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At Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, the Chicago White Sox (13-25) take on the Kansas City Royals (11-27), with first pitch at 2:10 PM ET. The Royals will hand the ball to Brady Singer (2-4), and the White Sox will counter with Mike Clevinger (2-3).
The moneyline odds for the Royals (-117) versus the White Sox (-101) indicate a tight game. The game’s total is set at 9.5.
Royals vs. White Sox Odds
Run Line
Kansas City Royals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Royals (-117)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -101, Under: -120)
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When, Where, at What Time is Royals vs. White Sox
- Game Day: Thursday, May 11, 2023
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSKC
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Isbel | 10-Day Injured List | Leg |
| Nicky Lopez | 10-Day Injured List | Appendix |
| Drew Waters | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 15-Day Injured List | Head |
| Daniel Lynch | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jake Brentz | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Diego Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Angel Zerpa | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kris Bubic | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Romy Gonzalez | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Billy Hamilton | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Eloy Jiménez | 10-Day Injured List | Abdominal |
| Jake Burger | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Garrett Crochet | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Liam Hendriks | 15-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Matt Foster | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Royals and White Sox
These clubs meet again after the Royals defeated the White Sox 9-1 yesterday. Brad Keller picked up the win for the Royals (5.0 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 4 K), and Michael Massey led the way offensively (3-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI). Lance Lynn (5.0 IP, 7 R, 9 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss for the White Sox.
Betting Trends
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Royals have been listed as the favorite in three games and failed to win any of those contests. Kansas City has played as a favorite of -117 or more twice this season and lost both games. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Royals have a 53.9% chance to win. Kansas City and its opponents have hit the over in 19 of their 38 games with a total this season. The Royals are 14-24-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 38 | .298 (28) | .390 (20) | .539 (18) | 4.3% (42) | 11.1% (11) | 13% (32) |
| Salvador Pérez | 36 | .289 (35) | .347 (67) | .511 (38) | 4.7% (36) | 18.2% (52) | 6.1% (141) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 37 | .232 (127) | .270 (162) | .432 (74) | 3.7% (62) | 20.9% (85) | 4.9% (159) |
| Edward Olivares | 34 | .255 (-) | .325 (-) | .434 (-) | 2.6% (-) | 18.1% (-) | 7.8% (-) |
| MJ Melendez | 36 | .213 (153) | .294 (145) | .378 (114) | 2.8% (89) | 32.2% (165) | 9.8% (80) |
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The White Sox have won in seven, or 26.9%, of the 26 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Chicago has a mark of 5-18 in contests where bookmakers favor them by -101 or worse on the moneyline. The White Sox have an implied victory probability of 50.2% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 21 of 38 chances this season. The White Sox have an against the spread mark of 16-22-0 in 38 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | 38 | .246 (97) | .337 (77) | .430 (77) | 2.5% (100) | 20.2% (77) | 9.8% (80) |
| Luis Robert | 38 | .254 (88) | .335 (82) | .493 (44) | 5.3% (24) | 27.6% (142) | 7.9% (114) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 36 | .256 (82) | .327 (92) | .308 (164) | 0% (167) | 16% (33) | 9% (96) |
| Yasmani Grandal | 36 | .257 (79) | .339 (72) | .407 (95) | 2.4% (111) | 21.3% (92) | 9.4% (86) |
| Elvis Andrus | 38 | .206 (159) | .291 (147) | .260 (171) | 0.7% (160) | 17.7% (42) | 8.8% (101) |
Royals vs. White Sox Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Royals to win (-117 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go over the total (9.5 runs).
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