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In the final game of a three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox (18-29) face the Kansas City Royals (14-33), Sunday at 2:10 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Lance Lynn (2-5) for the White Sox, and Carlos Hernandez (0-1) for the Royals.
With the Royals (+150) visiting, the White Sox (-185) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. 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 (-185)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -116)
When, Where, at What Time is White Sox vs. Royals
- Game Day: Sunday, May 21, 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 |
| Gavin Sheets | Day-to-day | Wrist |
| Yasmani Grandal | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
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 |
| 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 |
Last Time Out: White Sox and Royals
Lucas Giolito (6.0 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 4 K) picked up the win in the White Sox’s 5-1 victory over the Royals yesterday. Jake Burger led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI. Jordan Lyles (5.0 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Royals.
Betting Trends
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The White Sox have won nine, or 69.2%, of the 13 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Chicago has played as a favorite of -185 or more once this season and won that game. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the White Sox have a 64.9% chance to win. Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 16 of their 39 games with a total this season. The White Sox are 19-20-0 against the spread in their 39 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert | 46 | .267 (63) | .323 (103) | .552 (9) | 6.5% (9) | 26.9% (135) | 4.8% (153) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 46 | .234 (122) | .322 (107) | .406 (103) | 2.5% (108) | 20.1% (78) | 9% (88) |
| Andrew Benintendi | 42 | .279 (48) | .343 (64) | .352 (145) | 0% (166) | 15.5% (31) | 8.3% (105) |
| Jake Burger | 29 | .292 (-) | .354 (-) | .719 (-) | 10.1% (-) | 29.3% (-) | 7.1% (-) |
| Gavin Sheets | 34 | .253 (-) | .324 (-) | .444 (-) | 5.4% (-) | 16.2% (-) | 9.9% (-) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have been underdogs in 35 games this season and have come away with the win 11 times (31.4%) in those contests. This year, Kansas City has won four of 18 games when listed as at least +150 or worse on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Royals have a 40% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with Kansas City have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 18 of 39 chances this season. The Royals have an against the spread record of 16-23-0 in 39 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 47 | .257 (84) | .342 (67) | .469 (56) | 4% (52) | 11.6% (10) | 10.6% (69) |
| Salvador Pérez | 42 | .288 (35) | .330 (90) | .540 (16) | 5.7% (18) | 19.3% (67) | 4% (162) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 46 | .230 (132) | .272 (166) | .419 (90) | 3.5% (68) | 21.8% (92) | 5.4% (150) |
| Edward Olivares | 36 | .226 (-) | .294 (-) | .379 (-) | 2.2% (-) | 17.6% (-) | 6.6% (-) |
| MJ Melendez | 42 | .221 (146) | .299 (138) | .377 (123) | 2.3% (117) | 31% (160) | 9.8% (78) |
White Sox vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
We predict that the White Sox will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-185). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (9.5 runs).