The Chicago White Sox (56-55) and Kansas City Royals (46-66) tangle Thursday in the finale of a 4-game series at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 7-7
The White Sox are 10-9 since the All-Star break. Chicago bats have been sluggish, but Sox pitching has been sharp. The Pale Hose own a 3.63 ERA in the 2nd half.
The Royals have pitched well in this series (8 runs allowed in 3 games), and they have been outstanding at home over the last month. Kansas City is 12-6 in its last 18 games at Kauffman Stadium. The K.C. offense has clocked a .787 OPS over those 18 games.
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White Sox at Royals projected starters
RHP Dylan Cease vs. RHP Zack Greinke
Cease (12-4, 1.98 ERA) is making his 23rd start of the season. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 in 122 2/3 IP.
- On a historic roll and has not allowed more than 1 ER in a start since May 24. Owns an 0.59 ERA over that 76-inning stretch
- Has held current K.C. bats to a whiff-heavy .593 aggregate OPS
Greinke (3-7, 4.58 ERA) has logged 1.33 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 5.1 K/9 in 18 starts (92 1/3 IP).
- Has faced the White Sox twice this season, allowing 5 R in 11 2/3 IP
- Current Chicago batters own a career aggregate .636 OPS against him
- Has dominated at home, posing a 2.23 ERA, 1.08 WHIP
White Sox at Royals odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:32 a.m. ET.
- Money line: White Sox -190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Royals +155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (-108) | Royals +1.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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White Sox at Royals picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 4, Royals 3
Money line
Greinke is coming off his highest pitch count since mid-May, and he’s backed by the more fatigued bullpen — especially at the back end — on this matinee get-away day.
BACK THE WHITE SOX (-190). A partial-unit play is suggested, unless the tag drifts down to -180.
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Run line/Against the spread
Not enough trust in the ChiSox offense: PASS.
Over/Under
Batting and pitching figures — expected vs. actual — crisscross in multiple key areas. PASS.
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