The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals will greet each other to start their second half of the season. This weekend is the third series of the year between the AL Central rivals. Kansas City took the first two comfortably.
On Friday night, the visiting Southsiders will turn to Chris Flexen (2-8, 4.82 ERA) for the start. Kansas City will counter with Michael Wacha (6-6. 3.83 ERA) for the third time against Chicago.
One of these teams will walk away with a win tonight. Who will it be?
Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Odds
Team |
Spread |
Total |
MoneyLine |
| Chicago White Sox | +1.5 (-108) | Over 8.5 (-122) | +185 |
| Kansas City Royals | -1.5 (-112) | Under 8.5 (+102) | -225 |
**Odds Subject to Change** |
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Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Match Details
- Fixture: Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals
- Date and Time: Friday, July 19, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. EST
- Location: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Chicago White Sox | vs. | Kansas City Royals |
| 27-71 | Record | 52-45 |
| 3.19 | Runs/G | 4.56 |
| .220 | BA | .247 |
| .282 | OBP | .306 |
| .347 | SLG | .406 |
| .629 | OPS | .712 |
| 85 | HR | 101 |
| 63 | SB | 80 |
| 4.57 | ERA | 3.80 |
| 1.368 | WHIP | 1.274 |
| 17 | Saves | 24 |
| .983 | Fielding % | .987 |
Key Stats
Chicago White Sox
- The White Sox have lost seven of eight, including their last four
- Chicago has the worst record in the majors
- This offense ranks last in runs per game, OBP, slugging, and OPS
- Chicago has a 12-game losing streak when Flexen starts
- Flexen limited the Royals to three runs in 6.1 innings during an April start
- White Sox relievers are 28th in ERA, 25th in FIP, and 24th in WAR
Kansas City Royals
- Kansas City is 6-1 against the White Sox this season
- The Royals are third in strikeout percentage but 27th in walk percentage
- This team has the seventh-most stolen bases
- Wacha has a 1.38 ERA against the White Sox after two starts
- Royals relievers are 21st in ERA, 22nd in FIP, and 21st in WAR
Prediction
There’s a reason that the lines keep moving in Kansas City’s favor. This White Sox team is the worst in baseball. Flexen already has a loss to the Royals this season. Wacha has as many starts as runs allowed against Chicago in 2024.
That says nothing of the massive offensive disparity either. This is a clear mismatch. The Royals are already 6-1 against Chicago with five multi-run victories. That includes a perfect 4-0 at home and a 20-5 aggregate there. Bet on Kansas City to dominate.
Final Pick
Kansas City Royals -1.5 (-112)
About the Author
André is a University of Connecticut graduate. He has been in sports journalism since December 2020. Follow Andre on Twitter at @TowerTalkSports. You can read and follow Andre’s betting picks at Winners and Whiners. He is also an NFL reporter for GiveMeSport.com.
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