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Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kansas City Royals (18-49) host the Cincinnati Reds (33-35) for the final of their 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 2-0

The Reds won the 1st 2 games of the series by 5-4 scores and have won 7 of their last 9 games and 4 straight on the road. They are 16-17 on the road this season.

With the Oakland Athletics on a winning streak, the Royals are now the worst team in the MLB. They are just 9-25 at home. Kansas City has lost 8 straight games and, with a loss Wednesday, will have been swept in 3 straight series.

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Reds at Royals projected starters

RHP Ben Lively vs. LHP Daniel Lynch

Lively (3-4, 4.21 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 36 1/3 innings.

  • Is in his 1st season in Cincinnati; pitched for Royals in 2018-19
  • Last start: 6 2/3 IP, 10 H, 7 ER, 1 BB, 8 K in 7-4 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 9

Lynch (0-2, 4.41 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 16 1/3 innings.

  • Royals are 1-2 in his 3 starts
  • Has gone over 5 IP with 3 or less ER in each start

Reds at Royals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 9:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Royals -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+140) | Royals +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Reds at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Royals 3

Moneyline

BET REDS (-115).

Simply put, the Reds are playing far better than the Royals. With both games ending 5-4 over the last 2 days, playing Cincinnati on the run line doesn’t make much sense. The talent is there, and the consistency is coming.

For the Royals, this isn’t a position they have performed well in. They are 13-35 following a loss and have the worst home record in the MLB. They are just 6-14 as a home underdog as well.

Do not expect Kansas City to bounce back here and BET REDS (-115) to close out the series.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There just isn’t much value here, especially with both games having ended within a run. An argument can be made for both teams here, and I’d stick to the moneyline odds.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-120).

While the Reds have been profitable on the Over this season, they have gone Under in 2 of their last 3 games, and both games in this series would have gone Under this total.

KC is 21-25-1 O/U following a loss as well, which it is in this instance. Ultimately, considering the trends, back the UNDER 9.5 (-120).

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Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kansas City Royals (18-47) welcome the Cincinnati Reds (31-35) to Kauffman Stadium Monday. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2021 season when Reds won 2 of 3

After a 5-game win streak to end May, the Reds have gone 5-6 in June. They have won their last 2 series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals. They beat the Cardinals 4-3 on Sunday and are 2-1 on their current 3-city, 9-game road trip.

The Royals, who lost 11-3 on Sunday to the Baltimore Orioles, have dropped 6 straight games and 9 of their last 10. They have won just 2 of their last 6 home games as well.

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Reds at Royals projected starters

RHP Luke Weaver vs. RHP Zach Greinke

Weaver (1-2, 6.27 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 47 1/3 innings.

  • Was abused by the Dodgers in Tuesday start: 3 2/3 IP, 6 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
  • Has allowed 3 or more ER in 3 of his last 4 starts
  • Reds are 4-5 in his starts

Greinke (1-6, 4.59 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 66 2/3 innings.

  • Is just 5-14 in his 2 seasons in Kansas City
  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 0 BB, 3 K in 6-1 loss to Miami Marlins on Tuesday
  • Royals are 3-10 in his starts

Reds at Royals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Royals -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+155) | Royals +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 6, Royals 5

Moneyline

BET REDS (+100).

Simply put, the Reds are on a 2-game win streak and the Royals have lost 6 in a row. While the Reds are 14-17 on the road, the Royals are a much worse 9-23 at home. The Royals are 3-9 straight up as a home favorite, the worst win rate as a home favorite in the MLB.

The pitching difference is notable, however, the Reds sit 12th in batting average (.255) while the Royals rank 25th (.230). Cincinnati’s hitting is just that much better here.

Take REDS (+100).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Royals as a favorite, despite being at home, isn’t a strong play. They are a league-worst 8-24 on the run line at home. For the Reds, the preferred bet here would be on the moneyline.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9 (-105).

The Reds are 4-2 O/U in their last 6 games. They are 37-29 O/U on the season as well as 8-1 O/U in their last 9 road games.

Kansas City has consistently gone Under, but it will get a pitcher with a 6.27 ERA in Weaver and should be able to consistently get on base early.

Weaver has allowed a combined 10 ER in his last 2 starts. Expect the Royals to be able to contribute some during his innings. Back the OVER 9 (-105).

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Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (44-41) and Kansas City Royals (36-49) clash in an interleague series finale on Wednesday. The central division crossover matinee at Kauffman Stadium is set for a 2:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Sonny Gray is the projected starting pitcher for the Reds. Gray is 1-4 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 12.0 K/9, and 3.4 BB/9 in 55 IP over 11 starts.

He faces the Royals in what will be his second start off the IL (groin). Gray was solid in an 86-pitch July 2 return against the Chicago Cubs as he allowed a run on five hits and a walk while fanning eight in five innings. Current K.C. batters own a .594 OPS, .056 isolated power against him.

RHP Brady Singer is the projected starting pitcher for the Royals. He is 3-6 with a 4.74 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, and 4.0 BB/9 in 79 2/3 IP over 17 starts.

Singer has had most of his walk-and-home run-hiccups on the road. He owns a 4.33 ERA at Kauffman Stadium this season.

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Reds at Royals odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Reds -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Royals +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Reds -1.5 (+105) | Royals +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Reds 6, Royals 4

Money line (ML)

The two teams split the first two games on the series, but the Reds are 20-12 since June 3.

The Royals are just 7-23 over their last 29 games.

For this contest, peg the true odds as being bracketed by these ML prices: PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Kansas City bullpen owns a 5.60 ERA over the last month. Gray owns the Royals.

With a slight lean on the Over, TAKE THE REDS -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under (O/U)

Two second-division bullpens and one scuffling of late, Gray in a second turn back off a layoff and a breeze-out afternoon in K.C.: BACK THE OVER  9.5 (-105) on a small-to-moderate lean.

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Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (43-40) and Kansas City Royals (35-48) open a three-game interleague set Monday with an 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch at Kauffman Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Vladimir Gutierrez is the projected starting pitcher for the Reds. He is 3-3 with a 4.93 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, and 4.5 BB/9 in 38 1/3 IP over 7 starts.

The Reds rookie is coming off an awful outing Wednesday against San Diego. Gutierrez yielded 3 home runs, 3 walks and 6 hits leading to 6 ER in 4 1/3 IP.

LHP Mike Minor is the projected starting pitcher for the Royals. He is 6-6 with a 5.33 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 8.9 K/9, and 2.7 BB/9 in 96 1/3 IP over 17 starts.

Minor carried a respectable 4.48 ERA into a June 25 start against the Texas Rangers but has allowed 14 ER across 10 IP in two starts since.

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Reds at Royals odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 2:17 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Reds +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Royals -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Reds +1.5 (-185) | Royals -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under: 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Royals 7, Reds 4

Money line (ML)

Cincinnati swept the Cubs over the weekend and totes a four-game win streak into this series. The Reds are 19-11 since June 3.

Kansas City took 2-of-3 from the Twins over the weekend. The Royals had lost nine in a row before their Friday win over Minnesota and are just 6-22 over their last 28 games.

With the Reds being on the road after an 11-game home stand and with Minor having a solid history in effective bounce-backs after bad two clunkers in a row, the Royals are the value play. But SKIP THE MONEY LINE and leverage the plus money against the run-and-a-half.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Kansas City offense has been a near-average unit the last few weeks posting a .720 OPS since June 14. The Cincinnati attack is not as potent on the road (.685 OPS) or against southpaws (.673 OPS) as it is at home or against righties.

On a warm night in a high-total contest TAKE THE ROYALS -1.5 (+150).

Over/Under (O/U)

A forecast of 86 degrees at first pitch and with an outward-blowing breeze and with two second-division bullpens, BACK THE OVER 10 (-110) on a small-to-moderate lean.

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