The Chicago White Sox (55-53) and Kansas City Royals (44-65) will battle in an AL Central doubleheader matchup on Tuesday.
AL Central Doubleheader
The White Sox enter play having split a four-game series with the Rangers in Texas. Chicago sits in third place in the AL Central but will look to climb the standings with a good performance in Kansas City.
Kansas managed to take three of four from the Boston Red Sox at home over the weekend. Royals is playing a decent brand of baseball at the moment and could cause some trouble for Chicago. Kansas City is in fourth place in the AL Central.
This doubleheader represents Games One and Two of a four-game series at Kauffman Field in Kansas City, MO.
Game One first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM EST. Game Two is scheduled to begin at 7:40 PM EST. Without further ado, here is the White Sox vs. Royals’ doubleheader betting analysis.
Teams Previous Scoreboards
Chicago split their four-game series with Texas over the weekend. The first two games were low-scoring affairs that saw both the Rangers and White Sox win a game. However, Saturday and Sunday’s games were lop-sided ball games.
Chicago most recently won on Sunday by a final score of 8-2. So they will enter this series fresh off of a victory.
Meanwhile, the Royals won their four-game set with the Red Sox at home. The first three games were all fairly competitive, with KC winning two out of three.
And then the Kansas City Royals dominated in Game Four. Kansas City won 13-5 to complete the series victory. The Royals are likely feeling good heading into this Tuesday doubleheader.
Matchup General Info
This doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 4:10 PM EST. The White Sox and Royals both have labored at times this season. But they would love nothing more than to sweep these two games.
Chicago enters play as the favorites. But Tuesday’s results could end up leaning in either direction.
White Sox vs. Royals Betting Analysis
Both the White Sox and Royals have labored against the run line. Chicago is just 48-60 against the run line, while Kansas City is 50-59 against it.
The Royals are 24-32 against the run line when playing as the home team. Covering the spread at Kauffman hasn’t been kind to them.
The White Sox have actually been good against the run line on the road. They are 30-24 against it away from home.
However, Chicago is just 25-43 against the run line as a favorite. The Royals are 42-46 against the run line as an underdog.
The one advantage is the White Sox’s respectable run line when playing on the road. Other than that, there isn’t much of a discernible betting advantage between these MLB teams.
White Sox Analysis
The White Sox were predicted by many to make a deep playoff run entering the season. Instead, they are just a couple of MLB games over .500 and sitting in third place in the AL Central.
However, Chicago won the majority of their series during July. So they have been playing an impressive brand of baseball as of late.
But they have yet to catch fire and make a run.
Royals Analysis
The Royals were expected to finish in last place. But the poor play of the Detroit Tigers has the Royals currently in fourth place.
However, that doesn’t mean that Kansas City has been impressive by any means. But the Royals do have some young starting pitchers with fairly high ceilings on the ball club. So there is some reason to be excited for KC.
MLB Injury Report
For the White Sox, pitcher Reynaldo Lopez went on the 15-day IL last week. However, he recently threw a simulated inning and could return this week.
Vince Velasquez recently started a rehab assignment as he overcomes a finger ailment. Aaron Bummer remains on the injured list with a lat strain.
For the Royals, they aren’t dealing with much in the way of injuries at the moment. They have a few guys on the 60-day IL, such as Adalberto Mondesi, but this is a fairly healthy ball club overall.
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
Chicago is the MLB betting favorite in this doubleheader. Lance Lynn (2-4, 5.87) and Brady Singer (4-4, 3.67) will go head-to-head in Game One. Lynn has struggled mightily this season, while Singer has impressed for the most part.
Game Two’s pitchers are TBD at the moment. You will want to check and see who’s on the mound for both sides prior to locking in your Game Two bets.
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals Betting Prediction
In the end, I believe these teams will split this doubleheader. As for the free MLB picks, go ahead and take the Royals in Game One and White Sox in Game Two.
The White Sox are listed as favorites according to most sportsbooks. The Royals +1.5 in Game One, and the White Sox -1.5 in Game Two.
Game 1 Pick: Royals +1.5
Game 2 Pick: White Sox -1.5
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