Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 08/17/25

The Chicago White Sox are looking to avoid the 3-game sweep on Sunday, and they turn to RHP Davis Martin for that endeavor. He is just 4-9 with a 4.17 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 101.1 IP in 17 starts and 1 relief appearance this season. He is coming off a win last time out against the Cleveland Guardians at home last Sunday, and he has won 2 of his past 3 outings — but both of those victories were at home. Martin has a 5.35 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 38.2 IP in his past 7 starts, and he is a dismal 1-7 with a 5.14 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 8 homers allowed in 49.0 IP across 8 starts and 1 relief appearance away from home. The last time Martin appeared in Kansas City on May 8, he allowed 4 runs and 7 hits with a walk in just 4.1 IP in a 10-0 road loss.

The Royals turn to RHP Ryan Bergert, who was acquired from the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline. Since arriving in Kansas City he is 0-1 with a 3.18 ERA, allowing 4 runs in 11.1 IP with a sparkling 0.79 WHIP and .154 opponent batting average. Bergert should be able to pitch the Royals to the victory, and a series sweep, in the finale.

White Sox vs Royals prediction: Kansas City ML (-165) available at time of publishing. Playable to -175.

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