MLB · Mon, Aug 25 · 7:40 PM EST

Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox

Gary's pick

Kansas City Royals ML-134

CONF 64%

Result

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The read

I’m riding Kansas City on the moneyline because Noah Cameron owns a 2.53 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP, and that .208 opponent average punishes a Chicago lineup with more holes than hustle; Benintendi at .229 and Montgomery at .230 are leaning on sporadic pop while Baldwin and Mead have combined 111 strikeouts in 381 at-bats. Shane Smith’s .228 opponent average isn’t soft, but a 4.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP turn into traffic when Bobby Witt Jr.

hits .297 with 151 knocks and grinders like Isbel at .264 and Frazier at .267 keep innings alive. The only worry is a low-scoring slog if Smith lands early strikes, yet Kansas City’s patience shows up through Jonathan India drawing 51 walks and Adam Frazier adding 22, which tilts the pitch-count game and brings the run-scoring chance their way.

I’ve been around too long to overthink it—better arm, deeper bats, and the cleaner club wins; got the guts to ride the short road chalk with me?

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