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Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
The division rival Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Brady Singer in this game. Singer has a 7-4 record and a 3.23 ERA this season.
It'll be Lucas Giolito toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Right hander Giolito is 10-7 with a 5.14 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the White Sox as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Diamondbacks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Diamondbacks at 160 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Kansas City, they were a 15-7 winner as they battled the Padres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at 170 were rewarded, while the 22 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Kansas City:
Team record: 52-77 SU
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Chicago:
Team record: 63-65 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Chi White Sox is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City at Chicago Wednesday, August 31