The Chicago White Sox visit the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The White Sox have a solid 81-77 record, while the Royals sit well below .500 at 68-90. This gap in performance is reflected in the betting odds.
Chicago is favored on the moneyline at -125, meaning you’d need to bet $125 to win $100. Kansas City is a slight underdog at +104, so a $100 bet would return $104 if they pull off the upset. The spread is set at 1.5 runs. The White Sox are -1.5 favorites with +134 odds, meaning a $100 bet on Chicago covering the spread would win $134 if they win by two or more runs. The Royals are +1.5 underdogs at -163, so you’d have to risk $163 to win $100 backing them to lose by one run or less, or win outright.
The total runs line is at 8.5. The over is priced at -122, meaning the sportsbook expects a moderately high-scoring game. Betting the over requires risking $122 to win $100 if the combined runs are nine or more. The under is slightly less expensive at +102.
Given the White Sox’s better record and favored status, they look like the safer pick to win. However, the Royals getting 1.5 runs at a strong price could be enticing for those expecting a close game. The total suggests a moderately offensive contest, so consider the over if you expect both teams to score.