In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, May 14th at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 21-21 this year after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 6-5 and 6-5. In game two, Chicago blew an early 3-0 lead, but they scored the next three runs and hung on for the win. The White Sox recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Kelenic, who went 2-3 with two RBIs. Schultz allowed two hits and three earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Davis got the win and Dominguez picked up the save. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Mariners, but lost two out of three against the Angels before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.27 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 183 runs with a .233 batting average and a .323 on base percentage. Munetaka Murakami has led the White Sox with 15 home runs and 29 RBIs, while Colson Montgomery has added 11 home runs and 29 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Anthony Kay, who is 2-1 with a 4.89 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP over 35.0 innings pitched this year.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 19-24 this season after they lost game two by a score of 6-5 last night. Kansas City tied the game at three in the fourth inning, but they failed to score again until the ninth for the loss. The Royals recorded five hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Witt Jr, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Lugo allowed eight hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Schreiber allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Kansas City won two out of three against the Tigers and split four games with the Guardians.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.38 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 179 runs with a .241 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Bobby Witt has led the Royals with seven home runs and 22 RBIs, while Salvador Perez has added six home runs and 18 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Kris Bubic, who is 3-1 with a 3.50 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 46.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Royals have lost each of their last seven road games against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last 14 home games against American League opponents following a home win.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as road favorites against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Royals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as road favorites.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The White Sox have lost 14 of their last 15 Thursday night games at Rate Field.
- The Royals have won five of their last six night games at Rate Field following a road loss.
- The Royals have covered the run line in eight of their last nine Thursday night games as road favorites against American League opponents.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against the White Sox.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Royals and White Sox at Rate Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Royals’ last three games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Kris Bubic’s last six appearances as a starter.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Anthony Kay’s last five home appearances as a starter.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Miguel Vargas has hit at least one home run in five of the White Sox’s last 13 night games.
- Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last 15 games as underdogs.
- Munetaka Murakami ranks T3rd in the league in Home Runs (15) this season.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Bobby Witt Jr. has hit a home run in three of the Royals’ last four games.
- Kris Bubic has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six road appearances against AL opponents.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals’ last eight games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- Bobby Witt Jr. ranks T2nd in the league in Hits (52) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank 30th in the league for doubles this season (49).
- The White Sox rank 27th in the league for hits this season (321).
- The Royals rank 27th in the league for walks allowed this season (186).
- The Royals rank 22nd in the league for RBIs this season (172).
White Sox vs Royals Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored at least six runs in four of their last five games. The White Sox are 11-9 at home this year, while the Royals are 6-14 on the road. Kansas City has dropped three in a row and they have allowed 18 runs during that span. The Royals are starting Bubic, who has allowed three earned runs or fewer in four straight starts, while Kay has allowed 0, 2, 4, and 8 earned runs in his last four outings. Kay is trending in the right direction, but I am going to side with Bubic and the Royals here.