White Sox vs. Royals Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 8/31/2022

Following a two-homer game last time out, Gavin Sheets leads the Chicago White Sox (63-66) into action as -193 favorites against the Kansas City Royals (53-77). First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field at 8:10 PM ET on Wednesday. Lance Lynn will get the ball for Chicago while Kansas City counter with Kris Bubic.

White Sox vs. Royals Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for White Sox vs. Royals

We have the Royals on the moneyline at +161 on the moneyline as our best bet in this game after analyzing all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Kansas City Royals (+161) and Over (8.5)

White Sox vs. Royals Game Info

• Chicago White Sox probable starting pitcher: Lance Lynn
• Kansas City Royals probable starting pitcher: Kris Bubic
• Game Day: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
• Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Pitching Matchup

White Sox Starter Lance Lynn

• Lynn will make his first start of the season for the White Sox.
• It’s the season debut and his first appearance in more than a year for the 35-year-old righty.
• The Royals have MLB’s 24th-ranked scoring offense (513 total runs) and have racked up a .245 batting average as a team while hitting 111 home runs (25th in the league) this season.

Royals Starter Kris Bubic

• Bubic (2-9) will take to the mound for the Royals and make his 22nd start of the season.
• The left-hander gave up six earned runs and allowed nine hits in four innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
• The 25-year-old has pitched to a 5.62 ERA this season with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.4 walks per nine across 22 games.
• He has started 21 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
• In 21 starts this season, Bubic has lasted five or more innings 12 times, with an average of 4.2 innings per appearance.
• The White Sox are batting .259 this season, fourth in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .385 (18th in the league) with 109 home runs.
• The left-hander has faced the White Sox one time this season, allowing them to go 7-for-25 with two doubles and an RBI in 5 2/3 innings.

White Sox Betting Picks & Insights

• The White Sox have entered the game as favorites 86 times this season and won 43, or 50%, of those games.
• Chicago has a record of 8-3 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -193 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.9% chance of a victory for the White Sox.
• Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 58 of their 133 opportunities.
• In 133 games with a spread this season, the White Sox are 57-76-0 ATS.

Royals Betting Picks & Insights

• The Royals have come away with 44 wins in the 111 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season, Kansas City has been victorious nine times in 37 chances when named as an underdog of at least +161 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Royals have an implied victory probability of 38.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Kansas City and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 65 of their 133 opportunities.
• In 133 games with a line this season, the Royals have a mark of 64-69-0 against the spread.

White Sox Leaders & Batting Stats

• The White Sox leader in both batting average and homers is Jose Abreu, who comes into the game hitting .309 and has left the yard 14 times while driving in 60 runs this season.
• Abreu ranks 88th in homers and 56th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Abreu carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .250 with two walks and two RBI.
• Andrew Vaughn’s 14 home runs and 61 runs batted in both pace his team.
• Vaughn ranks 88th in home runs and 52nd in RBI in the major leagues.
• Luis Robert is hitting .300 with 18 doubles, 12 home runs and 17 walks.
• Elvis Andrus is hitting .239 with 26 doubles, eight home runs and 32 walks.
• Andrus takes a three-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .316 with a double, a walk and an RBI.

Royals Leaders & Batting Stats

• Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with 65 runs batted in while racking up a team-best batting average of .251.
• Among all batters in the big leagues, Witt Jr. is 49th in home runs and 40th in RBI.
• Salvador Perez’s 19 home runs lead his team.
• Perez ranks 44th in home runs and 48th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• MJ Melendez is batting .224 with 15 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 50 walks.
• Hunter Dozier is batting .246 with 23 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs and 31 walks.