- The White Sox (56-54) are -140 favorites vs the Royals (45-66)
- White Sox starting pitcher: Johnny Cueto (4-5), 2.90 ERA
- Royals starting pitcher: Kristofer Bubic (2-6), 5.26 ERA
- Watch the game on Fox Sports 1
The Chicago White Sox (-140) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (+115) on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City.
The White Sox are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+115).
The White Sox vs Royals Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the White Sox are 56-54 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 52-59 ATS.
White Sox vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| White Sox | -1.5 +115 | O 8.5 +100 | -140 |
| Royals | +1.5 -140 | U 8.5 -120 | +115 |
White Sox vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the White Sox will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 76.5% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the White Sox and Royals and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best White Sox Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted 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 Singles Over in 45 of his last 67 games (+20.55 Units / 27% ROI)
- Jose Abreu has hit the Hits Over in 50 of his last 69 games (+19.20 Units / 13% ROI)
- Danny Mendick has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+15.60 Units / 142% ROI)
- Dylan Cease has hit the Earned Runs Under in 16 of his last 18 games (+13.95 Units / 60% ROI)
- Danny Mendick has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 19 games (+12.45 Units / 42% ROI)
Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Under in 33 of his last 64 games (+12.65 Units / 15% ROI)
- Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the RBIs Under in 19 of his last 23 games (+10.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- Hunter Dozier has hit the RBIs Under in 16 of his last 19 games at home (+10.05 Units / 25% ROI)
- Whit Merrifield has hit the Runs Under in 32 of his last 48 games at home (+9.05 Units / 13% ROI)
- Hunter Dozier has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 19 games at home (+8.55 Units / 28% ROI)
Royals vs White Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 0.5 +450 | 0.5 -1000 |
| Hunter Dozier | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 +375 | 0.5 -700 |
| Michael A. Taylor | 0.5 +775 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 +550 | 0.5 -1200 |
Royals vs White Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.5 +170 | 1.5 -250 |
| Hunter Dozier | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +160 |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Michael A. Taylor | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +135 |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +150 |
Royals vs White Sox RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -250 |
| Hunter Dozier | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -275 |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -225 |
| Michael A. Taylor | 0.5 +225 | 0.5 -350 |
| Michael Massey | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -275 |
Royals vs White Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Bubic | 4.5 +105 | 4.5 -150 |
| Johnny Cueto | 3.5 -150 | 3.5 +105 |
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 60 of their last 110 games (+14.45 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 43 games (+7.70 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+1.45 Units / 3% ROI)
- The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 8 games (+0.20 Units / 2% 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 36 of their last 57 games (+18.90 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 38 games (+9.65 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 50 games (+6.65 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 51 games (+5.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games (+4.55 Units / 24% ROI)
White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the White Sox have gone 48-62 against the Run Line (-14.55 Units / -11.1% ROI).
- 56-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.7 Units / -7.28% ROI
- 49-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.3 Units / -7.71% ROI
- 54-49 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.4 Units / 0.33% ROI
Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the White Sox have gone 52-59 against the Run Line (-17.7 Units / -12.12% ROI).
- 45-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.05 Units / -10.13% ROI
- 53-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.55 Units / -5.37% ROI
- 54-53 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.65 Units / -3.79% ROI
Johnny Cueto: White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Left-handed batters are hitting .438 (7-for-16) against Johnny Cueto this month (1 games) — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .244 — fourth Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 15% (20/129) against Johnny Cueto on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 54 total IP; League Avg: 26% — second Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 14% (18/128) against Johnny Cueto with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 54 total IP; League Avg: 25% — first Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 17% (119/696) against Johnny Cueto this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 54 total IP; League Avg: 25% — third Percentile.
Kristofer Bubic: Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Kris Bubic has allowed an OPS of 1.097 (344 PA’s) versus the top of the order since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total IP; League Avg: .769 — 0 Percentile.
Opponents have a chase percentage of just 16% (208/1,277) against Kris Bubic in non-two strike counts since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 0 Percentile.
Kris Bubic has induced opposing hitters to ground into 32 double plays in 173 opportunities (18%) since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total IP; League Avg: 11% — 99th Percentile.
Kris Bubic has allowed an OPS of 1.071 (429 PA’s) versus the top of the order since the start of 2020 — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 164 total IP; League Avg: .759 — 0 Percentile.
White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Royals
The White Sox are just 5-40 (.111) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.
The White Sox are 18-3 (.857) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .710.
The White Sox are 51-14 (.785) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .707.
The White Sox are just 5-28 (.152) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .282.
Royals Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox
The Royals are just 3-29 (.094) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.
The Royals are just 1-52 (.019) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.
The Royals are just 11-33 (.250) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — tied for 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .282.
The Royals are just 26-32 (.448) at home this season — 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .528.
White Sox Hitting Stats & Trends
The White Sox are batting .369 in hitter’s counts since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .338.
White Sox hitters have drawn 190 walks in 3,331 PA’s (6%) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
The White Sox are batting .258 on the road since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .240.
White Sox hitters have drawn 44 walks in 988 PA’s (4%) when leading off an inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Royals Hitting Stats & Trends
Royals hitters have an OBP of .500 (36 PA’s) against LHP this month (6 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .299.
Royals hitters have drawn 9 walks in 36 PA’s (25%) against LHP this month (6 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Royals hitters have just 534 strikeouts in 2,793 PA’s (19%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Royals hitters have just 206 strikeouts in 1,100 PA’s (19%) against LHP this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
White Sox Pitching Stats & Trends
White Sox pitchers have walked 61 of 986 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
White Sox pitchers have walked 380 of 4,192 batters (9%) this season — tied for 4th 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%.
Royals Pitching Stats & Trends
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 walked 419 of 4,291 batters (10%) this season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
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: 63%.
Royals pitchers have a strike rate of just 62% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.
Royals vs. White Sox Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- 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
- Kyle Crick (White Sox): Elbow, D15
- Jonathan Stiever (White Sox): Lat, D60
- Vincent Velasquez (White Sox): Finger, D15
- Timothy Anderson (White Sox): Finger, D10
- Garrett Crochet (White Sox): Elbow, D60
- Aaron Bummer (White Sox): Lat, D15
- Daniel Mendick (White Sox): Knee, D60
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