Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Game 1 Prediction – 4/17/2024

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Overview

• Date: April 17, 2024
• Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field
• Starting Pitchers:
  • Brady Singer - Royals
  • Jonathan Cannon - White Sox
• Run Line: Royals -1.5 -118, White Sox 1.5 -102
• Moneyline: Royals -192, White Sox +160
• Total (Over/Under):8.5 -120

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Kansas City Royals - 63%
• Chicago White Sox - 37%

Projected Win %:

• Kansas City Royals - 56.53%
• Chicago White Sox - 43.47%

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Game Preview & Prediction

In an exciting American League Central matchup, the Chicago White Sox are set to face off against the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 17, 2024 in the first game of their doubleheader. The White Sox will play as the home team, while the Royals will be the away team. This game is the first of a double-header between the two teams today and marks the second game in their series overall.

The White Sox are having a tough season with a record of 2-14. Their offense has struggled, ranking as the worst in MLB. They are hoping to turn things around and find success against the Royals. The White Sox are projected to start right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon, who is expected to pitch an average of 5.1 innings and allow 2.8 earned runs on average. Although his strikeout and hit projections are not favorable, the White Sox are counting on Cannon to deliver a solid performance.

On the other hand, the Royals are having a great season with a record of 11-6. Their offense has been performing well, ranking in the top half of MLB in various categories. The Royals are projected to start right-handed pitcher Brady Singer, who has been outstanding this year with a 2-0 record and an impressive 0.98 ERA. However, his xFIP suggests that he may not sustain this level of performance in the future.

The White Sox offense will face a tough challenge against Singer, who is known for his low-walk pitching style. The White Sox, who rank near the bottom in walks, may struggle to take advantage of his tendency to throw strikes. On the other hand, the Royals offense ranks in the top half of MLB and has been particularly successful in stealing bases.

In terms of team rankings, the White Sox offense ranks poorly in several categories, while the Royals offense ranks as an average MLB team. However, it's important to note that these rankings are based on underlying talent and not necessarily current year-to-date performance.

Based on the current odds, the Royals are heavily favored to win this game, with an implied win probability of 63%. The White Sox, despite being the home team, have a lower implied team total of 3.61 runs compared to the Royals' 4.89 runs.

Considering the projections and the implied win probability, the Royals appear to have the advantage in this game. However, baseball is an unpredictable sport, and anything can happen on any given day. Both teams will be looking to make their mark in this matchup, and fans can expect an exciting battle on the field.

Quick Takes Kansas City Royals:

The Royals are 8-2 at home to start this season but are just 3-4 on the road, which could cause problems in this away game in Chicago, even if the White Sox have struggled out of the gates.

Quick Takes Chicago White Sox:

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), the Chicago White Sox' bullpen ranks as the 2nd-worst out of all the teams in Major League Baseball.

• Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a weak bullpen sneakily creates an easier matchup for the opposing offense and boosts a game's runs.

Royals vs White Sox Prediction: Royals 4.95 - White Sox 4.06

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