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At Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox (13-24) meet the Kansas City Royals (10-27), with first pitch at 7:40 PM ET. Lance Lynn (1-4) is the starter for the White Sox, and Brad Keller (2-3) for the Royals.
Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the White Sox are favored to win (-135) over the Royals (+115). The total for the White Sox-Royals game is 9.5.
White Sox vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Chicago White Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
White Sox (-135)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -115)
When, Where, at What Time is White Sox vs. Royals
- Game Day: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSKC
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Romy Gonzalez | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Yoán Moncada | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| 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 |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Kyle Isbel | 10-Day Injured List | Leg |
| Nicky Lopez | 10-Day Injured List | Appendix |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 15-Day Injured List | Head |
| Daniel Lynch | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kris Bubic | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jake Brentz | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Angel Zerpa | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Diego Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: White Sox and Royals
Betting Trends
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The White Sox have won six, or 54.5%, of the 11 games they’ve played as favorites this season. This season, Chicago has won three of its five games when favored by at least -135 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 57.4% chance of a victory for the White Sox. So far this season, Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 20 of their 37 games with a total. In 37 games with a spread this season, the White Sox are 16-21-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert | 37 | .261 (75) | .344 (66) | .507 (40) | 5.4% (22) | 25.7% (124) | 8.1% (105) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 37 | .246 (96) | .340 (73) | .435 (73) | 2.5% (99) | 20.8% (84) | 10.1% (72) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 35 | .262 (73) | .329 (90) | .315 (159) | 0% (164) | 15% (28) | 8.6% (100) |
| Yasmani Grandal | 35 | .257 (82) | .341 (72) | .413 (85) | 2.4% (107) | 21.1% (90) | 9.8% (78) |
| Elvis Andrus | 37 | .203 (158) | .290 (145) | .258 (167) | 0.7% (157) | 18.1% (53) | 9% (96) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have come away with 10 wins in the 34 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Kansas City has a win-loss record of 7-22 when favored by +115 or worse by bookmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 46.5% chance of walking away with the win. Contests with Kansas City have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 18 of 37 chances this season. The Royals are 13-24-0 against the spread in their 37 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 37 | .287 (35) | .384 (29) | .529 (26) | 4.5% (38) | 11.5% (11) | 13.4% (29) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 36 | .240 (109) | .278 (154) | .447 (66) | 3.8% (56) | 21.5% (93) | 5.1% (155) |
| Salvador Pérez | 35 | .282 (45) | .342 (71) | .496 (43) | 4.9% (30) | 18.1% (53) | 6.3% (136) |
| Edward Olivares | 33 | .255 (-) | .327 (-) | .412 (-) | 1.8% (-) | 18.8% (-) | 8% (-) |
| MJ Melendez | 35 | .211 (152) | .290 (145) | .382 (112) | 2.9% (87) | 32.6% (162) | 9.4% (89) |
White Sox vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Royals will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+115). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (9.5 runs).