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Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
The division rival Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Lucas Giolito in this game. Giolito has a 1-2 record and a 3.67 ERA this season.
Giolito's opponent in this one will be Jordan Lyles. The Royals right hander has a 6.25 ERA to go along with a 0-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the White Sox as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Kansas City, they were a 12-5 winner as they battled the White Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at 112 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 12-5 loser as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at 112 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 12-24 SU
Chi White Sox is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas City:
Team record: 10-26 SU
Kansas City is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Kansas City is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
Kansas City is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Kansas City Wednesday, May 10