The Kansas City Royals will be taking the field against their divisional rival Chicago White Sox in a Wednesday showdown. The matchup will begin at 2:10 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to NBC Sports Chicago to catch the game.
Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
Each team is receiving identical odds (-105) if you are wanting to play the moneyline and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this day game at 9.5 runs. Odds for betting on the game’s total currently stand at +105 for the over and -125 for the under. Runline odds sit at +140 for picking the Royals -1.5 runs and -160 for the White Sox +1.5.
The Royals have gone just 5-12 SU this year and are 10-6 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 5.9 units for moneyline gamblers in this young season, despite having gained 3.8 units ATS. Kansas City has covered the spread six times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The White Sox, on the other hand, are 7-9 SU and 5-10 ATS. The team has lost 0.6 units for moneyline bettors and 8.3 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven.
Chicago games have had an over/under record of 10-5 so far in 2019. The Royals have been a decent over bet with a total record of 11-4-1.
Right-hander Brad Keller is the probable starter for the visiting Royals. Keller is 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA and 23 strikeouts. He’s 1-0 with five strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA against Chicago this year.
The White Sox are turning to righty Lucas Giolito (2-1, 6.19 ERA), who has 18 strikeouts and nine walks, along with a WHIP of 1.50. Giolito is 1-0 with eight strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA in one start against Kansas City this year.
As a unit, Chicago’s pitchers have given up 5.9 runs per game overall in 2019. The team’s starters have an ERA of 6.31, a WHIP of 1.59 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.7. The bullpen has a 5.01 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 8.7 K/9. In seven divisional games, White Sox starters have an ERA of 2.92 and the bullpen’s ERA is 5.85.
Chicago’s offense has put up 4.6 runs per contest, including 5.1 per game against divisional foes and 4.8 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .256/.326/.513 over its last five matchups and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
The White Sox batters have been led by shortstop Tim Anderson and third baseman Yoan Moncada. Anderson is slashing .421/.431/.632 with three home runs, 10 RBIs, 11 runs and six stolen bases, and Moncada’s line sits at .333/.371/.652 with five homers, 16 RBIs and 15 runs.
In the visiting dugout, Kansas City’s pitchers have allowed 5.5 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.80 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8.94 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 6.79, along with a K-per-9 of 8.12.
Royals hitters have slashed .244/.321/.429 on their way to 4.6 runs scored per game this year, including 4.6 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Second baseman Whit Merrifield and left fielder Alex Gordon have led Kansas City’s offense. Merrifield is slashing .311/.342/.486 with 23 hits, eight RBIs, 14 runs and five stolen bases, while Gordon is hitting .345/.429/.603 with 20 hits, three homers, 13 RBIs and 13 runs scored.
The Royals have lost 3.8 units and are 8-4 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in nine of those games, compared to three that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the White Sox have lost 0.4 units and are 3-7 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in seven of those games, compared to three that’ve gone under.
Royals vs. White Sox MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – White Sox, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – UNDER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in three of Chicago’s last seven games.
- The Royals have a team OPS of .750 this season and an OPS of .767 against right-handed pitchers. The White Sox’ OPS sits at .736 overall and .765 against righties.
- Chicago has posted 20.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 20.8 over its last five.
- The Royals have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games, including eight over their last five.
