The Chicago White Sox are set to square off against their divisional rival Kansas City Royals at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium. The action will begin at 6:15 p.m. ET and WGN Channel 9 will televise the game.
Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Odds
Kansas City (+170) is coming into this one as the underdog against Chicago (-200) and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this game at 8.5 runs (+100 for the over and -120 for the under). You can also wager on the game’s spread with the current runline odds sitting at +105 for the White Sox +1.5 runs and -115 for the Royals -1.5.
The Royals are 0-1 SU and 0-1 ATS. They’ve lost 1.2 units for moneyline bettors and 1.0 unit against the spread (ATS). The White Sox are 1-0 SU and have gone 1-0 ATS. In total, the team’s accumulated 1.1 units for moneyline bettors this year and 1.0 unit ATS.
Royals games have had an over/under record of one-0 in 2018. Chicago has an over/under record of one-0.
The White Sox are coming off a 14-7 win in the prior game of the series.
Lucas Giolito will get the start for Chicago. The right-handed Giolito started seven games last year while finishing the season 3-3 overall with a 2.38 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. He made two starts against Kansas City in 2017 and put together a 1-0 record against the Royals with a 1.35 ERA and eight strikeouts.
The Royals are turning to righty Ian Kennedy, who started 30 games last year while finishing the season 5-13 overall with a 5.38 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. He made four starts against Chicago a year ago and compiled a 0-2 record with a 7.65 ERA and 21 strikeouts.
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Royals, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – UNDER
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The White Sox went 10-9 SU against the Royals last season.
The White Sox’ bullpen managed an ERA of 5.27 against the Royals last year.
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