In this article, we will formulate a Royals vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, May 8, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox (10-27, 3-16 Away) surprisingly won the series against the Houston Astros, but lost the opening three games of the series against the Royals and are trying to avoid getting swept here. Jonathan Cannon took the loss in the latest 2-1 defeat after allowing two runs on nine hits with one strikeout and no walks in 6.0 innings.
This year, the White Sox average 3.46 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .216/.294/.321 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the White Sox’s staff has a 4.07 ERA (18th) and 1.37 WHIP (23rd). Luis Robert Jr. leads the White Sox with a .190 batting average, five home runs, and 16 RBI this season.
Davis Martin will take the mound for the White Sox on Thursday. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 1-3 record in six starts this year with a 3.52 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 38.1 innings.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals (22-16, 14-5 Home) are playing their best baseball of the season, as they recorded five straight wins. They also won four straight series against the Rockies, Astros, Rays, and Orioles, while they will win this one against the White Sox, as well. Bobby Witt Jr. led the team in Wednesday’s 2-1 victory with a two-run homer, while Michael Wacha got the win after allowing no runs on three hits with five strikeouts and one walk over 7.0 innings of work.
This season, the Royals average 3.39 runs per game (27th in the MLB) on a .239/.301/.362 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Royals’ staff has a 2.99 ERA (2nd) and 1.18 WHIP (6th). Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with a .210 batting average, six home runs, and 22 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Royals is Kris Bubic, who is 3-2 in seven starts this season, with a 1.98 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 41.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Royals’ last seven home games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the White Sox’s last four games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last six games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last six games against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Royals rank 27th in the league for home runs this season (27).
- The Royals rank 4th in the league for runs allowed this season (123).
- The White Sox rank T28th in the league for home runs this season (26).
- The White Sox rank T28th in the league for triples this season (1).
Royals vs White Sox Prediction
The Royals won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters and are on a nine-game winning streak against the White Sox. Eight of those ten duels went Under, which was the case in each game of this series. Considering the pitching matchup, I expect another low-scoring affair on Thursday. Kris Bubic registered three shutouts in seven starts this year, while Davis Martin did so on three occasions. The Royals have one of the best defenses and one of the worst offenses in the MLB, so I am going with Under.