Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/14

MLB game preview

The Kansas City Royals are set to play the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago. The game will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:40 PM. Fans can catch the action on the ROYL channel.

The Royals have a 19-24 record and are third in the AL Central. They have lost their last three games. The White Sox have a 21-21 record and are second in the division, riding a four-game winning streak. Kris Bubic will pitch for the Royals, while Anthony Kay will start for the White Sox.

Kansas City Royals Team Preview

The Kansas City Royals have been on a tough stretch recently, dropping their last three games. They lost two games against the Chicago White Sox, both by a score of 6-5. Before that, they fell to the Detroit Tigers, 6-3, in a home game.

Bobby Witt Jr. has been a standout performer for the Royals. He has a batting average of .306, with 7 home runs and 22 RBIs this season. Carter Jensen and Salvador Perez have also been contributing with 6 home runs each.

Kris Bubic is set to start for the Royals in the upcoming game. He has a 3-1 record this season with a 3.50 ERA. The team will look to him to help end their losing streak.

Royals vs White Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Venue: Rate Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Royals Moneyline -138, White Sox Moneyline +117

Chicago White Sox Team Preview

The Chicago White Sox have been on a good run recently. They won their last three games against the Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners. In the game on May 13th, the White Sox secured a win over the Royals with a score of 6-5.

Hitting has been a key strength for the White Sox this season. They rank 4th in home runs with 55. Players like Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery have been significant contributors in this area.

On the mound, Anthony Kay is the probable starter for the next game. He holds a 2-1 record with a 4.89 ERA this season. The White Sox pitching staff ranks 18th in ERA with a value of 4.28.

BTB Betting Pick

The Royals are favored with a moneyline of -138. They have a better batting average and more doubles than the White Sox. Their pitching, with a lower earned run average, also gives them an edge. The recommendation is to pick the Royals to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Royals and White Sox have solid slugging percentages and have hit a good number of home runs. Both teams’ pitching ranks in the middle, which may allow for more runs. The recommendation is to take the over at 8.5 runs.