Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 5/8/25 MLB Picks

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals are 22-16 on the year and play the Red Sox, Astros, and Cardinals next. The Kansas City Royals are batting .239 on the season, have a .301 OBP, and a .362 slugging percentage. The Kansas City Royals pitching staff has a 2.99 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with 45 hits and 21 RBI, while Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez have combined for 72 hits and 32 RBI.

Kris Bubic gets the ball for the Kansas City Royals, and he is 3-2 with a 1.98 ERA and 40 strikeouts this season. Bubic is 0-4 with a 2.64 ERA and 38 strikeouts in his career against the Chicago White Sox.

Why the Kansas City Royals will win

• The Royals have won 18 of their last 19 home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The White Sox have lost 14 of their last 15 games at Kauffman Stadium.
• The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last five day games against the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium following a win.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five day games at Kauffman Stadium following a loss.
• The Royals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games as favorites.

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The White Sox have won each of their last four day games against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Royals have lost each of their last three day games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last five games against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Thursday day games as favorites against AL Central opponents.

Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts

• Salvador Perez has recorded at least one Double in three of the Royals' last four day games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Royals' last eight games as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
• Kris Bubic has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Kyle Isbel has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with the Royals as home favorites.
• Bobby Witt Jr. has scored at least one run in eight of the Royals' last nine games against the White Sox.
• Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one Single in 10 of the Royals' last 11 games against the White Sox.
• MJ Melendez has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
• Kris Bubic ranks 7th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (1.98) this season.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

• Andrew Vaughn has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight Thursday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
• Andrew Benintendi has scored a run in each of his last five appearances with the White Sox as underdogs.
• Korey Lee has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
• Andrew Benintendi has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances in day games against AL Central teams that held a winning record.

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Prediction

We keep fading the White Sox, and it keeps making money. The White Sox have been the worst team in baseball over the last three seasons, and not much has changed. The White Sox have scored a combined four runs in their last three games. Martin has actually pitched well this season, but it means nothing when the White Sox have scored a combined seven runs in his last four starts. The Royals are rolling with just two losses since April 20, and Bubic has allowed nine earned runs in his last 41 innings. I keep saying I want nothing to do with the White Sox. Give me the Royals and the RL for max betting value.