Royals vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Chicago White Sox (2-14) hope to avoid their sixth straight defeat when they host the Kansas City Royals (11-6) Wednesday at 5:40 PM ET on NBCS-CHI. The Royals are listed as -162 favorites, while the White Sox are +136 underdogs as they try to snap their losing skid.

Michael Wacha will get the ball for Kansas City while Chicago will counter with Erick Fedde.

Royals vs. White Sox Odds

  • Royals odds to win: -162
  • White Sox odds to win: +136
  • Spread: Royals -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
  • Time: 5:40 PM ET
  • TV: NBCS-CHI
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    Who Will Win Royals vs. White Sox?

    Royals and White Sox Betting Trends

    The Royals have been the moneyline favorite six total times this season. They’ve finished 5-1 in those games.

    Kansas City has played four times as moneyline favorites with odds of -162 or shorter, and won in each game.

    The White Sox have been underdogs in 16 games this season and won two (12.5%) of those contests.

    This season, Chicago has won two of its 10 games, or 20%, when it’s the underdog by at least +136 on the moneyline.

    The Royals have played in 17 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total six times (6-10-1).

    So far this season, the White Sox and their opponents have hit the over in six of their 16 games with a total.

    Royals Stats & Insights

    The Royals rank 12th in runs scored with 87, 5.1 per game.

    Kansas City averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB action with 21 total home runs.

    The Royals’ .247 batting average is 10th-best in the majors.

    Kansas City’s batters strike out 7.9 times per game, the fourth-fewest strikeouts in baseball.

    The pitching staff for the Royals has a collective 7.6 K/9, the fourth-worst in the majors.

    Kansas City has a 2.87 team ERA that ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.

    White Sox Stats & Insights

    The White Sox have scored 34 runs (just 2.1 per game) this season, which ranks last in MLB.

    Chicago’s eight home runs rank last in MLB this season.

    The White Sox have a team batting average of just .196 this season, which ranks 29th among MLB teams.

    Chicago ranks 11th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.7 Ks per contest.

    The White Sox have an 8.4 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 20th in the big leagues.

    Chicago has pitched to a 4.79 ERA this season, which ranks 26th in baseball.

    Royals Key Players to Watch

    Wacha (1-1 with a 4.00 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Royals, his fourth of the season.

    Bobby Witt Jr. leads Kansas City with four home runs this season. He’s batting .314 with eight RBI.

    Salvador Perez leads Kansas City in home runs with four, runs batted in with 15 and a batting average of .339.

    Vinnie Pasquantino has collected 14 base hits, an OBP of .344 and a slugging percentage of .473 this season.

    MJ Melendez has 13 hits and an OBP of .345 to go with a slugging percentage of .529 this season.

    White Sox Key Players to Watch

    The White Sox will send Fedde (0-0) to the mound for his fourth start this season.

    Gavin Sheets has racked up a team-high two home runs and eight runs batted in.

    Robbie Grossman has a double and nine walks while hitting .194.

    Braden Shewmake is batting .217 with a double, a home run and a walk.

    Korey Lee is hitting .259 with a double, a home run and a walk.

    Royals and White Sox Injuries

    Royals: Michael Massey: 10 Day IL (Back), Carlos Hernandez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Jake Brentz: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Josh Taylor: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

    White Sox: Luis Robert: 10 Day IL (Hip), John Brebbia: 15 Day IL (Calf), Max Stassi: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jimmy Lambert: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jesse Scholtens: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Matt Foster: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Shane Drohan: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoán Moncada: 60 Day IL (Abductor)

    Royals vs. White Sox Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Royals 5, White Sox 3
  • Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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