Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/27/2025 7:40 PM EDT

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Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Kansas City Royals -127 on BetRivers, Chicago White Sox +115 on ESPN BET
Best Spread Odds: Chicago White Sox +1.5 (-150) on ESPN BET, Kansas City Royals -1.0 (+102) on BetRivers
Best Total Odds: Over 8.5 (-115) on ESPN BET, Under 8.5 (-105) on ESPN BET

Game Info

Date: 2025-08-27
Time: 7:40 PM EDT
Location: Rate Field, Chicago
TV: -

Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox Preview

The Kansas City Royals (67-65) travel to Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (48-83) in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Royals are looking to gain ground in the American League Central, currently 10.5 games behind first place, and are four games out of the final AL Wild Card spot. The White Sox, meanwhile, are well out of postseason contention, trailing the AL Central by 29 games.

Kansas City will send right-hander Ryan Bergert to the mound. Bergert holds a 1-1 record with a solid 2.79 ERA, 56 strikeouts, and 24 walks. He has been in excellent form recently, delivering four consecutive strong outings where he allowed just 7 runs across 22.1 innings. Leading the Royals' offense are Maikel Garcia, batting .298 with a .361 on-base percentage, Vinnie Pasquantino with 28 home runs and 92 RBI, and Bobby Witt Jr. who leads the team with 152 hits. The Royals collectively bat .246 with a .393 slugging percentage.

For the White Sox, right-hander Aaron Civale is slated to start. Civale's record stands at 3-8 with a 5.02 ERA, 70 strikeouts, and 32 walks. His recent performances have been a struggle, as he has been roughed up in his last three outings, surrendering 16 runs over 14.1 innings. Chicago's offense is led by Lenyn Sosa, who boasts a .272 batting average, 17 home runs, 59 RBI, and 112 hits. Miguel Vargas leads the team in on-base percentage at .317. The White Sox are batting .234 with a .375 slugging percentage.

In their most recent contest on Tuesday, the Royals secured a 5-4 victory over the White Sox, with the White Sox bullpen imploding in the late innings. This followed a 7-0 shutout win for the White Sox on Monday.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Kansas City Royals have historically dominated their recent matchups against the Chicago White Sox. The Royals have won 14 of their last 17 head-to-head games against Chicago. This season, Kansas City holds a significant 8-3 edge over the White Sox. Looking at their most recent five games in 2025, the Royals have a 4-1 record against the White Sox.

Conversely, the White Sox have struggled overall, losing 14 of their last 20 games and 12 of their last 18 contests against American League Central opponents. A notable trend in this series is that four of the White Sox’s last five matchups with the Royals have stayed under the total runs line.

Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline

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The Kansas City Royals moneyline at -127 on BetRivers presents a compelling pick for this matchup. The Royals have demonstrated clear dominance over the White Sox in recent head-to-head contests, winning 14 of their last 17 and holding an 8-3 season series advantage. Their starting pitcher, Ryan Bergert, has been consistently solid in his recent outings, providing a reliable presence on the mound. In contrast, White Sox starter Aaron Civale has struggled significantly, giving up a high number of runs in his last three starts. Furthermore, sharp money analysis indicates a 54.63% sharp win percentage for the Royals moneyline, aligning with predictive models that give Kansas City a 52-54% chance of winning the game. Given the pitching mismatch and the Royals' historical success against Chicago, backing Kansas City to win outright is the logical choice.

Top Player Prop Picks

Vinnie Pasquantino (Kansas City Royals) - Over 0.5 Hits

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Vinnie Pasquantino has been a consistent force for the Royals, leading the team in home runs and RBI. He has hit the over on his hits prop in 80% of his last five games and 80% of his last ten games, with a mean of 1.2 hits in both periods. For the season, he's hit the over 68.7% of the time. Against the White Sox in 2025, he has hit the over 66.67% of the time. Facing Aaron Civale, who has been struggling recently, Pasquantino is in a prime position to continue his hitting streak. You can find the best odds for Vinnie Pasquantino Over 0.5 Hits at -195 on Fanduel.

Lenyn Sosa (Chicago White Sox) - Over 0.5 Hits

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Lenyn Sosa has been a bright spot for the White Sox offense, leading the team in hits, home runs, and RBI. He has hit the over on his hits prop in 80% of his last ten games and 75% of his last 20 games. This season, he's hit the over 64.91% of the time. Against the Kansas City Royals in 2025, Sosa has an impressive 77.78% hit rate on this prop. Given his recent form and strong performance against the Royals, Sosa is a good bet to record at least one hit. The best odds for Lenyn Sosa Over 0.5 Hits are -230 on Fanduel.

Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals) - Over 0.5 Runs

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Bobby Witt Jr. is a key offensive catalyst for the Royals, leading the team in hits and consistently getting on base. He has hit the over on his runs prop in 60% of his last five games and 80% of his last ten games. For the season, he's hit the over 50.38% of the time. While his 2025 performance against the White Sox for this prop is 50%, his overall offensive production and the struggling White Sox pitching staff, particularly Civale, create favorable conditions for him to cross the plate. You can find the best odds for Bobby Witt Jr. Over 0.5 Runs at -129 on BetRivers.