Scheduled for a 2:10 PM start on July 21, 2024, the Chicago White Sox are set to take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium under conditions of light rain. The pitching duel will feature Drew Thorpe for the White Sox, who has maintained a solid ERA of 3.582 this season, against the Royals’ Seth Lugo, who impresses with a lower ERA of 2.480.

The White Sox, struggling in the 2024 AL Central Division, find themselves in 15th place with a disheartening record of 27-73, translating to a .27 winning percentage. Currently, they are 5th in their division, marked by a divisional record of 8-27. Their recent performance reveals only 1 win in the last 10 games, accompanied by a six-game losing streak. The team’s performance on the road has been particularly lackluster, with a record of 10-39, while their day game wins are only 10 compared to 17 during night games. They have scored 315 runs and conceded a significantly higher 503 runs this season.

Conversely, the Royals hold a more favorable position in the standings, placed 5th in the AL Central with a record of 54-45, which converts to a .55 winning percentage. They are 3rd in the division, boasting an 18-10 division record. Their recent streak includes 6 wins in their last 10 games, currently riding a 2-game winning streak. At home, they’ve registered a strong 33-18 record, contrasted by a weaker 21-27 on the road. The team has scored 455 runs while allowing 384 runs.

Betting odds for the game highlight the Royals as favorites with a money line of -225 compared to the White Sox at +188. The point spread is set at -1.5, leaning towards the Royals’ favor, with an over/under of 8.5, suggesting expectations of a relatively high-scoring game.