The White Sox (21-21) aim for a series sweep against the Royals (19-24) on May 14, following a 6-5 victory. Colson Montgomery shined for Chicago with three hits, while Kansas City's Kris Bubic seeks to end a three-game losing streak.
Key points
White Sox aim for a series sweep against Royals
Colson Montgomery hit his 11th home run
Kris Bubic starts for Royals to end losing streak
Anthony Kay starts for White Sox after strong May performance
Royals have lost three straight games
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White Sox vs. Royals prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 14
The White Sox (21-21) will be looking for a sweep of their three-game series tonight in the Windy City when they take the field against the Royals (19-24).
Surprise contenders in the American League Central, the White Sox remained just 1.5 games behind division-leading Cleveland with a 6-5 win last night over KC. Colson Montgomery was the offensive catalyst for
the Chisox with three hits including his 11th home run of the season and scored two runs. Tyler Davis picked up his first win of the season coming on in relief of Chicago starter Noah Schultz. Seth Lugo was bad for Kansas City allowing five runs in five innings to drop to 1-3 on the season. KC’s ace has been anything but the last month as he has allowed less than four runs in just one of his last four starts. Bobby Witt Jr. cracked his 7th home run of the season (and 7th since April 26th) for the Royals in the loss.
Kansas City turns to Kris Bubic to try and snap the Royals’ now three-game losing streak. The White Sox are gunning for their fifth straight win. They will send Anthony Kay to the bump. After struggling at the end of April, Kay has been solid in May allowing just two runs over his last two starts / 10 innings. Bubic has been good his last three starts. Over his last 17.2 innings, the left-hander has allowed 12 hits and just five runs while striking out 18.
Q&A
What are the latest odds for the White Sox vs. Royals game on May 14?
The latest odds for the White Sox vs. Royals game can be found on various sports betting sites, reflecting the teams' recent performances.
Who is starting for the White Sox against the Royals on May 14?
Anthony Kay is set to start for the White Sox against the Royals on May 14.
What are the recent performance trends for Kris Bubic of the Royals?
Kris Bubic has been solid in his last three starts, allowing only five runs over 17.2 innings while striking out 18 batters.
How did Colson Montgomery perform in the previous game against the Royals?
Colson Montgomery had three hits, including his 11th home run of the season, and scored two runs in the previous game against the Royals.
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Game Details and How to Watch: White Sox vs. Royals
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 7:40PM EST
Site: Rate Field
City: Chicago, IL
Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, CSN, Royals.TV
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The Latest Odds: White Sox vs. Royals
The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy ofDraftKings:
Moneyline: Chicago White Sox (+113), Kansas City Royals (-136)
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-149), Royals -1.5 (+123)
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers: White Sox vs. Royals
Pitching matchup for May 14:
White Sox: Anthony Kay
Season Totals: 35.0 IP, 2-1, 4.89 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 25K, 17 BB
Chase Meidroth had his 11-game hitting streak snapped last night (0-2)
Carter Jensen was 2-2 last night, is 4-9 over his last 4 games but is hitting just .176 in May
Bobby Witt Jr. has hit safely in 11 of 12 games in May with 17 hits including 5 HRs in 49 ABs (.347)
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: White Sox vs. Royals
The Royals are 6-14 on the road this season
The White Sox are 11-9 at home this season
The White Sox are 24-18 on the Run Line this season
The Royals are 18-25 on the Run Line this season
The OVER has cashed 19 times in games involving the Royals this season (19-24)
The OVER has cashed 23 times in White Sox games this season (23-19)
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