Check today’s Royals vs. White Sox prediction. The red-hot Kansas City Royals are looking to extend their winning streak to five games as they host the struggling Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET, and the Royals come into this AL Central clash as heavy -224 favorites on the moneyline.
Kansas City sends Michael Wacha (1-4, 3.52 ERA) to the mound, aiming to rebound after a tough-luck start to the season. Chicago counters with Jonathan Cannon (2-3), who will look to silence a Royals lineup that’s been heating up lately.
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📺 Where To Watch Royals vs. White Sox? (May 7, 2025)
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | TV Channels |
| Wednesday, May 7 | 7:40 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | FDSKC, CHSN |
💸 Royals vs. White Sox Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Royals | -1.5 | -224 | 8 (O/U) |
| White Sox | +1.5 | +185 |
- Win Probabilities: Royals 69.1% | White Sox 35.1%
🔄 Series Recap & Trends
The Royals enter Game 2 of this divisional series with momentum, winning eight of their last 10, including four straight. The White Sox, while still struggling overall, have shown flashes, going 4-6 in their last 10 games and managing to cover the run line in six of them.
Royals Trends (Last 10 Games):
- Record: 8-2
- Runs per game: 4.1
- ERA: 2.12
- HRs: 14
- ATS: 7-3
White Sox Trends (Last 10 Games):
- Record: 4-6
- Runs per game: 4.4
- ERA: 3.65
- HRs: 6
- ATS: 6-4
🧠 Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | Opp. AVG |
| Michael Wacha | KC | 1-4 | 3.52 | — | 38.1 | 6.8 | — |
| Jonathan Cannon | CHW | 2-3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wacha has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts.
🚑 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status | Injury |
| KC | Dairon Blanco | 10-day IL | Achilles |
| KC | Hunter Harvey | 15-day IL | Shoulder |
| KC | Kyle Wright | 15-day IL | Shoulder |
| KC | Alec Marsh | 60-day IL | Shoulder |
| KC | James McArthur | 60-day IL | Elbow |
| CHW | Andrew Benintendi | Day-to-day | Calf |
| CHW | Jesse Scholtens | 60-day IL | Elbow |
| CHW | Ky Bush | 60-day IL | Elbow |
| CHW | Korey Lee | 10-day IL | Ankle |
| CHW | Gage Workman | 10-day IL | Hip |
📊 Player Props to Watch
| Player | Team | Hits O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | Notable Stat |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+130) | .310 AVG, 4 HR, 15 BB |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | 1.5 (+185) | — | 0.5 (+175) | Leads KC in AVG (.315) |
| Luis Robert | CHW | 0.5 (-180) | 0.5 (+210) | 0.5 (+210) | Team-high 5 HR, 15 RBI |
| Miguel Vargas | CHW | 0.5 (-185) | — | 0.5 (+225) | 2 HR, 16 BB |
| Andrew Vaughn | CHW | 0.5 (-235) | — | 0.5 (+180) | 6-game on-base streak |
🧵 Same Game Parlay (ClutchBuzz Pick 🧨)
| Leg | Odds |
| Royals ML (-224) | ✅ |
| Bobby Witt Jr. 1+ RBI | ✅ +130 |
| Luis Robert to Hit a HR | ✅ +210 |
| Total Runs Under 8 | ✅ -108 |
| Total Odds | +875 |
🧢 Final ClutchBuzz Royals vs White Sox Prediction
Michael Wacha’s sharp recent form and Kansas City’s current roll make this a tough matchup for the White Sox, even if they’ve shown some resilience lately. Cannon has been serviceable, but Kansas City’s deeper lineup, elite ERA (4th in MLB), and home advantage put them in a prime position to keep rolling.
🟩 Royals 4, White Sox 3
🧾 ATS Pick: White Sox +1.5
📈 O/U Pick: Under 8 Runs
🔒 Moneyline Pick: Royals (-224)
