Royals vs White Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 16, 2025, 11:12PM | Published: Aug 15, 2025, 10:33PM
The Kansas City Royals will sqaure off with the Chicago White Sox in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 9:10am AEST.
Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.60 ERA) will start for the Royals, while the White Sox are going with Sean Burke (4-9, 4.26 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Royals vs White Sox game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Kansas City vs White Sox MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Royals a 57% chance of beating the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs White Sox: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Royals $1.71, White Sox $2.20
- Line: Royals -1.5 ($2.40), White Sox +1.5 ($1.61)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Royals at $1.71 and the White Sox at $2.20.
The Royals are 1.5-run favourites against the White Sox, with odds of $2.40 available at TAB.
For the underdog White Sox (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.61.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the White Sox (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Royals vs White Sox: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $1.71 with TAB
- Line: White Sox +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Royals vs White Sox predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Royals vs White Sox: Prediction
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Royals vs White Sox: Essential Details
The game between the Royals and White Sox at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to begin at 9:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Sunday 17 August 2025
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Kansas City vs White Sox predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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