Royals vs White Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 3

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  • The White Sox (52-51) are -135 favorites vs the Royals (41-63)
  • Royals starting pitcher: Brady Singer (4-3), 3.50 ERA
  • White Sox starting pitcher: Michael Lynn (1-4), 6.42 ERA
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI

The Kansas City Royals (+110) visit Guaranteed Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (-135) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm EDT in Chicago.

The White Sox are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Royals vs White Sox Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Royals are 41-63 against the spread (ATS), while the White Sox are 46-57 ATS.

Royals vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Royals+1.5 -175O 8.5 -105+110
White Sox -1.5 +145U 8.5 -115-135

Royals vs White Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the White Sox will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 75.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Royals and White Sox and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Royals Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 22 games (+16.45 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Andrew Benintendi has hit the Singles Over in 28 of his last 38 away games (+14.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Whit Merrifield has hit the Runs Over in 23 of his last 35 away games (+13.35 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Under in 29 of his last 57 games (+10.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Andrew Benintendi has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 20 away games (+10.30 Units / 31% ROI)

Best White Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Jose Abreu has hit the Hits Over in 47 of his last 62 games (+22.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Jose Abreu has hit the Singles Over in 41 of his last 60 games (+20.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Jose Abreu has hit the RBIs Under in 41 of his last 53 games at home (+17.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Danny Mendick has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+15.60 Units / 142% ROI)
  • Jake Burger has hit the RBIs Over in 12 of his last 17 games at home (+15.20 Units / 89% ROI)

White Sox vs Royals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Vaughn 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Eloy Jimenez 0.5 +280 0.5 -450
Jose Abreu 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
Josh Harrison 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Seby Zavala 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000

White Sox vs Royals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Vaughn 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Eloy Jimenez 0.5 -300 0.5 +195
Josh Harrison 0.5 -225 0.5 +150
Seby Zavala 0.5 -155 0.5 +110
Tim Anderson 1.5 +140 1.5 -200

White Sox vs Royals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Vaughn 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Eloy Jimenez 0.5 +125 0.5 -185
Jose Abreu 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Josh Harrison 0.5 +200 0.5 -300
Seby Zavala 0.5 +195 0.5 -300

White Sox vs Royals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lance Lynn 6.5 +105 6.5 -150
Brady Singer 5.5 +115 5.5 -160
  • The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 19 of their last 26 away games (+17.15 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 away games (+7.90 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 18 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 24 away games (+5.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 31 of their last 51 games at home (+11.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games at home (+4.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games (+1.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+0.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 8 of their last 15 games (+0.35 Units / 2% ROI)

Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 47-57 against the Run Line (-19.45 Units / -14.28% ROI).

  • 41-63 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.1 Units / -12.59% ROI
  • 50-50 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.15 Units / -4.51% ROI
  • 50-50 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.3 Units / -4.61% ROI

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 46-57 against the Run Line (-12.15 Units / -9.8% ROI).

  • 52-51 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -7.77% ROI
  • 48-49 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.75 Units / -4.21% ROI
  • 49-48 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.5 Units / -3.06% ROI

Opponents are hitting just .093 (4-for-43) against Brady Singer — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .248 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitless in 30 AB’s against Brady Singer with two-strikes — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .166 — 100th Percentile.

Brady Singer has struck out 48% (16/33) of left-handed batters he faced — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Brady Singer has a strikeout rate of 71% (22 SO in 31 PAs) with two-strikes — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 42% — 100th Percentile.

Michael Lynn: White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 17% (48/275) against Lance Lynn since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 132 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 99th Percentile.

Lance Lynn has allowed an OBP of just .246 (419 PA’s) against right-handed batters since the start of last season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 132 total IP; League Avg: .306 — 97th Percentile.

Lance Lynn has allowed an OPS of just .573 (422 PA’s) against right-handed batters since the start of last season — 7th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 132 total IP; League Avg: .718 — 94th Percentile.

Lance Lynn has allowed an OBP of just .200 (25 PA’s) against right-handed batters — tied for 5th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .316 — 95th Percentile.

Royals Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Royals are just 2-28 (.067) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.

The Royals are just 5-47 (.096) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.

The Royals are just 1-49 (.020) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.

The Royals are just 31-4 (.886) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .913.

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

The White Sox are just 5-39 (.114) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.

The White Sox are just 5-6 (.455) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The White Sox are 17-3 (.850) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .709.

The White Sox are just 3-44 (.064) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.

Royals hitters have just 528 strikeouts in 2,764 PA’s (19%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Royals hitters are slugging just .357 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .447.

Royals hitters have an OPS of just .984 (1,937 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.085.

Royals hitters have 27 extra-base hits out of 108 total hits (just 25%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The White Sox are batting .396 in hitter’s counts this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .337.

The White Sox are batting .272 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .241.

The White Sox are batting .279 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

The White Sox are batting .267 against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Royals pitchers have walked 401 of 4,029 batters (10%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% with runners in scoring position this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% since the start of last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

White Sox pitchers have walked 361 of 3,945 batters (9%) this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against White Sox pitchers since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

White Sox vs. Royals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Kyle Crick (White Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Jonathan Stiever (White Sox): Lat, D60
  • Vincent Velasquez (White Sox): Finger, D15
  • Garrett Crochet (White Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Aaron Bummer (White Sox): Lat, D15
  • Reynaldo López (White Sox): Back, D15
  • Daniel Mendick (White Sox): Knee, D60
  • Gavin Sheets (White Sox): Ankle, Day-to-Day
  • Angel Zerpa (Royals): Knee, D60
  • Raúl Mondesi (Royals): Knee, D60
  • Jacob Brentz (Royals): Flexor, D60
  • Tyler Zuber (Royals): Shoulder, D60
  • Edward Olivares (Royals): Quad, D10

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