On Thursday, May 08, 2025, the Chicago White Sox will play against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The game is set to start at 2:10 PM and will take place at night. Fans can look forward to an exciting game between these two teams.

White Sox vs. Royals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: White Sox +208. The White Sox are the underdog, but their moneyline offers good value. Despite their poor record, they have the potential to surprise in this game.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-109). Both teams have shown solid pitching performances recently. This suggests a lower-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

• The Chicago White Sox have a division record of 2-13 this season.
• The Kansas City Royals have a strong home record of 14-5 this season.
• On May 7th, 2025, Michael Wacha of the Royals pitched 7 innings, allowing no runs.
• In a game on May 5th, 2025, Cole Ragans of the Royals struck out 11 batters in 5 innings.
• The White Sox’s Miguel Vargas had two doubles in the game on May 7th, 2025, against the Royals.

White Sox vs Royals Preview

The Chicago White Sox will visit the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday night. Davis Martin will start for the White Sox. He has a record of 1-3 with a 3.52 ERA over 38 1/3 innings this season. Martin has shown control with 26 strikeouts and 11 walks in his appearances.

On the mound for the Royals will be Kris Bubic. Bubic has been effective this season, holding a 3-2 record with a 1.98 ERA in 41 innings. He has struck out 40 batters and walked 13. Fans can expect a competitive game as these pitchers take the field.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Performance

Bobby Witt Jr. is having a strong season for the Kansas City Royals. He has played in 38 games and has a batting average of .308. Witt leads the league in runs with 23 and ranks second in home runs and RBIs on the team. Maikel Garcia is another standout for the Royals. He has played 37 games with a batting average of .323. Garcia ranks second on the team in runs and fourth in RBIs, contributing to the Royals’ offense. Vinnie Pasquantino leads the team in home runs and RBIs. He has played 37 games with a batting average of .210. Despite the lower average, his power hitting is valuable to the Royals’ lineup.

Chicago White Sox: Key Players and Pitching Insights

Luis Robert Jr. is a major contributor for the Chicago White Sox. He has played 35 games and has a batting average of .190. Despite the low average, he leads the team in home runs, runs, and RBIs. Miguel Vargas has been a steady player for the White Sox. In 36 games, his batting average is .225. Vargas is second on the team in runs and ranks third in home runs. Brooks Baldwin is another key player for the team. He has participated in 34 games, achieving a batting average of .250. Baldwin is second on the team in RBIs and home runs.

Final Betting Pick

The White Sox moneyline at +208 offers value despite their struggles this season. They have a poor record, but their recent games against the Royals have been close. The White Sox have managed to keep the games tight, losing by just one or two runs, which indicates they can be competitive.

Choosing the under 8.0 is reasonable given the pitching matchups. Kris Bubic has a strong ERA of 1.98, while Davis Martin has an ERA of 3.52. Both pitchers have shown they can limit opposing offenses, suggesting a lower-scoring game is likely. The White Sox’s batting average of .216 and the Royals’ .239 further support a potential under.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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