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The Chicago White Sox (+155) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (-190) on April 9, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 pm in Kansas City, MO.
This season, the White Sox are 4-8 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 6-6 ATS.
White Sox vs Royals Starting Pitchers Today:
- White Sox starting pitcher: Anthony Kay 0-0, 3.86 ERA
- Royals starting pitcher: Seth Lugo 1-0, 1.59 ERA
White Sox vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| White Sox | +1.5 -130 | O 9.5 -120 | +155 |
| Royals | -1.5 +110 | U 9.5 +100 | -190 |
White Sox vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Royals will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 62.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best White Sox Player Prop Bets Today:
- Munetaka Murakami has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 6 away games (+12.60 Units / 210% ROI)
- Colson Montgomery has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 20 games (+6.85 Units / 34% ROI)
- Colson Montgomery has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+6.75 Units / 21% ROI)
- Colson Montgomery has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+5.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- Munetaka Murakami has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 5 of his last 6 away games (+4.30 Units / 62% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Carter Jensen has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 games (+18.80 Units / 188% ROI)
- Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+13.15 Units / 69% ROI)
- Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 15 games (+10.05 Units / 56% ROI)
- Salvador Perez has hit the RBIs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+8.95 Units / 31% ROI)
- Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.80 Units / 48% ROI)
White Sox Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 28 of their last 45 away games (+7.95 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 40 away games (+7.05 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+6.85 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 away games (+5.60 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.15 Units / 22% ROI)
Royals Best Bets Today:
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+10.25 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games (+7.20 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 45 games at home (+5.95 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+3.75 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.60 Units / 11% ROI)
White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the White Sox are 5-7 against the Run Line (-5.45 Units / -31.59% ROI).
- 4-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.45 Units / -20.42% ROI
- 8-4 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.5 Units / 26.52% ROI
- 4-8 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.9 Units / -37.12% ROI
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Royals are 6-6 against the Run Line (-1.85 Units / -10.42% ROI).
- 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / -19.57% ROI
- 4-8 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.85 Units / -36.47% ROI
- 8-4 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.65 Units / 27.86% ROI
White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
The White Sox are just 89-24 (.788) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .904.
The White Sox are just 84-39 (.683) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .866.
The White Sox are just 54-12 (.818) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .908.
The White Sox are just 64-166 (.278) after a loss since the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .492.
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox
The Royals are 64-5 (.928) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .875.
The Royals were 34-8 (.810) when they hit 2 or more home runs in the 2025 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .699.
The Royals are just 4-69 (.055) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .092.
The Royals were 73-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .956.
White Sox Hitting Stats & Trends
The White Sox have a winning percentage of just 27% on the road since the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
The White Sox won only 33% of their road games in the 2025 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.
White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .292 (8,958 PA’s) at home since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB.
The White Sox have a winning percentage of just 31% since the 2024 season — lowest in MLB.
Royals Hitting Stats & Trends
Royals hitters struck out in just 17% of their PA’s against RHP in the 2025 season — best in MLB.
Royals hitters struck out in just 18% of their PA’s in the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB.
Royals hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s against RHP since the 2025 season — best in MLB.
Royals hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB.
White Sox Pitching Stats & Trends
White Sox pitchers have an ERA of 8.63 (49.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB.
The White Sox have won just 9% of road games in which their opponents scored first since the 2024 season — lowest in MLB.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 21% against White Sox pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
White Sox pitchers walked 10% of batters in the 2025 season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Royals Pitching Stats & Trends
The Royals pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.7 MPH in the 2025 season (4,135 balls in play) — tied for best in MLB
Royals pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of 88.7 MPH (4,135 batted balls) in the 2025 season — tied for best in MLB.
Royals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% in close and late situations since the 2024 season — lowest in MLB.
Royals pitchers induced opposing hitters to ground into 117 double plays in 1,111 opportunities (10%) in the 2025 season — 4th best in MLB.
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