The Kansas City Royals (63-93) will begin a 6-game series with the Cleveland Guardians (88-68) on Friday at Progressive Field at 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Royals vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Guardians lead 8-5
The Royals aren’t in the playoff picture with a 63-93 record and are playing their younger players down the final stretch of the season. Kansas City has lost 4 of its last 5 games, including a 3-game sweep by the Detroit Tigers.
The Guardians have already clinched the AL Central and are locked into the No. 3 seed in the AL playoffs. Cleveland has won 9 of its last 10 games and the Guardians have won 7 straight series.
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Royals at Guardians projected starters
RHP Brady Singer vs. RHP Aaron Civale
Singer (10-4, 2.99 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 147 2/3 IP.
- Has been credited with the win in 3 straight starts
- Sept. 5 vs. Guardians: 6 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Civale (3-6, 5.19 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 85 IP.
- The Guardians have won 5 of his last 6 starts
- July 8 at Royals: 7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Royals at Guardians odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:16 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Royals +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Guardians -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-190) | Guardians -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -112 | U: -140)
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Royals at Guardians picks and predictions
Prediction
Royals 4, Guardians 3
Money line
I’ll be taking ROYALS (+115) in this game as the Guardians have already locked up their spot in the postseason. Kansas City wants to finish the season strong and they have Singer on the mound, who has been fantastic in 2022.
The Royals have gone 8-1 in Singer’s last 9 starts.
Run line/Against the spread
While I believe the Royals should be able to win outright, I’ll PASS on the run line in this game. Kansas City’s odds are at -190 to keep the game within 2 runs, so it’s not a bet worth taking straight up.
Over/Under
UNDER 7.5 RUNS (-140) appears to be the correct choice in this game, especially with the weather factors at Progressive Field. Singer shouldn’t surrender many runs while KC should be able to muster up a few runs on Civale.
The Under is 4-0 in Cleveland’s last 4 road games against a team with a winning record. Plus, the Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 meetings between the Royals and the Guardians.
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