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The Chicago White Sox (17-29) and Kansas City Royals (14-32) will meet on Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field, starting at 2:10 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Lucas Giolito (2-3) for the White Sox, and Jordan Lyles (0-7) for the Royals.
The oddsmakers have spoken, making the White Sox (-190) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Royals (+158) at home. The contest has a total set at 9.
White Sox vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Chicago White Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
White Sox (-190)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -108, Under: -112)
When, Where, at What Time is White Sox vs. Royals
- Game Day: Saturday, May 20, 2023
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: NSPCH
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Elvis Andrus | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Eloy Jiménez | 10-Day Injured List | Abdominal |
| Liam Hendriks | 15-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Matt Foster | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Yasmani Grandal | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | 10-Day Injured List | Appendix |
| Kyle Isbel | 10-Day Injured List | Leg |
| Drew Waters | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Brad Keller | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Daniel Lynch | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 60-Day Injured List | Head |
| 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 |
| Amir Garrett | Bereavement List | Personal |
Last Time Out: White Sox and Royals
These clubs meet again following the White Sox’s 2-0 victory over the Royals yesterday. Michael Kopech (8.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 10 K) earned the win for the White Sox. Gavin Sheets went 1-for-2 with an RBI to lead the team on offense. Zack Greinke (5.2 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Royals.
Betting Trends
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The White Sox have won eight, or 66.7%, of the 12 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Chicago has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -190. The White Sox have a 65.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 16 of their 38 chances. The White Sox are 18-20-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert | 45 | .266 (64) | .322 (106) | .550 (12) | 6.6% (10) | 26.8% (133) | 4.9% (151) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 45 | .240 (108) | .328 (95) | .415 (93) | 2.6% (106) | 19.5% (69) | 9.2% (84) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 41 | .278 (50) | .339 (70) | .352 (142) | 0% (164) | 15.8% (32) | 7.9% (105) |
| Jake Burger | 28 | .279 (-) | .344 (-) | .709 (-) | 10.4% (-) | 29.2% (-) | 7.3% (-) |
| Gavin Sheets | 34 | .253 (-) | .324 (-) | .444 (-) | 5.4% (-) | 16.2% (-) | 9.9% (-) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have won in 11, or 32.4%, of the 34 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Kansas City has a mark of 3-11 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +158 or worse on the moneyline. The Royals have an implied victory probability of 38.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Kansas City’s games have gone over the total in 18 of their 38 opportunities. The Royals are 16-22-0 against the spread in their 38 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 | 46 | .263 (75) | .349 (57) | .480 (51) | 4.1% (49) | 11.3% (10) | 10.8% (65) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 45 | .230 (129) | .273 (163) | .422 (84) | 3.5% (68) | 21.7% (92) | 5.6% (148) |
| Salvador Pérez | 41 | .277 (52) | .320 (110) | .509 (29) | 5.2% (22) | 19.8% (76) | 4.1% (160) |
| Edward Olivares | 35 | .228 (-) | .296 (-) | .382 (-) | 2.2% (-) | 17.8% (-) | 6.7% (-) |
| MJ Melendez | 41 | .220 (148) | .300 (137) | .380 (121) | 2.4% (113) | 31.2% (158) | 10% (76) |
White Sox vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
We pick that the White Sox will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-190). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (9 runs).