals showing some signs of life with their batting, this game could see a lot of runs. However, the weather situation adds a layer of uncertainty. Bettors should keep a close eye on weather updates leading up to the game, as this factor could significantly influence the betting dynamics of this MLB encounter.
