The Chicago White Sox (46-83) will look to Colson Montgomery, with homers in two straight games, to pull off an upset win over the Kansas City Royals (66-64) Monday at Rate Field. The Royals are -135 moneyline favorites for the game, which starts at 7:40 p.m. ET live on CHSN and FDSKC.
Noah Cameron will get the ball for Kansas City while Chicago will counter with Shane Smith.
Royals vs. White Sox Odds
Royals odds to win: -135 White Sox odds to win: +115 Spread: White Sox – Total: 8.5 runsRoyals vs. White Sox Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 Time: 7:40 p.m. ET TV: CHSN and FDSKCWho Will Win Royals vs. White Sox?
Royals and White Sox Betting Trends
The Royals are 32-22 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 59.3% of those games).
In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -135 or shorter, Kansas City has a record of 18-13 (58.1%).
The White Sox have been underdogs in 127 games this season and won 45 (35.4%) of those contests.
Chicago has entered 108 games this season as the underdog by +115 or more and is 38-70 in those contests.
The Royals have played in 130 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 56 times (56-73-1).
The White Sox and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 57 of their 129 opportunities.
Royals Stats & Insights
The Royals have the No. 28 offense in baseball scoring 3.8 runs per game (496 total runs).
Kansas City is fifth-worst in MLB play with 124 home runs.
The Royals rank 18th in the majors with a .246 batting average.
Kansas City strikes out 6.9 times per game to rank second in MLB.
The 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Royals pitching staff ranks 25th in MLB.
Kansas City has a 3.62 team ERA that ranks fourth across all MLB pitching staffs.
White Sox Stats & Insights
The White Sox have scored 504 runs (just 3.9 per game) this season, which ranks 26th in MLB.
Chicago’s 128 home runs rank 22nd in Major League Baseball.
The White Sox have a team batting average of just .232 this season, which ranks 27th among MLB teams.
Chicago ranks 16th in strikeouts per game (8.3) among MLB offenses.
The White Sox have a 7.9 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 25th in the majors.
Chicago pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.21 ERA this year, which ranks 20th in MLB.
Royals Key Players to Watch
The Royals will send Cameron (7-5) to the mound for his 19th start of the season. He is 7-5 with a 2.53 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched.
Bobby Witt Jr. leads Kansas City with a batting average of .298. He’s also hit 19 home runs with 71 RBI.
Maikel Garcia is batting .298 to lead Kansas City, while adding 12 homers and 57 runs batted in this season.
Vinnie Pasquantino leads Kansas City in home runs with 27 and runs batted in with 90.
Salvador Perez has 118 hits and an OBP of .293 to go with a slugging percentage of .449 this season.
White Sox Key Players to Watch
Smith (3-7) will take to the mound for the White Sox and make his 23rd start of the season.
Miguel Vargas has 28 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 47 walks while hitting .233.
Luis Robert is hitting .225 with 12 doubles, 14 home runs and 40 walks.
Andrew Benintendi is batting .229 with 14 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 33 walks.
Lenyn Sosa’s 17 home runs, 57 runs batted in and .270 batting average all lead his team.
Royals and White Sox Injuries
Royals: Michael Massey: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Jac Caglianone: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Hunter Harvey: 15 Day IL (Abductor), Steven Cruz: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), James McArthur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff), Cole Ragans: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff)
White Sox: Owen White: 15 Day IL (Hip), Elvis Peguero: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Dan Altavilla: 15 Day IL (Lat), Miguel Castro: 60 Day IL (Knee), Ky Bush: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Drew Thorpe: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Royals vs. White Sox Prediction
Score Prediction: White Sox 5, Royals 4 Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runsHow to Bet on Royals vs. White Sox
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