- The White Sox (63-65) are -140 favorites vs the Royals (52-77)
- Royals starting pitcher: Brady Singer (7-4), 3.15 ERA
- White Sox starting pitcher: Lucas Giolito (10-7), 5.13 ERA
- Watch the game on NBCS-CHI
The Kansas City Royals (+115) visit Guaranteed Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (-140) on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm 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 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Royals are 52-74 against the spread (ATS), while the White Sox are 55-71 ATS.
Royals vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Royals | +1.5 -175 | O 8 -115 | +115 |
| White Sox | -1.5 +145 | U 8 -105 | -140 |
Royals vs White Sox Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the White Sox will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 65.1% 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.
Looking for a first bet offer up to $1,000? Bet now on White Sox vs Royals and all MLB games with BetMGM
Best Royals Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Kyle Isbel has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 16 away games (+13.55 Units / 44% ROI)
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 24 away games (+12.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Salvador Perez has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 38 away games (+11.75 Units / 21% ROI)
- Nick Pratto has hit the Singles Under in his last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- Kyle Isbel has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 16 away games (+10.90 Units / 64% ROI)
Best White Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Jose Abreu has hit the Singles Over in 58 of his last 85 games (+27.45 Units / 27% ROI)
- Jose Abreu has hit the Hits Over in 60 of his last 87 games (+19.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Jose Abreu has hit the RBIs Under in 49 of his last 64 games at home (+18.70 Units / 15% ROI)
- Danny Mendick has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+15.60 Units / 142% ROI)
- Eloy Jimenez has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+15.50 Units / 39% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Royals Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 44 of their last 75 games (+17.10 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 19 of their last 36 games (+5.85 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 11 of their last 27 away games (+2.55 Units / 9% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the White Sox: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 69 of their last 128 games (+13.60 Units / 10% ROI)
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 60-66 against the Run Line (-17.55 Units / -10.69% ROI).
- 52-74 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.5 Units / -7.09% ROI
- 63-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.85 Units / -1.34% ROI
- 59-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.75 Units / -7.71% ROI
White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 55-71 against the Run Line (-17.6 Units / -11.71% ROI).
- 62-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.25 Units / -10.75% ROI
- 56-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.7 Units / -7.03% ROI
- 61-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Brady Singer: Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a swing rate of just 23% (244/1,057) against Brady Singer on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 144 total IP; League Avg: 31% — second Percentile.
Brady Singer has thrown his slider 36% of the time (816/2,274) vs left-handed batters since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 144 total SL; League Avg: 17% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a swing rate of just 37% (1,082/2,947) against Brady Singer in non-two strike counts since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 144 total IP; League Avg: 43% — first Percentile.
Left-handed batters are hitting just .122 (6-for-49) against Brady Singer this month (5 games) — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .235 — 96th Percentile.
Lucas Giolito: White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Lucas Giolito has thrown his changeup 36% of the time (393/1,083) when he’s behind in the count since the start of last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 17% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of 27% (44/163) against Lucas Giolito on inside fastballs this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 63 total IP; League Avg: 15% — 99th Percentile.
Lucas Giolito has allowed an OPS of .951 (306 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 63 total IP; League Avg: .711 — first Percentile.
Lucas Giolito has allowed a slugging percentage of .569 (157 Total Bases / 276 ABs) against right-handed batters this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 63 total IP; League Avg: .404 — second Percentile.
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox
The Royals are just 7-55 (.113) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .203.
The Royals are just 4-34 (.105) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.
The Royals are 8-4 (.667) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Royals are just 32-37 (.464) at home this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .529.
White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
The White Sox are just 5-48 (.094) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .203.
The White Sox are 58-17 (.773) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .703.
The White Sox are just 8-26 (.235) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .290.
The White Sox are just 6-8 (.429) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Royals Hitting Stats & Trends
Royals hitters have just 580 strikeouts in 2,975 PA’s (20%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Royals hitters have an OPS of just .978 (2,074 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.084.
Royals hitters have an OPS of just .483 (346 PA’s) on the road this month (10 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .691.
Royals hitters are slugging just .372 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .444.
White Sox Hitting Stats & Trends
White Sox hitters have an OBP of .344 (1,005 PA’s) against LHP this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .316.
The White Sox are batting just .165 in lefty-lefty matchups since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .227.
White Sox hitters have pulled just 41% of balls they’ve put into play against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.
White Sox hitters have drawn 28 walks in 613 PA’s (5%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Royals Pitching Stats & Trends
The Royals have won just 7% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 16% with runners in scoring position this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 21%.
Royals pitchers have thrown at least two strikes in their first three pitches to 60% of opposing batters this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.
Royals pitchers have walked 486 of 5,001 batters (10%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
White Sox Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against White Sox pitchers since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against White Sox pitchers over the last 14 days (12 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.
White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes since the start of last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 11% with runners in scoring position over the last 14 days (12 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 21%.
White Sox vs. Royals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Joseph Kelly (White Sox): Knee, Day-to-Day
- Yasmani Grandal (White Sox): Knee, D10
- Kyle Crick (White Sox): Elbow, D60
- Jonathan Stiever (White Sox): Lat, D60
- Michael Kopech (White Sox): Knee, D15
- Timothy Anderson (White Sox): Finger, D10
- Yoán Moncada (White Sox): Hamstring, D10
- Garrett Crochet (White Sox): Elbow, D60
- Aaron Bummer (White Sox): Lat, D15
- Daniel Mendick (White Sox): Knee, D60
- Joshua Staumont (Royals): Bicep, D15
- Taylor Clarke (Royals): Oblique, D15
- Angel Zerpa (Royals): Knee, D60
- Raúl Mondesi (Royals): Knee, D60
- Jacob Brentz (Royals): Flexor, D60
- Tyler Zuber (Royals): Shoulder, D60
- Edward Olivares (Royals): Quad, D60
- Vincent Pasquantino (Royals): Shoulder, D10
- Donald Greinke (Royals): Forearm, D15
Looking for a first bet offer up to $1,000? Bet now on White Sox vs Royals and all MLB games with BetMGM
Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM
At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated MLB betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.