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The Chicago White Sox (63-66) will attempt to snap a five-game losing streak on Wednesday versus the Kansas City Royals (53-77), with first pitch at 8:10 PM ET at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox will give the start to Lance Lynn (3-5), and the Royals will counter with Kris Bubic (2-9).
The White Sox (-201) are moneyline favorites at home over the Royals (+168). The contest has a total set at 8.5.
White Sox vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Chicago White Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
White Sox (-201)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -111)
When, Where, at What Time is White Sox vs. Royals
- Game Day: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
White Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | 10 Day Injury List | Leg |
| Yoán Moncada | 10 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Tim Anderson | 10 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Aaron Bummer | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Michael Kopech | 15 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Danny Mendick | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Crick | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jonathan Stiever | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Garrett Crochet | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Luis Robert | Day-to-day | Wrist |
| Lance Lynn | Bereavement List | Personal |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 10 Day Injury List | Arm |
| Zack Greinke | 15 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Josh Staumont | 15 Day Injury List | Bicep |
| Taylor Clarke | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Gabe Speier | 40 Man Active | Illness |
| Edward Olivares | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Jake Brentz | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tyler Zuber | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Angel Zerpa | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
Last Time Out: White Sox and Royals
The Royals defeated the White Sox 9-7 yesterday, with Jose Cuas getting the win (1.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) and Nick Pratto leading the way offensively (going 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs and three RBI). Lucas Giolito (5.00 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 7 K) took the loss for the White Sox.
Betting Trends
White Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the White Sox have won 42 out of the 82 games, or 51.2%, in which they’ve been favored. Chicago is 4-2 this season when entering a game favored by -201 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 66.8% chance of a victory for the White Sox. Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 57 of their 129 games with a total this season. In 129 games with a spread this season, the White Sox are 57-72-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | 127 | .309 (5) | .385 (7) | .455 (44) | 2.5% (90) | 16.2% (40) | 10.0% (43) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 105 | .287 (26) | .336 (61) | .451 (48) | 3.2% (64) | 16.2% (40) | 5.4% (132) |
| Luis Robert | 89 | .300 (-) | .336 (-) | .451 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 18.3% (-) | 4.5% (-) |
| Elvis Andrus | 116 | .241 (103) | .301 (119) | .371 (119) | 1.9% (112) | 16.4% (43) | 7.5% (87) |
| A.J. Pollock | 107 | .237 (113) | .286 (132) | .362 (125) | 2.0% (107) | 19.5% (75) | 6.2% (111) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have come away with 42 wins in the 108 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Kansas City has won eight of 31 games when listed as at least +168 or worse on the moneyline. The Royals have an implied victory probability of 37.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Kansas City and their opponents have gone over in 65 of their 130 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Royals have an against the spread mark of 63-67-0 in 130 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 120 | .249 (88) | .290 (127) | .439 (56) | 3.6% (49) | 22.0% (90) | 4.6% (138) |
| Salvador Pérez | 88 | .241 (-) | .279 (-) | .461 (-) | 5.2% (-) | 26.2% (-) | 3.8% (-) |
| MJ Melendez | 97 | .224 (-) | .321 (-) | .406 (-) | 3.6% (-) | 25.5% (-) | 12.8% (-) |
| Hunter Dozier | 106 | .248 (89) | .308 (112) | .402 (92) | 2.3% (95) | 23.5% (103) | 7.3% (92) |
| Nicky Lopez | 121 | .241 (103) | .294 (123) | .289 (142) | 0.0% (141) | 14.8% (24) | 6.1% (114) |
White Sox vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for White Sox vs. Royals is the White Sox (-201 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we recommend betting on the over on 8.5 runs.