Chicago (44-79) vs Kansas City (62-61)
August 17, 2025 at 02:10 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Kansas City -1.5 — Over/Under: +9.5
The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals meet Sunday in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium. Here’s a Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Prediction. This article will include a Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Pick.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 44-79 on the year and play the Braves, Twins, and Royals next. The Chicago White Sox are batting .228 on the season, have a .299 OBP, and a .367 slugging percentage. The Chicago White Sox pitching staff has a 4.13 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Lenyn Sosa leads the Chicago White Sox with 104 hits and 49 RBI, while Miguel Vargas and Chase Meidroth have combined for 172 hits and 59 RBI.
Davis Martin gets the ball for the Chicago White Sox, and he is 4-9 with a 4.17 ERA and 70 strikeouts this season. Martin is 1-2 with a 3.43 ERA and 19 strikeouts in his career against the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 62-61 on the year and play the Rangers, Tigers, and White Sox next. The Kansas City Royals are batting .246 on the season, have a .305 OBP, and a .389 slugging percentage. The Kansas City Royals pitching staff has a 3.62 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with 138 hits and 67 RBI while Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino have combined for 256 hits and 134 RBI.
Ryan Bergert gets the ball for the Kansas City Royals, and he is 1-1 with a 2.87 ERA and 44 strikeouts this season. This will be Bergert’s first career game against the Chicago White Sox.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The White Sox have lost each of their last 11 games at Kauffman Stadium following a loss.
- The Royals have won each of their last 10 games against the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium following a win.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last six 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 six day games at Kauffman Stadium following a loss.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games against the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
- The White Sox have lost the first inning in each of their last three games against opponents that held a winning record at Kauffman Stadium.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Royals have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against American League opponents following a home win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last nine day games following a loss.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games following a home win.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan India has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- MJ Melendez has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
- Maikel Garcia has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances with the Royals as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- Bobby Witt Jr. ranks T5th in the league in Steals (31) this season.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Luis Robert has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with the White Sox as road underdogs.
- Michael A. Taylor has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last two road games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Andrew Benintendi has recorded at least one Double in four of his last five appearances with the White Sox as underdogs against the Royals.
Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Prediction
We’ve been fading the White Sox for years, and it shouldn’t stop now. The White Sox have won two games since August 3. In 49 road innings, Martin has a 5.14 ERA and .271 allowed batting average. Martin has allowed 12 hits and eight earned runs in his last 10 innings. The Royals need to take advantage of games like this if they’re serious about sneaking into the playoffs. Bergert has been solid with a 2.87 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Give me the Royals for the sweep.