Get odds, pitcher matchup, player props, betting trends, and a bold same-game parlay pick for Monday’s Royals vs. White Sox. It’s an AL Central clash under the lights at Kauffman Stadium as the struggling Chicago White Sox (10-24) take on the Kansas City Royals (19-16). First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET on FDSKC and CHSN. Kansas City, riding an 8-2 stretch over their last 10 games, is favored to take Game 1 of this four-game series. But don’t count out the White Sox, who’ve shown offensive flashes despite a rough record.
The Royals are thriving at home with an 11-5 mark and have one of the hottest hitters in baseball in Maikel Garcia, while the White Sox counter with a few red-hot bats of their own, including Luis Robert and Miguel Vargas. Can Shane Smith outduel Cole Ragans on the mound? Let’s break it all down.
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📺 Where To Watch Royals vs. White Sox? (May 5, 2025)
| Date | Time | Channel | Streaming |
| Monday, May 5 | 7:40 p.m. ET | FDSKC, CHSN | Fubo, ESPN+ |
💰 Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Run Line | Total |
| Royals | -245 | -1.5 (-115) | O 8 (-110) |
| White Sox | +200 | +1.5 (-105) | U 8 (-110) |
🔥 Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BAA |
| Cole Ragans | Royals | 1-1 | 4.40 | 1.17 | 13.5 | .235 |
| Shane Smith | White Sox | 1-1 | 2.23 | 1.08 | 7.2 | .200 |
📊 Betting Trends
| Team | Last 10 | Run Diff | ERA | ATS | Over Hits |
| Royals | 8-2 | +21 | 2.12 | 8-2-0 | 3 of 10 |
| White Sox | 5-5 | +9 | 3.70 | 7-3-0 | 7 of 10 |
- Royals are 6-0 when scoring 5+ runs.
- White Sox are 5-19 when allowing a HR.
- The Under has hit in Royals games 7 times in their last 10.
🧊 Injury Report
| Team | Notable Injuries |
| Royals | Ragans (groin, day-to-day), Harvey (shoulder), Marsh (shoulder), McArthur (elbow) |
| White Sox | Benintendi (calf), Ellard (lat), Perez (forearm), Thorpe, Berroa, Bush, Scholtens (elbows) |
🌟 Key Players to Watch
Royals
- 🧢 Maikel Garcia – .319 AVG, 2 HR, 4 RBI in last 5 games (.550 AVG over that stretch)
- 🔥 Vinnie Pasquantino – Leads KC with 6 HR, 22 RBI
- 🛠️ Bobby Witt Jr. – .306 AVG, 13 doubles, 4 HR, offensive catalyst
White Sox
- 💪 Luis Robert – 3 HR, 9 RBI over last 10 games; team leader in HR (5)
- 🔥 Miguel Vargas – .371/.463/.571 over last 10 games; 6 doubles, 14 BB on the season
- 📈 Lenyn Sosa – Leads team in AVG (.256)
💸 Prop Bets to Watch
| Player | Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U |
| Pasquantino (KC) | 0.5 (-205) | 1.5 (+140) | — | 0.5 (+145) |
| Perez (KC) | 0.5 (-250) | 1.5 (+115) | — | 0.5 (+130) |
| Robert (CWS) | 0.5 (-165) | 0.5 (-170) | — | 0.5 (+255) |
| Vargas (CWS) | 0.5 (-155) | 0.5 (-160) | — | 0.5 (+225) |
🧃 Same Game Parlay (SGP)
- ✅ Royals ML
- ✅ Vinnie Pasquantino to record 2+ total bases
- ✅ Under 8 total runs
- ✅ Luis Robert to hit a home run
💰 Projected Odds: +975
🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Royals vs. White Sox Prediction
| Winner | Score | Total |
| Royals | 4 | Under 8 |
| White Sox | 3 |
Expect a tight pitching duel in the early innings with both starters dealing. KC’s deeper bullpen and hotter bats give them the edge late. Watch for Maikel Garcia to be the X-factor yet again.
