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On the evening of July 20, 2024, the Kansas City Royals will host the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM under expected overcast skies. Leading the pitching effort for the White Sox will be Jonathan Cannon, who enters the game with an ERA of 4.412. His counterpart, Brady Singer of the Royals, boasts a superior ERA of 3.202.\n\nThe Chicago White Sox are currently struggling at the bottom of the 2024 AL Central Division standings, with a record of 27-72, reflecting a bleak winning percentage of 0.27. They have only managed 8 victories within the division against 26 losses, sitting last with recent form indicating only 2 wins out of their last 10 games. Conversely, the Kansas City Royals are performing notably better, placed 6th with a 53-45 record, achieving a 0.54 winning percentage. Their recent form also shows resilience with 5 wins in their previous 10 outings.\n\nBetting odds for the game indicate a challenging matchup for the White Sox. The point spread sits at -1.5 favoring the Royals, suggesting expectations for a marginally close game. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs, pointing to anticipations of moderate scoring. For those looking to place moneyline bets, the Royals appear as clear favorites at -206, whereas the underdog White Sox are listed at +172. These odds reflect the recent performances and standings of the teams, giving the Royals a significant advantage on their home turf.