Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox Pick For 4/16/2024

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Overview

• Date: April 16, 2024
• Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field
• Starting Pitchers:
  • Brady Singer - Royals
  • Jonathan Cannon - White Sox
• Run Line: Royals -1.5 -110, White Sox 1.5 -110
• Money Line: Royals -180, White Sox 155
• Total (Over/Under):8 -110

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Kansas City Royals - 62%
• Chicago White Sox - 38%

Projected Win %:

• Kansas City Royals - 59.08%
• Chicago White Sox - 40.92%

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Game Preview & Prediction

In a highly anticipated American League Central matchup, the Chicago White Sox will host the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 16, 2024. The White Sox, currently enduring a tough season with a record of 2-14, will look to turn their fortunes around against the Royals, who are enjoying a great season with a record of 11-6.

On the mound, the White Sox are projected to start right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon. Despite being ranked as the #239 best starting pitcher in MLB according to advanced-stat Power Rankings, Cannon is expected to pitch an average of 5.1 innings and allow an average of 2.6 earned runs. However, his strikeout and hits projections are not favorable, suggesting a challenging outing for him.

The Royals will counter with right-handed pitcher Brady Singer, who has been performing exceptionally well this season. Singer boasts a win-loss record of 2-0 and an impressive ERA of 0.98. However, his 3.21 xFIP indicates that he may have been fortunate and could regress in future performances.

In terms of offense, the White Sox have struggled this season, ranking as the #29 team in MLB. They have particularly struggled in team batting average, home runs, and stolen bases, all ranking in the bottom half of the league. On the other hand, the Royals have been more productive, ranking as the #12 team in MLB with an average offense.

When it comes to the bullpen, both teams have struggled, with the White Sox ranking as the #29 team and the Royals ranking as the #25 team according to advanced-stat Power Rankings.

Considering the current odds, the White Sox are the underdogs with an implied win probability of 39%. The Royals, on the other hand, are the favorites with an implied win probability of 61%.

With the Royals having a stronger overall record and a more productive offense, they enter this game with an advantage. However, baseball is a dynamic sport, and anything can happen on any given day. The White Sox will look to defy the odds and turn their season around with a strong performance at home.

Quick Takes Kansas City Royals:

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), the Kansas City Royals' bullpen grades out as the 6th-worst among all the teams in MLB.

• 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.

Quick Takes Chicago White Sox:

The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.

• Defense is an integral part of preventing hits and runs.

Game Trends

• The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 71 of their last 127 games (+15.00 Units / 11% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 24 games (+9.90 Units / 39% ROI)

Royals vs White Sox Prediction: Royals 4.94 - White Sox 3.83

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