Was really hoping for -1 here and that's priced -140 at DraftKings. But that's fine, I fully expect a Kansas City victory. I actually have some optimism again for the White Sox but not until like 2027. And they are 18-41 away and have lost four straight on the road. They have yet to see Royals AL Rookie of the Year candidate Noah Cameron (6-5, 2.52 ERA), which should only help our cause the first time through the lineup. Should be no worries about a key Royals player sitting after Thursday's off day, so that also means the bullpen is fully ready to go. With a chance to get back to .500 after a horrible home loss Wednesday, truly can't afford another for WC hopes.

Recent history shows the time to go with the Royals is off of a loss...like tonight vs. the Chisox. KC has won eight of its last nine off a setback, and catches the Pale Hose in another familiar slump, dropping 8 of their last 10. White Sox starter Aaron Civale saw the roof cave in last Friday vs. Cleveland, surrendering nine runs and eight hits in just 3 1/3 IP of a 9-5 loss. Meanwhile, the Royals' Noah Cameron has been mostly good this season, as his 2.52 ERA suggests, with KC winning in five of his last six starts. Since the beginning of July (seven starts), Cameron's ERA is also a spiffy 2.18. Play Royals on the Run Line.