Royals vs White Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2025
Last updated: May 7, 2025, 11:40PM | Published: May 7, 2025, 1:29AM
The Kansas City Royals will take on the Chicago White Sox in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 9:40am AEST.
The Royals will send Michael Wacha (1-4, 3.52 ERA) to the mound, while the White Sox are going with Jonathan Cannon (2-3, 4.26 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Royals vs White Sox game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Kansas City vs White Sox MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Royals a 67% chance of beating the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs White Sox: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Royals $1.45, White Sox $2.85
- Line: Royals -1.5 ($1.97), White Sox +1.5 ($1.86)
- Total (Over/Under 8.143 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 $1.45 and the White Sox at $2.85.
The Royals are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the White Sox, with odds of $1.97 available at TAB.
For the underdog White Sox (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.86.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.143 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 53% of the time, while the 8.143-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Royals vs White Sox: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $1.45 with TAB
- Line: White Sox +1.5 at $1.86 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.143 at $1.91 with TAB
These Royals vs White Sox predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
Royals vs White Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Kansas City vs White Sox game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Kansas City vs White Sox match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Royals vs White Sox: Essential Details
The match-up between the Royals and White Sox at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to commence at 9:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Kansas City vs White Sox predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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