Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Betting Odds Analysis, Lines and Pick

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Chicago White Sox dueling the Kansas City Royals on Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.

Carlos Rodon, with a record of 2-4 on the season, gets the ball for the Chicago White Sox, while the Kansas City Royals trot Yordano Ventura to the mound in this one. He is 4-3 so far in 2016.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Chicago White Sox listed as underdogs of 115 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.6-3.3 win for the Royals on Saturday. 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 Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Kansas City (25-22) will face the 27-22 White Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Chicago injuries news.

The Kansas City Royals sit at No. 24 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Chicago White Sox sit at No. 12 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Kansas City Royals No. 24-ranked scoring average of 3.85 runs per game, against a Chicago White Sox offense rated No. 18 and scoring 4.1 runs per game. The Royals have averaged 8.98 hits per game to date this season, more than the White Sox hitters have managed (8.39 per nine innings).

Chicago brings the No. 4-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Royals's No. 7-ranked defense.