Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cleveland Guardians (80-59) and Kansas City Royals (75-65) wrap up a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 7:40 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-5

The Guardians hammered the Royals 7-1 to cash as the road favorite (-129) on Tuesday, with the total (8) pushing at most shops. Cleveland is looking for the 3-game road sweep in Wednesday’s game after dropping 3 of 4 at home to Kansas City Aug. 26-28.

The Guardians have won 5 of the past 6 outings, while the Under is on a 3-0-1 run in the past 4 contests.

The Royals are in freefall, dropping 7 consecutive games to slip 5 1/2 games behind the Guardians for 1st place. Kansas City is a game back of the Minnesota Twins for 2nd place in the AL Central Division, too.

Kansas City has averaged just 2.0 runs per game (RPG) in the past 6 games, while the Under is on a 3-1-1 run in the previous 5 outings. After KC won 3 straight to open the 4-game series in Cleveland, the Guardians have taken 3 straight against the Royals.

Guardians at Royals projected starters

RHP Ben Lively vs. RHP Seth Lugo

Lively (11-8, 3.92 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 131 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 9 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 3 K in 10-8 home victory vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 4-6, 3.90 ERA (64 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.22 WHIP, .237 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 11 HR, 22 BB, 56 K in 12 starts
  • Post All-Star break: 3-3, 4.60 ERA (43 IP, 22 ER), 1.35 WHIP, .243 OBA, 7 HR, 17 BB, 27 K in 8 starts
  • 2024 vs. Royals: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 2-1 road setback June 27
  • Career vs. Royals: 4-1, 3.19 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 21 ER), 9 HR, 0.99 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 in 10 starts

Lugo (14-8, 3.12 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 179 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 3-2 road loss vs. Houston Astros Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 6-5, 3.36 ERA (88 1/3 IP, 33 ER), 1.15 WHIP, .240 OBA, 22 BB, 70 K in 14 starts
  • Post All-Star break: 3-4, 4.67 ERA (52 IP, 27 ER), 1.19 WHIP, .240 OBA, 4 HR, 14 BB, 39 K in 8 starts
  • 2024 vs. Guardians: 1-0, 3.75 ERA (12 IP, 5 ER), 2 HR, .217 OBA, 2 BB, 15 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 1-0, 3.21 ERA (14 IP, 5 ER), 0.93 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 3 appearances (2 starts)

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Guardians at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Royals -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-184) | Royals -1.5 (+152)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 6, Guardians 5

Moneyline

The ROYALS (-134) have their best pitcher on the bump. Although Lugo was much better before the All-Star break than after, he has been fairly steady all season.

The Guardians (+116) have really made life difficult for Kansas City after the Royals made a run at the division lead just last week. Now, the Royals are sinking like a stone, and they need their All-Star to stop a 7-game losing streak in the worst way.

Run line/Against the spread

If you need some insurance, and just can’t bet the Guardians +1.5 (-184) straight up, this isn’t a good bet. You would need to risk nearly 2 times your potential return on the visitors.

AVOID, and just play Cleveland straight up if you like it.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-114) is worth a look in Wednesday’s series finale after an Under in the opener, and a push at most shops on Tuesday.

Both Lively and Lugo have put up a lot of crooked numbers since the All-Star break, and both starters have a post-break ERA of 4.60 or higher. We could see a higher-scoring affair.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (79-59) and Kansas City Royals (75-64) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-4

The Guardians fell behind 1-0 in the bottom of the 2nd inning, but they picked up 2 runs each in the top of the 5th and 6th innings to take a lead they’d never relinquish. Cleveland won 4-2, cashing the road favorite (-120) as the Under (8) cashed.

With Minnesota’s 5-4 win at Tampa Bay, Kansas City dropped to 3rd place in the AL Central Division, 4 1/2 games back of the 1st-place Guardians, with the Twins 3 1/2 games out.

Cleveland has picked up 4 wins in the past 5 games to pick itself up off of the mat after slipping into a tie for 1st place after dropping the 1st 3 games of a 4-game set against Kansas City Aug. 26-27. The Under has cashed in each of the past 3 outings.

Since the Royals won 3 in a row to start the Guardians series at Progressive Field, Kansas City has dropped 6 in a row, while getting outscored 32-16. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings.

Guardians at Royals projected starters

RHP Tanner Bibee vs. RHP Brady Singer

Bibee (10-7, 3.65 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 143 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 5 ER, 8 H (3 HR), 2 BB, 6 K in 7-5 home victory vs. Royals Wednesday
  • 2024 road splits: 6-3, 2.81 ERA (73 2/3 IP, 23 ER), 1.05 WHIP, .224 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 16 BB, 78 K in 13 starts
  • 2024 vs. Royals: 1-0, 5.06 ERA (16 IP, 9 ER), 5 HR, 3 BB, 16 K, .277 OBA in 3 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 1-0, 4.29 ERA (21 IP, 10 ER), 5 HR, 1.38 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 4 starts

Singer (9-9, 3.36 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 152 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 6-3 road loss vs. Houston Astros Thursday
  • 2024 home splits: 6-5, 2.88 ERA (84 1/3 IP, 27 ER), 1.10 WHIP, .230 OBA, 20 BB, 82 K in 14 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 2-2, 4.98 ERA (68 2/3 IP, 38 ER), 1.38 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 13 appearances (12 starts)

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Guardians at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -116 (bet $116 to win $100) | Royals -102 (bet $102 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+136) | Royals +1.5 (-164)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Guardians 3

Moneyline

The ROYALS (-102) are worth playing in the middle game of this series, as they try to snap a 6-game losing streak and get back on track. Kansas City was playing good baseball just a week ago, and it was tied for 1st place. It all fell apart, but things aren’t out of reach, and Kansas City has to get going quickly.

Singer is a solid pitcher with a nice 2.88 ERA at home this season, and he has a lengthy history against Cleveland.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more conservative and can’t bring yourself to back Kansas City straight up, try ROYALS +1.5 (-164) on the run line as the underdog for a little bit of insurance.

Despite the skid, Kansas City is still 9-4 on the run line as an underdog with 7 outright victories.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is a strong play in this game. We had just 6 total runs on the board in the series opener, and the total has gone low in 3 of the past 4 games for Kansas City, with the Royals going for exactly 2 runs of offense in each of the previous 4 contests.

Cleveland has ticked off 3 straight Under results, and the Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games on the road, too.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (69-68) and Oakland A’s (59-78) open a 4-game series Monday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is set for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 4-2

The Mariners dropped 2 of 3 games against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend. Seattle is just 2-11 across the past 13 road contests dating back to July 31. The Over is on a 3-1 run, while the total has gone high at a 9-4-2 clip in the past 15 outings.

The A’s lost 2 of 3 games against the Texas Rangers on the road this weekend. Oakland is a respectable 6-6 in the past 12 games at home, while the Over is on a 4-1 run in the past 5 outings.

The last time these teams met in Oakland June 4-6, the Mariners won 2 of 3 games, while the Under cashed in all 3 outings.

Mariners at A’s projected starters

RHP Logan Gilbert vs. RHP Osvaldo Bido

Gilbert (7-10, 3.09 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 0.90 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 171 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 3-2 home loss vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 4-5, 3.81 ERA (87 1/3 IP, 37 ER), 1.00 WHIP, .213 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 19 BB, 80 K in 14 starts
  • Career vs. A’s: 2-1, 3.09 ERA (58 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 6 HR, 0.93 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 10 starts

Bido (5-3, 3.21 ERA) makes his 9th start and 15th appearance. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 56 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 9 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 7-5 road loss vs. Guardians Wednesday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-2, 3.03 ERA (32 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 1.16 WHIP, .188 OBA, 16 BB, 36 K in 5 starts (9 appearances)
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Mariners at A’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mariners -144 (bet $144 to win $100) | A’s +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+120) | A’s +1.5 (-144)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Mariners at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

The MARINERS (-144) are a solid play as moderate favorites in the series opener. Gilbert has been pitching well all season, including a solid 3.81 ERA and 1.00 WHIP on the road.

The Mariners are a respectable 5-4 in 9 games under interim manager Dan Wilson, and the schedule is set up for Seattle to make a move still, but it needs to get going.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more conservative of a bettor, A’S +1.5 (-144) is worth playing lightly behind Bido. He has really come into his own for Oakland, posting a 3.03 ERA at home this season and holding the opposition to a .188 batting average. This will be a surprisingly decent pitching matchup.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-112) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

While the Over is 6-3-1 across the past 10 games for the Mariners, the Under cashed in each outing of the previous 3-game set in Oakland.

For the A’s, while the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 outings, the Under is 9-6 across the past 15 games. And the Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings by Bido.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cleveland Guardians (78-59) and Kansas City Royals (75-63) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-3

The Guardians land in Kansas City looking to exact a little revenge. Cleveland dropped 3 of 4 games in a series Aug. 26-28 at Progressive Field. Cleveland bounced back by taking 2 of 3 games from the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend.

The Royals suffered a 4-game sweep against the Houston Astros on the road this weekend, and Kansas City has dropped 5 in a row to slip 3½ games back of the 1st-place Guardians. The Over has cashed in 7 of the past 11 outings for the Royals while going 2-2 in 4 games against the Guards.

Guardians at Royals projected starters

RHP Gavin Williams vs. RHP Michael Wacha

Williams (2-7, 4.99 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 52 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 6 K in 6-1 home setback vs. Royals Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 2-2, 3.03 ERA (29 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.15 WHIP, .205 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 11 BB, 28 K in 6 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 1-1, 2.08 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 1 HR, 0.97 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 4 starts

Wacha (11-6, 3.50 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 139 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 9 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 7-5 road loss vs. Guardians Wednesday
  • 2024 home splits: 6-1, 3.13 ERA (63 1/3 IP, 22 ER), 1.20 WHIP, .254 OBA, 16 BB, 53 K in 11 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 2-0, 2.48 ERA (29 IP, 8 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 5 starts

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Guardians at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Royals -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+162) | Royals +1.5 (-196)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Guardians 3

Moneyline

The ROYALS (-118) are worth a look in the series opener. Kansas City has had its way with the Guardians (+100) so far this season, winning 7 of the 11 meetings, including 7 of the past 9.

Kansas City is worth playing against Williams, who has really struggled. He is 2-7 on the season, although he has been slightly better at home. Still, Wacha has been more consistent, and that makes the Royals the play.

Run line/Against the spread

Playing Royals +1.5 (-196) is a little too expensive, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return. There is no reason to play Kansas City on the run line laying that kind of money. There is no value if you require a little insurance. If you like the Royals, just play them straight up.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-122) is worth a look, even if Williams has been a little erratic this season.

Most of the problems for Williams have actually been at home. He has excelled on the road, posting a respectable 3.03 ERA. Wacha has been solid regardless of the venue, giving the Royals nice veteran leadership. This won’t be a pitchers’ duel, but it won’t be a slugfest, either.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cleveland Guardians (78-59) and Kansas City Royals (75-63) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-3

The Guardians land in Kansas City looking to exact a little revenge. Cleveland dropped 3 of 4 games in a series Aug. 26-28 at Progressive Field. Cleveland bounced back by taking 2 of 3 games from the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend.

The Royals suffered a 4-game sweep against the Houston Astros on the road this weekend, and Kansas City has dropped 5 in a row to slip 3½ games back of the 1st-place Guardians. The Over has cashed in 7 of the past 11 outings for the Royals while going 2-2 in 4 games against the Guards.

Guardians at Royals projected starters

RHP Gavin Williams vs. RHP Michael Wacha

Williams (2-7, 4.99 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 52 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 6 K in 6-1 home setback vs. Royals Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 2-2, 3.03 ERA (29 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.15 WHIP, .205 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 11 BB, 28 K in 6 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 1-1, 2.08 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 1 HR, 0.97 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 in 4 starts

Wacha (11-6, 3.50 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 139 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 9 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 7-5 road loss vs. Guardians Wednesday
  • 2024 home splits: 6-1, 3.13 ERA (63 1/3 IP, 22 ER), 1.20 WHIP, .254 OBA, 16 BB, 53 K in 11 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 2-0, 2.48 ERA (29 IP, 8 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 5 starts

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Guardians at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Royals -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+162) | Royals +1.5 (-196)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Guardians 3

Moneyline

The ROYALS (-118) are worth a look in the series opener. Kansas City has had its way with the Guardians (+100) so far this season, winning 7 of the 11 meetings, including 7 of the past 9.

Kansas City is worth playing against Williams, who has really struggled. He is 2-7 on the season, although he has been slightly better at home. Still, Wacha has been more consistent, and that makes the Royals the play.

Run line/Against the spread

Playing Royals +1.5 (-196) is a little too expensive, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return. There is no reason to play Kansas City on the run line laying that kind of money. There is no value if you require a little insurance. If you like the Royals, just play them straight up.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-122) is worth a look, even if Williams has been a little erratic this season.

Most of the problems for Williams have actually been at home. He has excelled on the road, posting a respectable 3.03 ERA. Wacha has been solid regardless of the venue, giving the Royals nice veteran leadership. This won’t be a pitchers’ duel, but it won’t be a slugfest, either.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (52-29) and Kansas City Royals (46-39) conclude a 4-game series Saturday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 3-2

The Guardians picked up a 7-2 victory Saturday as a slight favorite (-114) for their 1st victory in 3 tries in this 4-game set as the Over (7) cashed. Cleveland entered with 3 straight losses, and the Guardians avoided a season-high 4-game losing skid with the win.

The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 5 games, while going 8-4-1 in the past 13 outings, including the past 2 against the Royals.

The Royals saw their 3-game winning streak come to an end, and the Over has cashed in consecutive games following an 8-0-1 run to the Under. Despite the loss, Kansas City is still 5-2 in the past 7 games at home. The Royals are just 4-5 in the past 9 contests inside the division.

Guardians at Royals projected starters

LHP Logan Allen vs. RHP Seth Lugo

Allen (8-3, 5.72 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 78 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 6 ER, 9 H (3 HR), 1 BB, 5 K in 10-8 road win vs. Baltimore Orioles Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 5-3, 5.11 ERA (49 1/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.52 WHIP, .292 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 11 HR, 18 BB, 41 K in 10 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 0-2, 5.27 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.61 WHIP, 3 HR, 7.2 K/9 in 3 starts

Lugo (10-2, 2.29 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 110 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 2-1 home loss vs. Miami Marlins Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-2, 2.74 ERA (49 1/3 IP, 15 ER), 1.18 WHIP, .251 OBA, 5 HR, 11 BB, 37 K in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 0-0, 5.63 ERA (8 IP, 5 ER), 1.00 WHIP, 5.6 K/9 in 2 games (1 start)
  • 2024 vs. Guardians: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 6 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 6 K in 8-5 road loss June 4

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Guardians at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Royals -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-190) | Royals -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 6, Guardians 2

Moneyline

The ROYALS (-135) are a solid play in the series finale, and it’s actually surprising that they’re not favored by quite a bit more considering the fact they have a 10-win pitcher in Lugo on the bump against a shaky Allen.

Perhaps it’s the win by the Guardians (+110) over the Royals when Lugo started in Cleveland a few weeks ago, although he simply took the no-decision.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more adventurous, ROYALS -1.5 (+155) is a solid play for the chance to multiply up more than 1 1/2 times.

Kansas City has picked up 8 victories just since June 8, and the Royals have won by 2 or more runs in 5 of those outings. So, if you like the Royals, you should also like them to get the job done against the spread.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-105) is the lean, but with the Over cashing in the past 2 games, and Allen being a very giving pitcher for Cleveland, you’ll want to be careful. Go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over has cashed in 2 in a row for the Royals, but the Under is still 8-2-1 in the past 11 outings, and 11-4-1 in the previous 16 contests.

For the Guardians, the Over-Under has split in the past 4 games, while the Under is 7-4 in the past 11 outings on the road.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (51-29) and Kansas City Royals (46-38) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game series Saturday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 3-1

Cleveland lost 10-3 Friday in Kansas City, dropping a 3rd consecutive outing. The Guardians will try to avoid a season-high 4-game losing streak Saturday. The offense has dried up lately, plating just 6 runs in the past 3 outings.

The 10 runs allowed on Friday were the most since losing 11-7 at home against the Detroit Tigers May 7. It’s just the 3rd time all season Cleveland pitching has been dinged for a double-digit run total.

The Royals have won 3 in a row, their longest win streak since a season-best 8-game run May 17-25. Pitching has been on point for Kansas City lately, allowing just 8 runs in the past 5 games.

The Over (9.5) cashed Friday, and that was a rarity. The Under is still 8-1-1 in the past 10 games, and 11-3-1 across the past 15 outings dating back to June 13.

Guardians at Royals projected starters

RHP Tanner Bibee vs. LHP Cole Ragans

Bibee (6-2, 3.50 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 87 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 5 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 3-2 victory at Baltimore Orioles Monday
  • 2024 road splits: 3-1, 2.66 ERA (44 IP, 13 ER), 1.09 WHIP, .218 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 5 HR, 12 BB, 53 K in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 0-0, 2.70 ERA (10 IP, 3 ER), 1.50 WHIP, 0 HR, 9.9 K/9 in 2 starts

Ragans (5-5, 3.03 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 98 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 11 K in 4-1 home victory vs. Miami Marlins Monday
  • 2024 home splits: 4-2, 2.96 ERA (54 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.17 WHIP, .216 OBA, 3 HR, 20 BB, 75 K in 10 starts (1 CG)
  • Career vs. Guardians: 0-1, 5.40 ERA (5 IP, 3 ER), 1.40 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 in 1 start in 2022

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Guardians 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 6:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Royals -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+155) | Royals +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 3, Royals 2

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-105) are worth a look as short ‘dogs Saturday.

Cleveland hasn’t lost 4 or more games in a row at any point this season, and it enters on a 3-game skid.

The Royals (-115) have outscored the opposition 17-5 in their 3-game winning streak, including 2 victories over the Guardians. Kansas City pitching has allowed just 8 runs in the past 5 outings, so expect this to be a close shave.

Run line/Against the spread

The Royals +1.5 (-190) will cost nearly 2 times the potential return, if you want some insurance can’t bring yourself to take Kansas City straight up despite its recent hot play.

That’s too much risk for not nearly enough reward. If you like the Royals, just bet them straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is a decent play in this matchup between Bibee and Ragans.

The Under has cashed in 3 in a row for the southpaw Ragans, while going 5-1 across hist past 6 outings. And, again, Kansas City has hit the Under at an 8-1-1 clip in the previous 10 contests.

The total has gone Under in 3 of the past 4 starts for Bibee, while going 8-3 across his past 11 starts.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (51-28) and Kansas City Royals (45-38) play the 2nd contest of a 4-game series Friday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 2-1

The Guardians suffered a 2-1 loss in the series opener Thursday as the Under (9) easily cashed. Cleveland has dropped 2 in a row, and the 3 runs scored are tied for their fewest in consecutive outings since May 2-3.

The Under is on a 4-2-1 run for the Guardians, and the total has gone low in each of the past 2 meetings with the Royals.

The Royals improved to 28-15 at home, and they’re 3-1 in the past 4 games since a 3-game sweep at Texas June 21-23.

Kansas City continues to be a favorite of total bettors as the Under has cashed in 6 straight, while going 8-0-1 in the past 9 outings. The Under is also 11-2-1 in K.C.’s previous 14 contests.

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Guardians at Royals projected starters

RHP Triston McKenzie vs. RHP Alec Marsh

McKenzie (3-4, 4.66 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 73 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 3 ER, 3 H (2 HR), 4 BB, 6 K in 6-5 home victory vs. Toronto Blue Jays Sunday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-2, 4.28 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.24 WHIP, .219 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 4 HR, 11 BB, 26 K in 5 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 4-2, 3.19 ERA (62 IP, 22 ER), 1.06 WHIP, 8 HR, 9.1 K/9 in 10 starts and 2 relief appearances

Marsh (5-5, 4.40 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 75 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 4-0 setback at Texas Rangers Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-1, 3.58 ERA (37 2/3 IP, 15 ER), 1.19 WHIP, .236 OBA, 3 HR, 12 BB, 33 K in 7 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 1-1, 9.00 ERA (7 IP, 7 ER), 2.14 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 1 start and 1 relief appearance

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Guardians 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 6:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Royals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+125) | Royals +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, Royals 3

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-130) are minor favorites against the Royals (+105), who nipped Cleveland in the series opener Thursday.

McKenzie has actually looked a lot more comfortable on the road, and his control is much better, too. As mentioned, the Cleveland right-hander has just 11 walks, a .219 OBA and 1.24 WHIP in 27 1/3 innings in 5 road starts, while issuing 35 free passes with 13 homers allowed and a 1.65 WHIP in 10 home outings.

Trust McKenzie to help the Guardians get back in the win column, especially if they are able to get the offense going again.

Run line/Against the spread

The ROYALS +1.5 (-150) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little bit of insurance, and you just cannot trust Kansas City straight up.

Kansas City is just 1-4 in the past 5 games as an underdog on the run line, so be careful and go with a half-unit play at most.

Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-115) is a solid play, and frankly, it’s shocking to see double digits on the board with the way the Royals have been going.

The Under has cashed in 6 straight games for Kansas City, while going 8-0-1 in the past 9 outings, and 11-2-1 in the past 14 contests. The Under has hit in 2 straight games against the Guardians, too.

The total has gone low in 3 of the past 4 games for Cleveland, while going Under in 9 of the previous 12 contests.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (51-27) and Kansas City Royals (44-38) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Guardians won the 1st meeting 8-5 at home June 4 as moderate -128 favorites with the Over (8) cashing. The 2nd scheduled game, on June 5, was rained out and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 26. The Royals won 4-3 in the June 6 meeting as +149 underdogs as the Under (7.5) hung on.

Cleveland was doubled up 4-2 in the series finale in Baltimore Wednesday, but the Guardians had won their previous 7 games. The Under (8.5) cashed Wednesday, but the Over is 6-3-1 across the past 10 contests.

Kansas City won 2 of 3 games in an interleague series against the Miami Marlins Monday through Wednesday, hitting the Under in each game. In fact, the Under is 5-0 in the Royals’ last 5 games and is 7-0-1 in the past 8 outings.

Guardians at Royals projected starters

RHP Ben Lively vs. RHP Michael Wacha

Lively (7-3, 3.03 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 65 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H (2 solo HR), 2 BB, 4 K in 6-3 home victory vs. Toronto Blue Jays Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 3-3, 3.75 ERA (36 IP, 15 ER), 1.31 WHIP, .243 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 6 HR, 1.31 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 7 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 1 road start in 2023, W, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 10 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 7-4 victory June 14, 2023

Wacha (4-6, 4.07 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 73 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H (1 solo HR), 1 BB, 5 K in 6-0 setback at Texas Rangers Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-1, 4.28 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.35 WHIP, .286 OBA, 1 HR, 6.6 K/9 in 5 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 2-0, 1.02 ERA (17 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 0.91 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 3 starts

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Guardians at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Royals -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+140) | Royals +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, Royals 3

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-115) are a solid play on the road in this series opener between AL Central rivals.

Cleveland has been red-hot, winning 7 of the past 8 games, while going 13-8 in the previous 21 tries on the road.

While the Royals topped the lowly Marlins in 2 of 3 earlier in the week, they are still just 3-7 in the past 10 outings.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side, and would like some insurance, the ROYALS +1.5 (-165) aren’t priced out of line.

These teams split the first 2 games in Cleveland. As an underdog, Kansas City is 3-4 in the past 7 games as an underdog on the road line, with 2 outright victories.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+100) is worth a look at even-money.

Both Lively and Wacha have posted respectable numbers this season, and this could be a surprising pitcher’s duel.

The total has gone low in 8 of the past 12 starts by Wacha. The Under is also on a 7-0-1 run in the past 8 for the Royals, while cashing low in 10-2-1 in the previous 13 contests.

For the Guardians, the Under holds a slight 3-2-1 edge in the past 6 contests.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (70-64) looks to complete a 3-game road sweep of the Kansas City Royals (55-82) Wednesday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cleveland leads 8-4

The Guardians had lost 5 games in a row and 8 of their previous 10 before taking the first 2 games of this series. Cleveland has scored 10 runs in this series; it had scored 4 runs total over its previous 5 games.

The Royals are just 8-16 since Aug. 12. Kansas City pitching has especially had trouble on the mound of late. The Royals own a 5.83 ERA over their last 11 games.

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Guardians at Royals projected starters

RHP Cody Morris vs. RHP Zack Greinke

Morris (0-1, 9.00 ERA) is penciled in for his 2nd start since making his MLB debut Friday at home vs. the Seattle Mariners. The rookie is expected to serve as an opener Wednesday.

  • Friday vs. Seattle: Loss, 2 IP in opener role, 3 R (2 ER), 4 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 3 K in 6-1 defeat
  • Rookie LHP Kirk McCarty, (5.55 ERA, 24 1/3 IP, 15 ER, 1.48 WHIP, 10 BB, 17 K, 7 games, 2 starts) is expected to get bulk innings behind Morris

Greinke (4-8, 4.14 ERA) makes his 22nd start of the season. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 through 108 2/3 IP. The veteran is coming off a short IL stint to start this one.

  • Hasn’t pitched since Aug. 21 due to a forearm injury
  • Owns 3.34 ERA (35 IP, 13 IP) over last 7 starts
  • Held current Cleveland batters to aggregate .548 OPS
  • Owns a 1.98 ERA (54 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.12 WHIP at home in 10 starts

Guardians at Royals odds

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  • Money line: Guardians -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Royals +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+120) | Royals +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 0.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Guardians at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 5, Guardians 4

Money line

There are some club analytics leaning slightly toward Kansas City and slightly fading Cleveland. That will have to do here, where one pitcher is coming off an injury and the other is making his 2nd big-league appearance. There just isn’t much input from that (important) part of the betting equation.

Peg the ROYALS (+120) as being worth a partial-unit play.

Run line/Against the spread

KANSAS CITY +1.5 (-145) makes for a small-to-moderate lean. Consider splitting a play half and half (and maybe a quarter unit each) on the Royals ML and Royals RL.

Over/Under

Signals line up shading this number higher and lower. With the recent injury stuff for Greinke, just STEER CLEAR and fight the totals elsewhere.

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