Royals vs White Sox Prediction - MLB Picks 5/20/23

Chicago White Sox (16-29) vs Kansas City Royals (14-31)

Game Info: Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 2:10 pm (Guaranteed Rate Field)

Lucas Giolito (2-3) (3.86) vs Jordan Lyles (0-7) (6.79)

Betting Odds: Chicago White Sox -196 / Kansas City Royals +150 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at Guaranteed Rate Field. On Friday it was the White Sox that were able to secure the 2-0 victory.

Royals Betting Preview

The Royals sit with a 14-32 record overall and on Friday the pitching again really let them down. The Royals finished with only one hit, and even though the pitching was fine, they didn’t have much of a shot. The Royals are averaging 3.96 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.34 runs per game. Salvador Perez has hit nine home runs and driven in 25 RBIs. On the mound for the Royals will be Jordan Lyles who sits with an 0-7 record and an ERA of 7.14. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers he went 2.1 innings giving up four hits and seven runs.

White Sox Betting Preview

It has been a disappointing season for the White Sox who sit with a 17-29 record overall. On Friday it was good pitching that was the difference on the way to the victory. The White Sox are averaging 4.19 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.52 runs per game. The pitching has been ranked 29th in the league and they need the pitching to be strong here. On the mound for the White Sox will be Lucas Giolito who sits with a 2-3 record and an ERA of 3.86. In his last start against the Houston Astros he went six innings giving up seven hits and four runs.

Royals vs White Sox Trends

White Sox are 4-0 in Giolito's last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 6-1 in Giolitos' last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 0-9 in Lyles' last 9 starts. Royals are 0-9 in Lyles' last 9 starts on grass.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Royals sent Lyles to the mound and that means Kansas City doesn’t have much of a chance to find success in this game. Lucas Giolito sits with an ERA of 3.86 but that number is going to lower against a terrible Royals offense. The White Sox are also going to run up the score against Lyles and this is going to be an easy victory. Back the White Sox on the run line.