In this article, we will formulate a Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Thursday, April 4th at the Kaufmann Stadium. We will take a look at:
-The Chicago White Sox recent form and recent player performance
-The Kansas City Royals recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the White Sox and Royals.
White Sox Coming off a Win
The White Sox faced off against the Atlanta Braves in the last game, and they were able to secure the 3-2 victory. Designated Hitter Gavin Sheets finished with one hit and one RBI. He also had two walks. The White Sox are averaging 2.2 runs per game, while their pitching is giving up 4.4 goals per game. Getting the start for the White Sox will be Michael Soroka who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 7.20. Against the Tigers he went five innings giving up seven hits and four runs. The White Sox will meet the Guardians after this series.
Royals Coming off a Disappointing Loss
The Royals faced off against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday and the offense scored only three runs, and they gave up two runs in the bottom of the 9th to be defeated by one. Maikel Garcia had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. The Royals are averaging 4.0 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.33 runs per game. Getting the start for the Royals will be Seth Lugo, who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. The Royals will face the Astros and Mets following this series.
Kansas City Royals Team Facts
- The Royals have won each of their last seven night games against the White Sox following a loss.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Royals have won the first inning in each of their last four night games at Kauffman Stadium.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in each of their last 14 night games against American League opponents.
- The Royals have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Chicago White Sox Team Facts
- The White Sox have lost each of their last eight night games against the Royals following a win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last six games against American League opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four Thursday games as road underdogs.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last eight road games against American League opponents.
White Sox vs Royals Betting Prediction
The Royals are going to get the job done in this game. Lugo sits with an ERA of 0.00, and he’s going to step up in a big way here. The White Sox are averaging only 2.2 runs per game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Royals might only score four runs, but that is going to be the difference here as Kansas City gets the job done. Back Kansas City on the money line.