In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 26th 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 41-38 this year after they won two out of three against the Guardians by scores of 6-5, 2-1, and 3-4. In game three, Chicago erased a 3-1 deficit in the ninth inning, but couldn’t score in the 10th for the loss. The White Sox recorded 10 hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Montgomery, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Fedde allowed five hits and one earned run over 4.0 innings, while Taylor picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Chicago lost all three against the Tigers and two out of three against the Yankees.
This season, Chicago has a 4.33 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 364 runs with a .237 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 20 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 17 home runs and 45 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is David Sandlin, who is 1-1 with an 8.10 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 13.1 innings pitched this year.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 34-48 this season after they split four games with the Rays by scores of 2-1, 12-5, 3-5, and 2-13. In game four, Kansas City allowed the first 13 runs in the game and never had a chance in the ugly loss. The Royals recorded one hit and they were led by Jensen, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the game. Lugo allowed seven hits and seven earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Tolbert allowed five earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Kansas City won two out of three against the Cardinals, but lost two out of three against the Nationals before that.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.66 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .256 opponent batting average, while they have scored 350 runs with a .246 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Carter Jensen has led the Royals with 11 home runs and 42 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added 10 home runs and 32 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Stephen Kolek, who is 4-2 with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over 52.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Royals have lost each of their last 10 Friday night games at Rate Field.
- The White Sox have won each of their last seven home games following a loss.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven home games following a loss.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 night games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last eight games at Rate Field.
- The Royals have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games at Rate Field.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Royals and White Sox.
- The White Sox have lost 13 of their last 14 night games against the Royals following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in 10 of the White Sox’s last 11 games at Rate Field.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following an extra innings loss.
- The Royals have won the first inning in each of their last three games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Royals’ last nine night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the last five games between the Royals and White Sox at Rate Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of Stephen Kolek’s last nine appearances as a starter.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the White Sox’s last eight games as home favorites against American League opponents.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Teel has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last 10 Friday games.
- Colson Montgomery ranks T6th in the league in Home Runs (20) this season.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Michael Massey has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances with the Royals as underdogs against the White Sox.
- Carter Jensen has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances.
- Stephen Kolek has recorded four or more strikeouts in four of his five previous road appearances against AL opponents.
- Bobby Witt Jr. ranks 2nd in the league in Steals (28) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (110).
- The White Sox rank 27th in the league for hits this season (621).
- The Royals rank T2nd in the league for doubles this season (145).
- The Royals rank 27th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.256).
White Sox vs Royals Prediction
Kansas City comes into this matchup after losing three of their last five games and they have allowed 5+ runs in four of their last five. The Royals are 15-26 on the road this year, while the White Sox are 26-13 at home. Chicago has also lost three of their last five games and they have allowed 4+ runs in four of their last five. The White Sox are starting Sandlin, who has allowed 12 earned runs in his last 13.1 innings, while Kolek has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts, but did allow nine earned runs last time out. Take the over in this one.