The Chicago White Sox (-155) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (+130) on Monday, August 22, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm EDT in Kansas City.

The White Sox are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+105).

The White Sox vs Royals Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the White Sox are 61-58 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 56-64 ATS.

White Sox vs. Royals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

White Sox vs Royals Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the White Sox will win Monday's matchup with 60.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the White Sox and Royals and up-to-date player injuries.

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Best White Sox Player Prop Bets Today

We've highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Monday's game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

• Jose Abreu has hit the Singles Over in 53 of his last 78 games (+25.05 Units / 28% ROI)
• Jose Abreu has hit the Hits Over in 58 of his last 80 games (+22.35 Units / 13% ROI)
• Jose Abreu has hit the Total Bases Over in 46 of his last 80 games (+17.55 Units / 21% ROI)
• Danny Mendick has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+15.60 Units / 142% ROI)
• Dylan Cease has hit the Earned Runs Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+13.90 Units / 54% ROI)

Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Royals players for Monday's game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

• Salvador Perez has hit the Runs Under in 52 of his last 81 games (+11.85 Units / 10% ROI)
• Vinnie Pasquantino has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 22 games (+10.30 Units / 42% ROI)
• Brady Singer has hit the Strikeouts Over in 13 of his last 17 games (+9.70 Units / 47% ROI)
• Salvador Perez has hit the Hits Under in 37 of his last 76 games (+9.50 Units / 10% ROI)
• Hunter Dozier has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 14 games at home (+8.85 Units / 35% ROI)

Royals vs White Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Royals vs White Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Royals vs White Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Royals vs White Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Positive Betting Trends for the White Sox Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals

• The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 66 of their last 121 games (+14.65 Units / 11% ROI)
• The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 19 of their last 33 away games (+5.10 Units / 14% ROI)

Positive Betting Trends for the Royals: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals

• The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 41 of their last 69 games (+17.40 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 34 of their last 59 games at home (+11.00 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+9.85 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+9.30 Units / 34% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+3.40 Units / 56% ROI)

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the White Sox have gone 54-65 against the Run Line (-12.4 Units / -8.7% ROI).

• 61-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.7 Units / -6.69% ROI
• 52-58 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.45 Units / -8.02% ROI
• 58-52 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.3 Units / 0.99% ROI

Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the White Sox have gone 56-64 against the Run Line (-19.2 Units / -12.25% ROI).

• 49-71 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.55 Units / -8.25% ROI
• 58-58 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.75 Units / -4.36% ROI
• 58-58 when betting on the total runs Under for -6 Units / -4.52% ROI

Michael Kopech: White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Michael Kopech has walked 17 of 86 batters (20%) with runners in scoring position this season – 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: 9% – first Percentile.

Michael Kopech has allowed a BABIP of .178 against right-handed batters this season – best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: .297 – 100th Percentile.

Michael Kopech has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last five games dating back to July 26th – Corbin Burnes has the longest active streak at 11.

Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 15% (28/188) against Michael Kopech this season – lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: 24% – 100th Percentile.

Daniel A. Lynch: Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Daniel Lynch has a strikeout rate of just 17% (5 SO in 29 PAs) with two-strikes – 2nd lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 41% – second Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .489 (23-for-47) against Daniel Lynch on the first pitch of at-bats this season – highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: .333 – 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 33% (38/114) against Daniel Lynch with runners in scoring position since the start of last season – highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 140 total IP; League Avg: 23% – 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 34% (31/92) against Daniel Lynch on breaking pitches this season – 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: 24% – second Percentile.

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

  
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