Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 21, 2024,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 21, 2024 ,

MLB Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 7/21/2024

The Chicago White Sox (27-73) travel to face off against the Kansas City Royals (54-45) on Sunday, July 21st. This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City and televised on NBCS. The Royals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the White Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Royals. First pitch is set for 1:10 CT.

White Sox vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals (-224)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
  • The Royals have won 6 of their last 10 games, indicating strong recent form.
  • In their last 15 games, the Royals have scored 6 or more runs in 8 games, showcasing their offensive capability.
  • The Royals have won their last 2 home games against the White Sox, scoring a combined 13 runs and allowing only 2.
  • The White Sox have lost 9 of their last 10 games, indicating poor recent form.
  • The Royals have a home record of 33-18, significantly better than the White Sox’s away record of 10-39.

White Sox vs Royals

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Thanks to a three-run first inning for the Royals’ offense, they cruised to an easy 6-1 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were favored at -246 on the money line.

The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Jonathan Cannon for the White Sox, and he went just six innings while giving up four runs and took the loss. Brady Singer put together a good outing for the Royals, getting the win after going seven innings and not giving up a run.

Kansas City got a huge performance from Bobby Witt Jr., as he went 3/4 with a home run and scored three times. Both Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe each drove in two for the Royals’ offense.

Chicago has struggled this season, especially on the road, where they have a 10-39 record. They are currently on a six-game losing streak and have lost four straight series. Against the run line, the White Sox are 20-29 on the road and 5-3 as the favorite.

Overall, the White Sox have an over/under record of 44-52, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. When the total is set at 8.5 runs, their O/U record is 12-13. Heading into today’s game, the under has hit in two straight White Sox games.

Drew Thorpe Gets The Start For The White Sox

Through six starts, Drew Thorpe has a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 3.58 for the White Sox. He has made four quality starts this year and is coming off a start in which he gave up two earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Thorpe has been pitching well lately, as he hasn’t lost a game since May 31st. Opponents are batting .157 off the right-hander this season. Per nine innings, Thorpe is averaging 5.23 strikeouts and 4.13 walks. So far, he has a record of 2-1 on the road with an ERA of 5.53.

White Sox Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.2 runs per game. This is the worst mark in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .220, which is 20th in the league, and they have the league’s worst on-base percentage and OPS.

Paul DeJong is the White Sox’s leader in RBIs this season, with 37, and has also gone deep 16 times. His 16 homers is 11th in the league. Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. are tied for 2nd on the team with 11 homers apiece. Vaughn is batting .235 for the season, while Robert Jr. is at .232. Over his last three games, Martín Maldonado has gone 3/6 with two homers.

At home, the Royals have a 33-18 record this season, and they have been especially strong as favorites, going 19-7. Overall, they are 57-42 against the run line, with a +0.7 run margin per game. Kansas City is currently on a two-game winning streak and has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games.

In the AL Central, the Royals are six games behind the Guardians, holding a 54-45 record for the season. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs, and the over has hit in 10 of 29 games with an 8.5 run total. Today’s O/U line is set at 8.5 runs for their matchup against the White Sox.

Seth Lugo Gets The Start For The Royals

Seth Lugo is getting the start for the Royals today vs. the White Sox and comes into the game with a record of 11-4 and an ERA of 2.48. Looking at his overall numbers, Lugo has made 20 starts, and opponents are batting .226 this season. In his 20 appearances, Lugo has turned in 15 quality starts and is averaging 8.22 strikeouts per nine innings. Lugo has been much better on the road this season, coming in with a record of 7-2 and an ERA of 2.76. At home, his record is 4-2, with a 2.46 ERA.

Royals Offense Breakdown

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Bobby Witt Jr. has been on a tear for the Royals, hitting .332 for the season with 17 homers, which is 10th in the league. He has also been hot of late, going 11/23 in his last six games, including two homers. Salvador Perez has also been swinging a hot bat, going 7/20 in his last six games, with two homers. For the season, he is batting .283 with 17 homers.

As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. However, they have been much better at home, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league’s top team in terms of avoiding strikeouts. So far, the Royals have been one of the top home run-hitting teams in the league, but they are just 17th in the league in terms of team batting average.

 

White Sox vs Royals Prediction

 

Our predicted final score for this White Sox and Royals matchup is 5-4 in favor of the Royals. However, with the Royals being at -224 on the money line, we recommend taking the over at 8.5 runs.

Looking at the starting pitcher’s projections, Seth Lugo is projected to finish with five strikeouts compared to Drew Thorpe, who is projected to finish with four. We have Lugo finishing with a better chance to pick up a win than Thorpe.

Offensively, our projections have the Royals finishing with nine hits compared to the White Sox with eight. If you’re looking for some player props, you could look at the Royals to finish with more home runs, as they are projected to finish with six compared to the White Sox with four.

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

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