On the evening of July 29, 2024, the Kansas City Royals are set to go head-to-head with the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, beginning at 8:10 PM. Expect light rain during the game which could influence play conditions.

Alec Marsh will lead the pitching for the Royals, entering the game with a 4.748 ERA. The White Sox will counter with Chris Flexen, who has an ERA of 5.248. As we look at the standings in the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals sit in fifth place with a 57-49 record and a .540 winning percentage, including a divisional record of 19-10. They are currently on a two-game losing streak but have won half of their last ten games. Their strong performance is evident in night games, having won 34 out of 57.

Conversely, the White Sox are significantly struggling, ranked 15th with a 27-81 record, reflecting a mere .250 win rate, and they have lost their last 14 games. Their divisional struggles are also apparent, with just 8 wins against 28 losses. Home and road games have been challenging, with records of 17-37 and 10-44, respectively.

Turning to betting odds for this matchup, Kansas City Royals are favored with a -169 moneyline, while the White Sox stand at +143. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Royals, and the over/under for total runs scored in the game is placed at 9. This suggests that the Royals are expected to win by at least 2 runs, providing a potential advantage for those betting on them to cover the spread.