| MATCHUP | Kansas City Royals | Chicago White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 34-48 | 41-38 |
| Spread | +1.5 -194 | -1.5 159 |
| Moneyline | +109 | -131 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-108) | Under 8.5 (-112) |
| Where | Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Friday, June 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 34-48 on the year and play the Phillies and Rays next. The Kansas City Royals are batting .246 on the season, have a .318 OBP, and have a .394 slugging percentage. The Kansas City Royals’ pitching staff has a 4.66 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with 88 hits and 32 RBI, while Maikel Garcia and Jac Caglianone have combined for 140 hits and 60 RBI.
Stephen Kolek gets the ball for the Kansas City Royals, and he is 4-2 with a 4.15 ERA and 34 strikeouts this season. This will be Kolek’s second career game against the Chicago White Sox.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 41-38 on the year and play the Orioles and Guardians next. The Chicago White Sox are batting .237 on the season, have a .318 OBP, and have a .410 slugging percentage. The Chicago White Sox pitching staff has a 4.33 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Chase Meidroth leads the Chicago White Sox with 77 hits and 25 RBI, while Colson Montgomery and Miguel Vargas have combined for 129 hits and 91 RBI.
David Sandlin gets the ball for the Chicago White Sox, and he is 1-1 with an 8.10 ERA and 14 strikeouts this season. This will be Sandlin’s first career game against the Kansas City Royals.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won each of their last seven games at Rate Field following a loss.
- The Royals have lost 11 of their last 12 night games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven games at Rate Field following a loss.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games against the Royals.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Royals’ last three games at Rate Field.
- The White Sox have lost 14 of their last 16 games against the Royals following a loss.
- The Royals have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following an extra-innings loss.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Royals and White Sox has gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Royals’ last seven games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of Stephen Kolek’s last eight road appearances as a starter.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the White Sox’s last four games.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Colson Montgomery has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last two home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last 10 Friday night games.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals’ last 14 road games against the White Sox.
- Stephen Kolek has recorded five or more strikeouts in three of his last four road appearances.
- Michael Massey has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances with the Royals as road underdogs against the White Sox.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank T27th in the league for doubles this season (109).
- The White Sox rank 26th in the league for strikeouts against this season (721).
- The Royals rank 26th in the league for walks allowed this season (309).
- The Royals rank 25th in the league for ERA this season (4.66).
Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
I’m not excited to get behind Sandlin and his 8.10 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. He’s a rookie with 13.1 innings under his belt and clearly is struggling to adjust. However, Kolek isn’t lighting the world on fire with his 4.15 ERA through 52 frames. This is one of those games where I ignore the pitching and just side with a team I’ve backed all year, and I continue to do so given the disrespect the oddsmakers keep throwing their way. The Royals don’t string wins together and stink on the road. The White Sox keep winning and are profitable. Give me the White Sox.