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Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Kansas City Royals (82-74) and the Washington Nationals (69-87) open a 3-game interleague series Tuesday. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Royals vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nationals won 2 of 3 in 2023

The Royals are still battling for a AL playoff spot with 6 games remaining, but Kansas City has dropped 7 in a row. The Royals have scored 2 or fewer runs in 5 consecutive games and have been shut out in each of the past 2 games.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games for Kansas City, while going 15-5-1 in the past 21 outings dating back to Aug. 30. The total has gone low at a 9-2-1 clip in the past 12 games at home.

The Nationals dropped 3 out of 4 games against the Chicago Cubs over the weekend, and the Under has cashed in each of the past 3 games.

Washington is 5-3 in the past 8 interleague games, while the Under has cashed in 4 straight games against the AL. Kansas City has lost 4 straight interleague contests, and the Under is 3-1 in that span.

Royals at Nationals projected starters

LHP Cole Ragans vs. LHP Mitchell Parker

Ragans (11-9, 3.24 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 180 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 6 K in 3-1 home loss in 10 innings vs. Detroit Tigers last Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 4-4, 3.07 ERA, 85 IP, 29 ER, 7 HR, 1.08 WHIP, .201 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 30 BB, 95 K in 14 starts
  • Last 7 games: 2-2, 3.15 ERA, 40 IP, 14 ER, 17 BB, 51 K, 1.08 WHIP
  • Has never faced Nationals

Parker (7-10, 4.44 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 146 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 1 K in 10-1 road setback vs. New York Mets Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 5-4, 2.81 ERA, 83 1/3 IP, 26 ER, 11 HR, 1.03 WHIP, .229 OBA, 13 BB, 72 K in 14 starts
  • Last 7 games: 1-4, 6.48 ERA, 33 1/3 IP, 24 ER, 12 BB, 36 K, 1.65 WHIP
  • Has never faced Royals

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Royals at Nationals odds

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  • Moneyline: Royals -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Nationals +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals -1.5 (+100) | Nationals +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Royals at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 3, Nationals 2

Moneyline

The ROYALS (-165) are an extremely risky play given the fact they’re on a 7-game losing skid. But Kansas City is still very much alive for a postseason spot, and it’s all there for them heading into the final week.

The Nationals (+135) turn to the southpaw Parker, but he has been extremely erratic lately. Look for the Kansas City offense to get the job done after a tough week.

Run line/Against the spread

The NATIONALS +1.5 (-120) aren’t a bad play if you are a little more conservative, and you’d like some insurance.

Washington is a respectable 12-11 in the past 23 games as an underdog on the run line since Aug. 23, winning 8 of those games outright.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is a strong play based on recent trends.

The Under has cashed in 3 in a row for the Nats, while going 8-3-1 across the past 12 games. The Under is 4-0-1 in the past 5 games at home, too.

For the Royals, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 outings, totaling just 4 runs of offense. The total has gone low at a 15-5-1 clip in the previous 21 games, too.

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San Francisco Giants at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Kansas City Royals (82-72) welcome the San Francisco Giants (75-79) to Kauffman Stadium Saturday for the 2nd of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 5:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Giants vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 1-0

The Giants beat the Royals to open the series 2-1 Friday, closing as a +180 moneyline underdog.

San Francisco has won 3 of its last 4 games yet are just 3-5 over its last 8. The Giants sit 4th in the NL West. They are just 34-42 on the road this season and 74-80 against the spread (ATS).

The Royals, who sit 2nd in the AL Central and are still vying for the playoffs, have lost 5 in a row and have scored just 4 runs in their last 3 games. Kansas City has lost 4 straight at home and is 45-34 at home on the season. It is 85-69 ATS.

Giants at Royals projected starters

RHP Landen Roupp vs. RHP Brady Singer

Roupp (0-1, 3.02 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 41 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 4-3 home loss to the San Diego Padres Sunday
  • 2024 away stats: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (12 2/3 IP, 0 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 8 appearances
  • First time facing the Royals in his career

Singer (9-11, 3.53 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 168 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 6 K in 4-3 road loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday
  • 2024 home stats: 6-6, 2.90 ERA (90 IP, 29 ER), 1.11 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 15 starts
  • Career vs. Giants: 0-0, 5.73 ERA (11 IP, 7 ER), 1.36 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 2 starts

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Giants at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Royals -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-175) | Royals -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Giants at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Royals 3

Moneyline

BET GIANTS (+130).

The Royals have not played well as of late, and while Singer has been a solid option for most of the season, they are 0-5 in his last 5 starts. Kansas City has a scoring problem, and it has tallied 3 or fewer in 6 of its last 11 games. It has allowed 34 runs in Singer’s last 5 starts.

San Francisco has won 3 of its last 4 on the road and beat the Baltimore Orioles in 2 of 3 on the road in the series prior. The Giants have only allowed 7 runs in the 2 games Roupp has started. With those trends in mind, take GIANTS (+130).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Giants are far too expensive as a run-line underdog here, especially with how poorly the Royals have played over the last week. The Royals, similarly, are too risky as a run-line favorite.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

The Giants have scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 8 games and have gone Under in 4 of those. San Francisco has gone 0-2 O/U in Roupp’s last 2 starts.

The Royals have gone Under in 3 straight games and are 68-82-4 O/U on the season. Kansas City has gone Under in 5 of its last 6 and in 7 of its last 9. Considering those trends, back UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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San Francisco Giants at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The San Francisco Giants (74-79) and the Kansas City Royals (82-71) open a 3-game interleague series Friday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Giants vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Royals won 2-1 in 2023

The Giants picked up 2 wins in a 3-game interleague set in Baltimore Tuesday through Thursday, and they improved to 4-2 in the past 6 road games. San Francisco is 6-4 across the past 10 interleague games, too. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row, while going high in 5 straight on the road.

The Royals head into this 2014 World Series rematch on a 4-game losing streak, including a 3-game sweep at home this week by the Detroit Tigers. Opposite of the Giants, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games, and 13-4-1 across the previous 18 contests since Aug. 30.

Giants at Royals projected starters

RHP Mason Black vs. RHP Michael Wacha

Black (0-4, 7.07 ERA) makes his 7th career start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 28 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 2 ER, 6 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 2 K in 8-0 home setback vs. San Diego Padres Saturday
  • 2024/career road splits: 0-2, 10.03 ERA, 11 2/3 IP, 13 ER, 3 HR, 1.41 WHIP, .303 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 6 BB, 12 K in 2 start (3 appearances)
  • Has never faced Royals

Wacha (13-7, 3.29 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 156 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 5-1 road victory vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 7-2, 2.87 ERA, 75 1/3 IP, 24 ER, 7 HR, 1.15 WHIP, .249 OBA, 18 BB, 63 K in 13 starts
  • Last 7 games: 5-1, 2.57 ERA, 42 IP, 12 ER, 37 H, 8 BB, 45 K, 1.07 WHIP
  • Career vs. Giants: 3-0, 1.80 ERA, 50 IP, 10 ER, 4 HR, 15 BB, 38 K, 1.12 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 9 starts

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Giants at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Royals -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-145) | Royals -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Giants at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 6, Giants 2

Moneyline

The ROYALS (-165) are a strong play at home in this interleague series opener. Wacha has been a major reason why this team is in the hunt for a postseason spot.

On the flip side, the Giants (+140) can’t be trusted with the rookie Black on the bump, as he has been extremely erratic, especially on the road so far.

Run line/Against the spread

The ROYALS -1.5 (-120) are a strong play if you’re a little more on the adventurous side.

Yes, Kansas City enters on a 4-game losing streak, but the team’s last win came with Wacha on the mound. The Royals dumped the Pirates 5-1 behind the right-hander, and they’re 5-2 across his past 7 starts with all 5 victories coming by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The total has gone low at a 4-1 clip in the past 5 games for the Royals, while going 13-4-1 in the past 18 outings. At home, the Under is 7-1-1 in the past 9 for the Royals, too.

As far as the Giants are concerned, the Over cashed in all 3 games in Baltimore, and the Over is 5-0 in the past 5 on the road, so be careful.

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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Detroit Tigers (79-73) and Kansas City Royals (82-70) meet Wednesday as they close out a 3-game AL Central series. First pitch from Kaufman Stadium is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-5

Detroit won Monday’s lid-lifter 7-6 and triumphed in Tuesday’s game 3-1 in 10 innings. The Tigers are 4-2 across their last 6 games; all 6 have been decided by 2 runs or fewer.

Kansas City has lost 3 straight games. Over that stretch, the Royals have gone just 6 for 32 (.188) with runners in scoring position. The clutch failings were key in 3 games decided by a combined 4 runs.

Tigers at Royals projected starters

LHP Tarik Skubal vs. RHP Alec Marsh

Skubal (16-4, 2.50 ERA) is tabbed for his 30th start. He has authored a 0.94 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 180 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 4-2 home loss vs. Colorado Rockies Thursday
  • Career vs. Royals: 2-9, 5.05 ERA (71 1/3 IP, 40 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 14 appearances (12 starts)
  • Has not allowed more than 3 runs in a game since Aug. 2

Marsh (8-8, 4.52 ERA) is making his 24th start and 25th appearance. He owns a 1.23 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 121 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 11 K in 8-3 victory at Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
  • Career vs. Tigers: 1-0, 1 home start (May 21), 6 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 10-3 win

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Tigers at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline: Tigers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Royals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers -1.5 (+110) | Royals +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Tigers at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 4, Royals 3

Moneyline

Skubal has been outstanding for the Tigers. And he has a history of strong September finishes: In 17 career September-October games (regular season), he’s held opposing bats to a tidy .591 OPS.

Marsh is making this start on 4 days of rest; that’s a 1st for him since June, and his season numbers favor longer rest. On 4 days of rest, the right-hander has been touched up for a .774 OPS. On 5 days of rest, he’s held foes to a .722 mark while posting a batter K:BB ratio.

A warmed-up game with an outward breeze is in the forecast: Advantage Skubal, who gets more ground balls than Marsh.

Look for the Bengals to close out the sweep. They are 5-0 in their last 5 getaway games.

TAKE DETROIT (-150).

Run line/Against the spread

The game has a slight Under lean. PASS on trying to get the Tigers by with a cushion.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games and in 9 of Kansas City’s last 12.

Both sides have been playing tight pitchers’ duels of late. Both have expected-runs numbers that say they are too far out over their skis with season run production.

BET THE UNDER 7.5 (+100).

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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Detroit Tigers (78-73) and Kansas City Royals (82-69) meet Tuesday as they continue a 3-game AL Central series in Missouri. The opening delivery from Kaufman Stadium is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-4

Detroit won Monday’s lid-lifter 7-6 and has won 3 of its last 4 games and 7 of its last 9. The Tigers’  fine play of late has put them in the thick of a battle to get to October. They head into Tuesday 1 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the 3rd-and-final AL Wild Card slot.

Kansas City’s loss marked the 3rd straight 1-run game between the AL Central foes. The Royals coughed up an early 4-0 lead in having a 4-game home win streak snapped.

Tigers at Royals projected starters

RHP Casey Mize vs. LHP Cole Ragans

Mize (2-6, 4.47 ERA) is making his 20th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 94 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 7-4 win vs. Colorado Rockies Wednesday
  • Career vs. Royals: 2-2, 5.65 ERA (43 IP, 27 ER), 49 H, 10 BB, 29 K in 9 starts
  • Making his 4th start off the IL (hamstring strain); has a 5.63 ERA in 16 IP since Aug. 30 return

Ragans (11-9, 3.32 ERA) is tabbed for his 31st start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 173 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 4-3 loss at New York Yankees Wednesday
  • Career vs. Tigers: 2-1, 2.89 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 8 H, 11 BB, 27 K in 4 appearances (3 starts)

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Tigers at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline: Tigers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Royals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-150) | Royals -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Tigers at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Tigers 3

Moneyline

The Royals are 6-2 over their last 8 games vs. Detroit. K.C. is a solid 45-31 at home.

Mize has been yielding loud contact of late, and Ragans has been in top form. Pitching against a strong slate of opponents, Ragans has registered a 3.20 ERA since Aug. 2. Over that span, the Royals port-sider has displayed excellent bat-missing and quality-of-contact analytics. Per ESPN, current Detroit batters own an aggregate .517 OPS against him.

The back end of the Kansas City bullpen is in much better shape for this game.

TAKE KANSAS CITY (-175).

Run line/Against the spread

Kansas City has a good ATS mark, but this contest has a lean toward the Over, and both sides have found their ways into a ton of close games this month.

STEER CLEAR.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games and in 8 of Kansas City’s last 11 games. Four straight Ragans outings have also cashed on the Under.

Mize has suffered through a .324 batting average on balls in play (.425 BABIP in inning lead-off situations), and there is definitely some daylight between his surface and expected ERA figures.

Peg this contest as a solid all-around pitching match-up. BET THE UNDER 8 (-115).

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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Detroit Tigers (77-73) and Kansas City Royals (82-68) meet Monday to open a 3-game series. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-3

The Tigers have gotten into the AL Wild Card hunt by going 15-7 over their last 22 games. They are on the road after a key 4-2 home stand that wrapped up with a 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. Detroit is 7-3 over its last 10 road tilts.

Kansas City lost to the Pittsburg Pirates 4-3 Sunday but is 7-3 over its last 10 games after a dismal Aug. 28-Sept. 3 stretch. The Royals lost 7 straight over that span, but in righting the ship, the ball club heads into the season’s final fortnight 2½ games clear of the 3rd-and-final AL Wild Card slot.

Tigers at Royals projected starters

TBD vs. RHP Seth Lugo

Detroit had not yet announced a starter, but RHP Reese Olson (4-8, 3.23 ERA) could make his 20th start. He owns a 1.18 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 103 IP.

  • Has missed nearly 2 months with shoulder strain
  • Last start: No-decision, 2 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 0 K in 7-3 win at Toronto Blue Jays July 20
  • 2024 road stats: 1-4, 3.02 ERA (53 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.19 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 11 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 0-2, 2.53 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 4 starts

Lugo (16-8, 2.94 ERA) is making his 31st start. He has authored a 1.09 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 193 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 5-0 victory at New York Yankees Tuesday
  • Career vs. Tigers: 3-0, 1.29 ERA (21 IP, 3 ER), 0.91 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 in 3 starts

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Tigers at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline: Tigers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Royals -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-175) | Royals -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Tigers at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 5, Tigers 4

Moneyline

KANSAS CITY (-150) is 6-1 over its last 7 games against Detroit.

The Royals’ 5.00 runs per game at home rank 5th in MLB. Their offensive numbers of late are a bit depressed by some shaky games batting with runners in scoring position.

Olson threw just 45 pitches in his most recent rehab outing at Triple-A, so he can’t be expected to get deep into this one if he starts.

The Bengals are just 1-4 over their last 5 road series openers.

KANSAS CITY (-150) is the value side of this Monday tilt at Kaufman Stadium.

Run line/Against the spread

Catch better value on the ML, and avoid the RL with a Detroit club that plays a ton of 1-run games. PASS.

Over/Under

The last 7 series meetings have cranked out a 5-2 edge for the Over. Tigers road games have seen the Over go 40-31-4.

Lugo and Olson are solid pitchers, but both have higher expected-ERA figures. Both have favorable rates around the margins most touched by luck factors like batting average on balls in play.

On a warmed-up day in Kansas City, and with the Royals’ lineup being slightly undervalued by recent numbers, BACK THE OVER 8.5 (+100).

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Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76) welcome the Kansas City Royals (80-67) to PNC Park Friday for the 1st game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Royals vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Pirates won all 3 meetings in 2023

The Royals, who are 2nd in the AL Central, lost to the New York Yankees 4-3 Wednesday as a +129 underdog. Kansas City lost 2 of 3 to the Yankees, but swept the Minnesota Twins in a 3-game series prior to that. It is 5-9 over its last 14. Kansas City is 35-37 on the road and 82-65 against the spread (ATS).

The Pirates are riding a 4-game winning streak, having swept the Miami Marlins in their last series. They won the finale in that home series 3-1 Wednesday, closing as a -143 favorite. Pittsburgh is 7-3 over its last 10 games and 37-38 at home on the season. It is 79-67 ATS.

Royals at Pirates projected starters

Undecided vs. RHP Luis Ortiz

With odds up and no starting pitcher for Kansas City, when and who the Royals place on the mound to start the game isn’t expected to heavily impact the odds of the game.

Ortiz (6-5, 3.26 ERA) makes his 13th start and 35th appearance. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 118 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 5-3 home loss to the Washington Nationals Saturday
  • 2024 home stats: 2-2, 3.65 ERA (61 2/3 IP, 25 ER), 1.14 WHIP, 5.7 K/9 in 17 appearances (6 starts)
  • Career vs. Royals: 1-0, 1.80 ERA (5 IP, 1 ER), 1.00 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 1 start

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Royals at Pirates odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 6:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Pirates -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals -1.5 (+170) | Pirates +1.5 (-210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Royals at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Pirates 5, Royals 3

Moneyline

BET PIRATES (-130).

The Pirates are hot, and Ortiz is among their best options to start the game. He’s been solid for the Pirates, and they are 2-1 in his last 3 starts, having allowed just 8 runs in those 3 games combined.

The Royals have been streaky. From Aug. 28-Sept. 3, they had a 7-game losing streak then followed that up with 4 straight wins. Having lost 2 of their last 3, they may continue to struggle Friday. Kansas City is 19-28 as a road underdog.

Take PIRATES (-130).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no great value here. The Pirates are far too expensive as a run-line underdog and aren’t worth a play there, and the Royals aren’t worth the risk as a run-line favorite. Avoid this wager.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

The Royals have gone Under in 6 of their last 7 games and have allowed 0 runs in 3 of their last 6. Kansas City has scored 5 or fewer runs in every game since Aug. 27 (13 games). It is 66-77-4 O/U on the season.

The Pirates have gone Under in 2 of their last 3.  Pittsburgh has gone Under in Ortiz’s last 5 starts as well. Back UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Kansas City Royals (80-66) and New York Yankees (83-62) play the finale of a 3-game series Wednesday at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Royals vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 4-2

The Royals evened up the series with a 5-0 victory Tuesday night after losing 10-4 on Monday. RHP Seth Lugo went 7 shutout frames and fanned 10. The top-3 hitters, OF Tommy Pham, SS Bobby Witt Jr. and C Salvador Perez combined to go 5-for-13 with a HR and 4 RBIs. The Royals firmly hold the 2nd Wild Card spot.

2B Gleyber Torres had 2 of the miniscule 3 hits in the game Tuesday. The Yanks are 4-6 in their last 10 games and are clinging to a half-game lead in the AL East over the Baltimore Orioles.

Royals at Yankees projected starters

LHP Cole Ragans vs. RHP Luis Gil

Ragans (11-9, 3.33 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 167 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K Friday against Minnesota Twins
  • Last 7 starts: 4-2, 3.23 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 51 K in 39 IP
  • Has never faced Yankees

Gil (13-6, 3.24 ERA) makes his 26th start. The rookie has a 1.16 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 130 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 K Friday against Chicago Cubs
  • Has never faced KC
  • Home/road splits: Home: 6-3, 3.18 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 11.5 K/9 in 13 GS; Away: 7-3, 3.29 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 12 GS

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Royals at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 1:01 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Yankees -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-185) | Yankees -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Royals at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 3, Royals 2

Moneyline

The Yankees mustered 3 freakin hits Tuesday, and I look for them to show a little better in this one. We have a great pitching matchup, but the Yankees have a massive advantage in the pen. The Yankees’ bullpen is 10th with a 3.80 ERA, and the Royals are 25th with a 4.52 ERA.

Take the YANKEES -145.

Run line/Against the spread

I don’t like the RL here, and I also am staying away from pitcher props here. Both starters, while they have 10-K potential, they’ve both had walk issues of late. Ragans has walked 10 in his last 4 GS, and Gil has walked 15.

PASS.

Over/Under

it’s slated to be 75 degrees with an 8-mph wind blowing in from right-center. The Royals are 2-7-1 O/U in their last 10 games, and the Yankees are 6-4. The Over is 3-3 in this matchup this season.

With two horses on the hill, and the wind blowing in, I’m taking the UNDER 8 (-110).

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Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Kansas City Royals (79-66) and New York Yankees (83-61) meet Tuesday in the middle game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: New York leads 4-1

New York beat Kansas City 10-4 Monday while covering as a -179 home favorite. After being down 4-3 in the top of the 6th the Yankees scored 7 unanswered runs in the 7th and 8th innings to secure the victory.

Reliever James McArthur took the loss as he was torched for 4 ER in 1/3 IP (3 H, 1 BB). The loss ended a 4-game win streak for the Royals.

Royals at Yankees projected starters

RHP Seth Lugo vs. RHP Marcus Stroman

Lugo (15-8, 3.05 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 186 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 4-1 outing vs. Cleveland Guardians Wednesday
  • Career vs. Yankees: 4-2, 3.18 ERA (28 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 22 H, 9 BB, 35 K in 13 appearances (3 starts)

Stroman (10-7, 4.03 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 143 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 10-6 outing at the Texas Rangers Wednesday
  • Career vs. Kansas City: 4-1, 2.52 ERA (35 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 27 H, 10 BB, 26 K in 6 starts

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Royals at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Yankees -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-175) | Yankees -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Royals at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 7, Royals 6

Moneyline

BET YANKEES (-145). 

New York has dominated KC in recent matchups, having won the last 3 meetings in New York and being 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall. Kansas City has also dropped each of its last 6 road games, while the Yankees are 6-3 in their last 9 at home.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I expect the Royals to cover here as +1.5 (-175) underdogs, but this line is set too heavily to risk betting on. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Over has hit in each of New York’s last 6 home games and is 7-3 in its last 10 overall. For Kansas City, the Over is 2-0 in its last 2 on the road. The Over has also hit in each of the last 2 meetings between these squads in New York, being 3-1 in the last 4 overall matchups.

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Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Yankees (82-61) welcome the Kansas City Royals (79-65) to Yankee Stadium to open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 3-1

The Yankees lost 2-1 at the Chicago Cubs Sunday, but still managed to win the series 2-1. New York is 3-3 over its last 6 games, all on the road, and 5-3 in its last 8 at home. It is 37-31 at home on the season and 75-68 against the spread (ATS).

The Royals beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 2-0 Sunday to complete a 3-game sweep. Kansas City has rallied off 4 straight wins since a 7-game losing streak Aug. 28-Sept. 3. The Royals sit 2nd in the AL Central and are 34-35 on the road this season. They are 80-64 ATS.

Royals at Yankees projected starters

RHP Brady Singer vs. LHP Carlos Rodon

Singer (9-10, 3.35 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 158 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 7-1 home defeat to Cleveland Guardians Tuesday
  • 2024 away stats: 3-4, 3.95 ERA (68 1/3 IP, 30 ER), 1.41 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 13 starts
  • Career vs. Yankees: 0-2, 5.19 ERA (26 IP, 15 ER), 1.50 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 in 5 starts

Rodon (14-9, 4.19 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 152 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 11 K in 7-4 road loss to Texas Rangers Tuesday
  • 2024 home stats: 8-2, 3.08 ERA (64 1/3 IP, 22 ER), 1.03 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 in 11 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 4-6, 4.82 ERA (61 2/3 IP, 33 ER), 1.54 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 12 starts

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Royals at Yankees odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Yankees -178 (bet $178 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Royals +1.5 (-140) | Yankees -1.5 (+116)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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Royals at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Royals 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no great value here.

The Royals have lost 5 straight on the road and are taking on one of the top teams in MLB. They aren’t worth a moneyline play as underdogs, and the Yankees (-178) are just too expensive here.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (+116).

While Singer has been terrific on the mound over the course of the season, recently, the Royals have struggled when he starts. They have lost 3 straight games while allowing 6 or more runs in each outing. He has allowed 19 ER over his last 6 starts.

Kansas City is 4-7 over its last 11 games, and 6 of the 7 losses were by more than 1 run. The Yankees have covered in each of their last 3 wins and are 5-3 ATS in their last 8 home games. Take YANKEES -1.5 (+116).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-122).

The Yankees have gone Under in 3 straight games while failing to score more than 3 runs in each outing. They have allowed a total of just 2 runs over that span, as well.

The Royals have gone Under in 4 straight games, while holding opponents to 2 or fewer runs, and are 1-7-1 O/U in their last 9.

Considering those trends and the strength of the starting pitchers, back UNDER 8.5 (-122).

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