The Chicago White Sox (56-89) host the Kansas City Royals (45-101) at 7:40 PM ET on Wednesday, with both teams hoping to win the series.
The White Sox are the home favorite (-152) against the Royals (+128). The contest has an over/under of 9.
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White Sox vs Royals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | -152 | +128 | 9 |
White Sox Betting Insights
- The White Sox have won 22, or 50%, of the 44 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
- Chicago has entered 10 games this season favored by -152 or more and is 6-4 in those contests.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.3% chance of a victory for the White Sox.
- Games involving Chicago has gone over the total set by bookmakers in 67 of 145 chances this season.
- The White Sox are 72-73-0 ATS in their 145 games with a spread this season.
White Sox Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.0 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 5.34 |
| K/9 | 9.2 |
Royals Betting Insights
- The Royals have been chosen as underdogs in 125 games this year and have walked away with the win 38 times (30.4%) in those games.
- This season, Kansas City has been victorious 27 times in 94 chances when named as an underdog of at least +128 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 43.9% chance of walking away with the win.
- Contests with Kansas City has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 71 of 146 chances this season.
- The Royals have posted a record of 62-84-0 against the spread this season.
Royals Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 5.97 |
| K/9 | 6.5 |
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White Sox Probable Pitcher – Mike Clevinger
- Clevinger’s team is 11-9-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers.
- In 20 starts this season, Clevinger has lasted five or more innings 17 times, with an average of 5.4 innings per appearance.
- He has finished seven appearances without allowing an earned run in 20 chances this season.
- Clevinger’s team is 3-1 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
- Clevinger’s team has won 10 of his 20 starts this season.
- In games Clevinger has started this season, the teams are 8-10-2 at hitting the over.
White Sox Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Santos | 56 | 65.1 | 66 | 3.03 | 6 | 5 |
| Aaron Bummer | 54 | 53.2 | 71 | 6.71 | 13 | 0 |
| José Ruiz | 35 | 44.1 | 39 | 5.89 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Shaw | 27 | 35 | 32 | 4.89 | 3 | 2 |
| Tanner Banks | 23 | 53.2 | 44 | 4.70 | 1 | 0 |
Royals Probable Pitcher – Steven Cruz
- Cruz will take the mound to start for the Royals, his first of the season.
- The 24-year-old right-hander is making his MLB debut.
- Cruz and his team were underdogs on the moneyline every time he pitched a season ago.
Royals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Hernandez | 53 | 64.2 | 75 | 4.87 | 12 | 4 |
| Taylor Clarke | 49 | 53.2 | 59 | 5.53 | 11 | 0 |
| Tucker Davidson | 30 | 46 | 44 | 6.46 | 0 | 2 |
| Amir Garrett | 25 | 24.1 | 28 | 3.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kowar | 18 | 23.2 | 25 | 5.32 | 0 | 0 |
White Sox Hitting Trends
- The White Sox are 23-21 this season in games when they send out at least two bombs.
- Chicago has collected at least five extra-base hits in 25 games this season, and has gone 18-7 in those outings.
- The team is 46-41 in the games this season it has totaled at least eight hits.
- Chicago is 41-16 in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
- The White Sox have drawn five or more walks in 17 games this season, and are 8-9 in those contests.
Royals Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in 37 games this season and are 19-18 in those matchups.
- Kansas City has won 17 of its 34 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
- They have a record of 34-47 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
- Kansas City has a 31-17 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
- They have a 6-13 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.
White Sox vs. Royals Prediction
Moneyline Pick: White Sox (-152)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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