White Sox vs Royals Odds & Picks (Aug 22)

• The White Sox and Royals meet on Monday afternoon
• Chicago is a -145 favorite here
• Read on for the White Sox vs Royals odds and picks

Monday will be a lone make-up game between the Chicago White Sox (62-59, 32-28 away) and Kansas City Royals (49-74, 29-34 home) at Kauffman Stadium. The first pitch between the AL Central counterparts is scheduled for 2:20 PM ET.

Michael Kopech takes the mound for the visitors. The Royals counter with Daniel Lynch.

White Sox vs Royals Odds

Odds as of August 21st at Caesars Sportsbook.

Chicago is a -145 moneyline favorite, but KC has won three of the last four meetings.

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Chicago vs Kansas City Probable Pitchers

Kopech has been a breath of fresh air for the White Sox in 2022. He’s one of their most reliable arms, pitching to a 3.25 ERA in 22 starts. While the 4-9 record doesn’t look great, the righty just isn’t getting a lot of run support when he takes the bump.

Michael Kopech's Overpowering Stuff. 🔥

I think he's got his swagger back. pic.twitter.com/27FJ2G4wQI

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 13, 2022

Last time out, Kopech took the loss as he allowed three earned runs in six innings against the Astros. Kopech tends to pitch well vs. Kansas City, posting a 3.00 ERA in two appearances this season.

Kopech vs Lynch

Lynch has gone 4-8 this year with a 4.52 ERA in 19 starts, walking 36 in 93.2 innings while collecting 91 strikeouts. Not amazing numbers, but he’s pitched relatively well as of late. On August 17th, the 25-year-old allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits against the Twins, taking the loss in the process. The start before that, however, Lynch held the mighty Dodgers to no runs in five frames.

Salvy telling Daniel Lynch to shake…and throw an elevated fastball. Love it. pic.twitter.com/qu7Z3Xfffd

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 18, 2022

In fact, his ERA in August is at 2.82. It’s been his best month of the campaign. Lynch also hasn’t allowed a single run to the White Sox in 11.1 innings in 22′. That’s certainly a very good sign heading into Monday.

White Sox in the Hunt

Chicago isn’t playing the most consistent baseball this season, but they still find themselves in the heart of the playoff race. Tony La Russa’s squad is just 2.5 games out of first place in the AL Central and 3.5 games behind the Rays, Jays, and Mariners in the Wild Card.

Johnny Cueto keeps bringing the heat. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/auxyxtKbni

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 21, 2022

Sunday’s finale with the Guardians was postponed due to weather. However, the White Sox grabbed an important 2-0 victory over their divisional rivals on Saturday behind a gem from Johnny Cueto. Jose Abreu provided the minimal offense with an RBI double, while the other run came through a Cleveland error.

Royals in Awful Shape

Kansas City is one of the worst teams in baseball with a 49-74 record and there’s been a lot of losing lately, going 2-8 in their previous 10 games. The Royals just dropped three out of four to the Rays, including a 3-2 loss on Sunday.

MJ and Bobby pull us even in the 5th.#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/OjQXcBEuyC

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 21, 2022

Zack Greinke threw four innings of two-run baseball before exiting with forearm soreness and the bullpen held it down after his departure. The KC offense was poor though, stranding seven runners and mustering up a mere four hits.

CHW vs KC Last 10 Games

White Sox vs Royals Pick

Instead of picking a winner, we’re going to focus on the under. It’s been hit in four of the last five games between the White Sox and Royals. Also, Kopech and Lynch are both pitching well lately, especially against these respective teams.

Pick: Under 8.5 (-105)