MLB

White Sox vs Royals

Kansas City looks to keep the bats humming against a reeling rival

Chicago White Sox

White Sox (10-25) VS Royals (20-16)

07/07/2025 | 8:40 PM ET | Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City

Kansas City Royals
Moneyline Pick – Kansas City Royals (-225): B

The Royals enter on a four-game winning streak, sending out a right-hander who’s found his rhythm in recent starts. Meanwhile, the White Sox continue to spiral, dropping two straight while dealing with multiple key injuries. Kansas City’s offense has consistently handled Chicago’s right-handed pitching, and their recent surge at the plate only strengthens the case. Chicago turns to a starter who tends to fade late in outings, which could open the door for Kansas City’s bats to take over in the middle and late innings.

With the Royals healthier, sharper, and playing at home, the odds lean in their favor. It’s not a runaway pick, but with current trends and lineup advantages, backing Kansas City on the moneyline offers respectable value.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 07/05/2025 09:54

Over/Under Pick - Over 8 (-105): B

The Royals host a struggling White Sox squad that has dropped two straight and continues to navigate multiple lineup absences. Kansas City has been producing consistently on offense, averaging 4.8 runs per game in its last week of play. While the starting pitching matchup may look even on paper, Chicago’s bullpen issues and control problems could turn this into a high-scoring affair by the later innings.

With the Royals riding a four game win streak and facing a pitching staff prone to giving up runs, the over looks like a strong angle. Kansas City’s offense has the firepower to do most of the work, and with Chicago trending heavily toward high-scoring games this season, backing the total makes sense.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 07/05/2025 09:54

Spread Pick - Kansas City Royals, -1.5 (-105): B

The Royals carry a four-game win streak into this matchup, while the White Sox arrive reeling from another poor run of form this season. Kansas City sends out a right-handed starter who’s been highly effective at home, facing a team that has struggled against southpaws and lacks offensive depth. The White Sox counter with a young right-hander still searching for consistency, a tough assignment against a Royals offense that’s been punishing inexperienced arms of late.

Given the home momentum, rotation edge, and a more complete lineup, the Royals look like a strong play on the run line—even at a near-even price. The combination of recent form and matchup advantage outweighs the usual run-line volatility.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 07/05/2025 09:55

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