MLB Royals vs. White Sox Picks & Predictions for Wednesday, August 8
By ATSSportsline.com
CHICAGO, IL (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of a three-game series. The Royals beat the White Sox 5-2 in Game 2 to even the series. Jeremy Guthrie the mound for the Royals while the White Sox send out Jose Quintana. The opening pitch starts at 8:10pmET from U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the White Sox as a -200 favorite over the Royals. The total is 95 in most books. Kansas City comes in with a 46-63 overall record and is 49-57 Under, while the White Sox are 60-49 overall and are 49-56 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The White Sox opened as a -200 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 9.5 and remained there at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 75% of public bettors favor the White Sox. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest MLB trends, the Royals are 1-5 Under last 6 as a dog, 2-6 Under last 8 Wednesday games, 5-13 Under last 18 as a dog of +151 to +200 and 3-10 Under last 13 following a win. White Sox are 0-4 Under last 4 vs. AL Central, 2-5 Under last 7 overall and 0-4 Under in Quintana's last 4 starts. The Chicago White Sox are in danger of being knocked out of the American League Central lead by the last place team. And they may not have 3B Kevin Youkilis due to a knee injury. At least they send out Quintana, a tough lefty who is 4-1 this year and has a 2.80 ERA. The White Sox bats have cooled lately, putting up just 10 runs their last three games.
WEDNESDAY MLB FREE PICK: WHITE SOX/ROYALS UNDER 9.5
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