The Kansas City Royals will face off against our Chicago White Sox today on August 16 2025 at Kauffman Stadium. The AL Central teams are currently competing to raise their standing. The Royals at .500 and have a strong home winning streak against the White Sox but Chicago wants to end their recent losing streak.
Key Matchup Details
Date: Friday, August 16, 2025
Time: 7:10 PM ET
Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Broadcast: CHSN, FDSKC
Pitching Duel: Lorenzen vs. Burke
The starting pitchers for this game are Michael Lorenzen for the Royals and Sean Burke for the White Sox. Lorenzen is returning from the injured list, looking to build on a strong previous outing. Burke, on the other hand, has struggled in recent starts and will aim to regain his form.
Lorenzen’s career numbers against the White Sox are favorable, with a low ERA in previous appearances. Burke’s recent performance has been shaky, and he’ll need to find a way to limit the Royals’ potent offense, which has historically performed well at home against Chicago.
Team Performance and Trends
The Royals have dominated the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium, boasting a significant winning streak and outscoring their opponents considerably during this stretch. This home-field advantage has been a major factor in their recent success against Chicago.
Conversely, the White Sox have struggled on the road and have a poor record when allowing a high number of hits. Their offense has shown flashes of power, but consistency has been an issue.
Betting Predictions and Odds
The Royals are favored in this matchup, with odds reflecting their stronger season performance and historical dominance at home. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs, with predictions leaning towards the under.
Key Betting Insights:
Moneyline: Royals -166, White Sox +140
Run Line: Royals -1.5 (+122)
Total: Over 9.5 (-107), Under 9.5 (-113)
Predictions:
Score Prediction: Royals 5, White Sox 4
Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
Win Probability: Royals 55%, White Sox 45%
Player Prop Bets to Watch
Several player prop bets offer interesting angles for this game. For the Royals, Vinnie Pasquantino is a strong candidate for home runs, while Maikel Garcia is noted for his ability to draw walks. On the White Sox side, Sean Burke’s strikeout total is a prop to consider, and Luis Robert Jr. is highlighted for his hits, runs, and RBIs.
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