The Chicago White Sox (62-59) take on the Kansas City Royals (49-74) Monday in a 1-game makeup at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is set 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: Royals lead 8-7
The White Sox snapped a 3-game losing streak against Cleveland Saturday before rain washed them out Sunday. Chicago is 6-4 in its last 10 games and 17-13 in the last 30. They are just 12-14 against left-handed starters, which they’ll face Monday.
The Royals lost 3 of 4 to the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend and are just 2-8 in their last 10. They are a somewhat respectable 29-34 at home and 22-26 within the division. They did take 3 of 4 against Chicago just 2 weeks ago at Kauffman.
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White Sox at Royals projected starters
RHP Michael Kopech vs. LHP Daniel Lynch
Kopech (4-9, 3.25 ERA) makes his 23rd start of the season. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 110 2/3 IP.
- Is 0-1 with a 2.81 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 6.2 K/9 in 3 career starts against Royals
- Struggles slightly on the road with a 3.64 ERA, 1.43 WHIP vs. 2.97 ERA and 1.01 WHIP at home
Lynch (4-8, 4.52 ERA) makes his 20th start of the season. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 93 2/3 IP.
- Great against White Sox in 2 starts at their place this season with 11 1/3 shutout innings, 8 H, 2 BB and 14 K
- Struggles a bit at home with a 5.22 ERA and 1.36 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 8:14 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): White Sox -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Royals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+105) | Royals +1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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White Sox at Royals picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 5, Royals 3
Money line
The White Sox should benefit from the extra day off due to Sunday’s rainout, and I look for them to take this game over late. Lynch shut them down twice at their place earlier this season, but he isn’t as effective at home. Kopech hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER to the Royals in any of his 3 career starts against them. So take the WHITE SOX (-155).
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Run line/Against the spread
When the White Sox win, it’s usually by more than 1 run as 9 of their last 12 wins have been by 2 or more runs. Kansas City has the 3rd-worst bullpen ERA at 4.69 to help them along. The White Sox are 31-29 on the RL on the road this season, which isn’t bad for a team just 3 games over .500 overall. Take the WHITE SOX -1.5 (+105) for a HALF UNIT.
Over/Under
Both teams have been Under teams at 4-5-1 and 4-6 O/U the last 10 games, respectively. The White Sox have gone Under in 3 of 4, and the Royals went Under in 4 of 5. The Under is 4-0-1 in Kopech’s last 5 road starts. The Under is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings in Kansas City. Take the UNDER 8.5 (-112).
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