In this article we will formulate a Royals vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, April 9th at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 5-7 this season after they lost two out of three against the Guardians by scores of 4-2, 1-2, and 2-10. In their game three loss, Kansas City allowed the first four runs in the game, but they did cut the deficit to 4-2, before the wheels fell off late in the game. The Royals recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Witt Jr, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Ragans allowed two hits and three earned runs over 0.2 innings for the loss, while Cruz allowed five earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Kansas City lost two out of three against the Brewers, but did win two out of three against the Twins before that.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.64 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and a .255 opponent batting average, while they have scored 45 runs with a .233 batting average and a .321 on base percentage. Jonathan India has led the Royals with two home runs and eight RBIs, while Kyle Isbel has added two home runs and five RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Seth Lugo, who is 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP over 11.1 innings pitched this season.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 4-8 this season after they lost all three against the Orioles by scores of 1-2, 2-4, and 3-5. In their game three loss, Chicago led 2-0 in the second inning and 3-2 in the fifth, but they allowed two runs in the sixth and one in the ninth for the loss. The White Sox recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Harris and Acuna, who both had one RBI. Burke allowed two hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the no decision, while Sims was charged with the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Chicago won all three against the Blue Jays, but lost two out of three against the Marlins before that.
This season, Chicago has a 5.45 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP and a .263 opponent batting average, while they have scored 41 runs with a .207 batting average and a .291 on base percentage. Munetaka Murakami has led the White Sox with four home runs and seven RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added one home run and seven RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Anthony Kay, who is 0-0 with a 4.00 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 9.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Royals have won each of their last 14 home games against the White Sox.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last 13 games against the Royals following a loss.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last seven home games against the White Sox following a loss.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against the Royals following a loss.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight Thursday road games.
- The White Sox have lost the first inning in three of their last four games at Kauffman Stadium.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won each of their last six games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The White Sox have covered the run line each of their last 10 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games as favorites.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games.
- The White Sox have won the first inning in four of their last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Twelve of the last 13 games between the White Sox and Royals at Kauffman Stadium have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the White Sox’s last four road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last five home games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last four games at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan India has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
- Seth Lugo has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances in night games.
- Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals’ last 21 games against the White Sox.
- Bobby Witt Jr. ranks T1st in the league in Steals (7) this season.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run in three of his last nine road appearances against former teams.
- Austin Hays has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with his team as an underdog against AL opponents.
- Munetaka Murakami ranks T5th in the league in Home Runs (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Royals rank T3rd in the league for steals this season (14).
- The Royals rank T26th in the league for home runs allowed this season (15).
- The White Sox rank 30th in the league for doubles this season (11).
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for RBIs this season (36).
Royals vs White Sox Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup after getting swept by the Orioles in their last series, but they had plenty of chances to win at least two of those games. The White Sox are 1-5 on the road this year, while the Royals are 3-3 at home. Kansas City has lost three of their last four games and they have scored three total runs in their last two contests. The Royals will have Lugo on the mound, who has started the season pitching very well, while Anthony Kay has been decent, but hasn’t made it to five innings in either start. Take the Royals -1.5 here.