Chicago White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals with Odds and Betting Pick

Chicago White Sox

vs

Kansas City Royals
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:10 PM ET
Kauffman Stadium

Kauffman Stadium hosts an MLB battle between the Kansas City Royals and the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

Kansas City hands the ball to starter Jeremy Guthrie in this one and he'll try to improve on his 2-3 mark on the year. Chicago counters with Jose Quintana, who will try to quiet the fans and the Royals bats at the same time.

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Kansas City Royals as -138 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.

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Computer Prediction: Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Pick

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Royals to win this game 4.5-4.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Kansas City Royals bring a 22-23 record to the battle against the 23-24 White Sox. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Chicago injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 9 (Kansas City Royals) and the No. 21 (Chicago White Sox) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

How Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Stats Matchup

The game also pits Kansas City Royals No. 20-rated offense, averaging 3.96 runs per game, against a Chicago White Sox defense that ranks No. 29 at 5.15 in runs allowed per game. The Kansas City Royals have averaged 8.67 hits per game so far, less than Chicago White Sox batters have averaged on the year (9.13 hits per game).

Chicago brings the No. 29-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Royals's No. 11-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 7-6 Sportsbook as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the White Sox at +170 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Chicago got the job done in their last match in a 7-6 victory over Kansas City on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium behind starter Andre Rienzo.

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Betting Odds Trends

Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Kansas City's last 25 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

Next Betting Matchups

Chicago home to New York, Thursday, May 22nd
Kansas City at Los Angeles, Friday, May 23rd

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