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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Royals vs. White Sox on August 22, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday August 22nd, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - White Sox vs. Royals
The White Sox take on the Royals on Monday August 22nd at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Chicago White Sox (62-59) vs. Kansas City Royals (49-74)
- Date: Monday August 22nd, 2022
- Time: 2:10 ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
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Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Chicago White Sox travel to take on the Kansas City Royals with a record of 62-59, placing them 3rd in the AL Central division. In their 60 as the road team, Chicago has put together a record of 32-28. The team is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 2-0 victory over Cleveland. For the year, Chicago has played a total of 38 series, going 15-13-10.
The White Sox will send Michael Kopech to the mound with an overall record of 4-9. Through 22 outings, Kopech has an ERA sitting at 3.25. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .197 against him. So far, opponents have taken Kopech over the fence 13 times across 110 innings pitched. For the season, he has picked up 98 strikeouts on a K rate of 22.0%. Michael Kopech's per 9 walk average of 4.31 has been a problem for the right.
Chicago's offense enters play with the 20th in scoring, averaging 4.21 runs per game. So far, the team has struggled to score early, ranking 22nd in runs scored through 4 innings. The White Sox batting average is ranked 4th in the league, at .259. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .232. So far, home runs have been hard to come by for the team, as they are averaging just 0.84 per game (26th). Chicago's overall OBP of .313, puts them 18th in the league, while their current wOBA of .307 is similar to the league average.
Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Kansas City Royals come into this road contest vs Chicago with a below .500 record (49-74). In the AL Central division standings, the team ranks 4th. The Royals will need a win in today's game to move their record at Kauffman Stadium (29-34) closer to the .500 mark. Kansas City will be looking to bounce back after falling to the Rays by a score of 3-2. To start the year, the team has picked up just 11 series wins, going 11-24-3.
Daniel Lynch gets the starting nod for Kansas City, looking to improve his overall record of 4-8. Compared to other starting pitchers, Lynch has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 4.52. This year he has had problems limiting base runners, made evident by a WHIP of 1.47. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.267). So far, Daniel Lynch has a SLG% allowed .413, including giving up 12 home runs. Overall, Lynch has notched 91 strikeouts on a K rate of 22.0%.
This season, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City, as they are the 24th ranked scoring team, averaging 3.80 runs per game. In the team's 63 games at home, their run differential is -17. Through 123 games, the Royals have the 15th ranked batting average at .243. On average, the team is coming up with 8.13 hits per game. So far, home runs have been elusive for the team, as they rank 27th in the league, at .83 home runs per contest. Thus far, the team has put together an average rate similar to the league average (6.9%). Kansas City's OBP of .305 places them 25th in the league, while their wOBA of .300 is one of the lowest figures in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - White Sox vs. Royals
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and Kansas City, the White Sox are the heavy favorite at -162 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 61.83%. The MLB predictive model shows Chicago having enough of an advantage to take them to cover the runline (-1.5).
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