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Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Kansas City Royals (1-2) and Baltimore Orioles (2-1) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is slated for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Orioles won 5-1 last season

The Royals exploded for 11 runs in their series finale against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, after scoring just 2 total over their 1st 2 games. C Salvador Perez, RF Nelson Velazquez, CF Kyle Isbel, SS Bobby Witt Jr., and 3B Maikel Garcia all went deep for Kansas City in the 11-0 win. The Royals threw a 4-hit shutout, led by starting RHP Brady Singer and his 10 strikeouts over 7 innings.

After allowing an average of 12 runs over the 1st 2 games of the series, the Los Angeles Angels shut the Orioles down in a 4-1 victory Sunday. Baltimore could only manage 3 hits in the loss, and the only run it could muster was an RBI walk from SS Gunnar Henderson. Despite the struggles, the Orioles are averaging over 8 runs per game on the season.

Royals at Orioles projected starters

RHP Michael Wacha vs. RHP Dean Kremer

Wacha (14-4, 3.22 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. He had a 1.16 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 134 1/3 innings for the San Diego Padres.

  • 2023 road stats: 4-1, 4.07 ERA (55 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 10 starts
  • Last start vs. Orioles: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 10-3 home victory with the Padres Aug. 15, 2023
  • Career vs. Orioles: 3-1, 5.19 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 10 starts

Kremer (13-5, 4.12 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. He had a 1.31 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 172 2/3 innings.

  • 2023 home stats: 8-2, 4.38 ERA (102 2/3 IP, 50 ER) in 19 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: Win, 5 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 1 start, a 10-7 road victory June 12, 2022

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Royals at Orioles odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10:40 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Orioles -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-155) | Orioles -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Royals at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 5, Royals 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Orioles (-160) will win this game against the Royals, but I’m not going to put down over 1½ units to win 1; it’s just not a smart bet. Save your money for the spread and/or the total.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ORIOLES -1.5 (+125).

There is a stark difference in talent between these teams. While the Royals are young and maturing, they haven’t arrived like the Orioles have at this point. Baltimore has won 7 of the last 8 straight up against Kansas City, and it covered the run line in 6 games.

Wacha does have a winning record against the Orioles in his career but has an over-5 ERA. Meanwhile, Kremer was among the best pitchers in baseball last season when it came to pitching at home.

Over/Under

PASS.

I don’t see any edge to be had in this game when it comes to the total. The trends are very mixed when it comes to these teams. I’d rather focus my bet on the spread.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

The St. Louis Cardinals (51-66) will conclude a 2-game series against the Kansas City Royals (38-80) Saturday at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 2-1

In Friday’s 12-8 loss to the Royals, C Willson Contreras produced 3 hits, a home run, and 5 runs batted in for the Cardinals. Friday’s defeat snapped a 2-game winning streak for St. Louis, and it remains in last place in the NL Central.

The Royals also got impressive production from their catcher as C Salvador Perez tallied 4 hits, a home run and 4 runs batted in during Friday’s 12-8 victory. Kansas City has won only 2 of its last 7 contests and it is in last place in the AL Central.

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Cardinals at Royals projected starters

LHP Steven Matz vs. LHP Cole Ragans

Matz (3-7, 3.91 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 99 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 K in a 6-2 home win over the Colorado Rockies Aug. 5.
  • Road stats: 1-3, 4.76 ERA (45 1/3 IP, 24 ER) in 8 starts (11 appearances).
  • Career vs. Royals: 2-0, 1.23 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 2 ER) in 2 starts (3 appearances).

Ragans (3-3, 3.86 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 42 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 11 K in a 6-2 road loss to the Boston Red Sox Monday
  • Home stats: 3-1, 3.13 ERA (23 IP, 8 ER) in 2 starts (11 appearances).
  • First career start vs. the Cardinals.

Cardinals 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 8 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Royals +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+110) | Royals +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 5, Royals 4

Moneyline

Following Friday’s loss, I’ll side with the CARDINALS (-140) on the road in Saturday’s matchup. St. Louis has gone 4-1 in Matz’s last 5 starts (he has 3 wins in that span).

The Cardinals are also 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall.

Run line/Against the spread

ROYALS +1.5 (-135) is the play in this contest as Kansas City has been getting solid pitching from Ragans. The Royals have either won or kept the game within 2 runs in 6 of their last 10 games.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-115) is how I’d wager on the run total with both teams facing a southpaw on the mound. The Under is 2-1 in the first 3 meetings this season.

The Cardinals are also 9-4 to the Under in their last 13 games overall.

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Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

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

The Kansas City Royals (21-55) and Tampa Bay Rays (53-26) play the 3rd game of their 4-game series in Tampa Saturday. First pitch at Tropicana Field is slated for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Fanduel Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Rays and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Royals are 2-3 on their road trip. They are allowing their opponents to score 6.2 runs per game over their last 7. Kansas City is 11-27 on the road this season.

Tampa Bay is 2-2 during their 6-game homestead. They are 33-9 at Tropicana Field and score nearly 6 runs per game. The Rays face Jordan Lyles Saturday, who doesn’t have a win in 15 starts this season.

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Royals at Rays projected starters

RHP Jordan Lyles vs. RHP Yonny Chirinos

Lyles (0-11, 6.72 ERA) will make his 16th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 85 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K in a 6-4 road loss vs. the Detroit Tigers Monday
  • Last start vs Rays: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 9 K in a 4-1 road loss on Aug 14, 2022, as a member of the Baltimore Orioles

Chirinos (3-2, 2.72 ERA) makes his 4th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 4.2 K/9 in 43 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K in a 5-4 road loss vs. the San Diego Padres Sunday
  • Career vs Royals: 2-0, 4.32 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 0.84 WHIP in 3 appearances

Royals at Rays odds

Provided by Fanduel Sportsbook’s ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Rays -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (+106) | Rays -1.5 (-128)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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Royals at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 7, Rays 1

Moneyline

PASS.

The Rays should have no problem getting over .500 on their homestand, but you should avoid this moneyline bet. It is not worth putting up nearly 3 units to win back 1. I’d look to the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RAYS -1.5 (-128).

I don’t mind taking this bet with the odds being a little more reasonable. I would love to see the line move to -2.5 and give us plus odds on the Rays.

The Royals have won only 11 times in their 38 road games this season. You could say that Lyles is due for a win being 0-11 on the season, but he’s not going to get it against this Tampa Bay squad.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is my lean, but I’m likely to avoid this bet.

I know the Rays will hold up their end on this bet as they score 5.98 runs per game at home on the season. Lyles has allowed 4 or more earned runs in 5 of his last 7 starts.

Kansas City is where the problem lies. They are the lowest-scoring team in the major leagues on the road at 3.32 runs per game. Tampa Bay holds its  opponents to just 3.64 runs per game at home.

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Los Angeles Angels at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Angels (40-32) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Kansas City Royals (18-51) Saturday at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Angels lead 3-1

On Friday, the Angels shut out the Royals 3-0 with DH Shohei Ohtani extending his hit streak to 13 games. Los Angeles has gone 8-2 in its last 10 contests, putting them 3 1/2 games back of the Texas Rangers atop the AL West.

With their loss Friday, the Royals have lost 10 consecutive games and 13 of their last 14. To make matters worse, Kansas City recently announced that 1B Vinnie Pasquantino is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery.

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Angels at Royals projected starters

RHP Griffin Canning vs. RHP Mike Mayers

Canning (5-2, 4.56 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 53 1/3 IP.

  • Has given up at least 1 HR in 8 of his first 10 starts.
  • Has pitched at least 6 innings in 3 of his last 4 starts and has been credited with 3 wins in that span.

Mayers (1-2, 5.06 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 21 1/3 IP.

  • Will be making his 1st start since May 23 vs. Detroit Tigers.
  • Has allowed a combined 10 ER on 16 H with 4 BB and 2 K in 8 IP in his last 2 appearances as a long reliever.

Angels 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 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Angels -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Royals +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (-105) | Royals +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Angels at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 6, Royals 3

Moneyline

Even with the Royals struggling to win games, I’ll PASS on the moneyline in this game. There is more value in taking the run line in this contest, though, I’d feel better taking the Angels’ moneyline at -160 odds or better.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ANGELS -1.5 (-105).

These teams are trending in different directions, and the Royals are a dismal 9-27 at home this season. The Angels are tied for the 2nd-best wOBA (.337) and wRC+ (114) against right-handed pitching since the beginning of May.

Los Angeles has also won by multiple runs in each of its last 5 wins.

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Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-115) is the lean in this matchup with the Royals struggling to generate runs recently. Kansas City has produced an average of 2.2 runs per game in its last 9 games.

The Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Kansas City and 7-1 in the last 8 meetings overall.

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Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (8-26) close out a 3-game series against the Kansas City Royals (8-26) on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Athletics lead 2-0

The Athletics squeaked out a 5-4 victory over the Royals Saturday. Oakland has won both of the first 2 games of the series while outscoring Kansas City 17-12.

The Royals have lost 3 games in a row with their 2 recent losses to the Athletics. Kansas City has tallied a 2-8 record in its last 10 contests.

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Athletics at Royals projected starters

RHP Mason Miller vs. LHP Ryan Yarbrough

Miller (0-1, 3.52 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 15 1/3 IP.

  • Has struck out at least 5 batters in each of his first 3 starts
  • Allowed 0 ER on 0 H with 4 BB and 6 K over 7 IP in his last start against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday

Yarbrough (0-4, 7.40 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 through 20 2/3 IP.

  • His first 7 appearances this season were out of the bullpen: 13 IP, 11 ER, 15 H, 3 BB, 5 K
  • Given up 6 ER on 9 H and 4 BB with 7 K in 7 2/3 IP across his 2 starts

Athletics 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 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Athletics -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Royals -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics -1.5 (+135) | Royals +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Athletics at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 6, Royals 3

Moneyline

The ATHLETICS (-115) are who I’d side with in this contest between struggling teams considering how good Miller has looked in his first 3 starts. The Athletics are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings with the Royals and 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in Kansas City.

Run line/Against the spread

ATHLETICS -1.5 (+135) has decent value with Oakland looking to sweep the series on Sunday. Yarbrough has sputtered this season for the Royals regardless of if he’s been the starter or come out of the bullpen and the Athletics are swinging a hot bat in this series.

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Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-115) is how I’d wager on the run total in this matchup. Even with Yarbrough’s struggles, Miller is coming off his best start of the season and should limit Kansas City Sunday.

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Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Kansas City Royals (48-70) and the Tampa Bay Rays (62-53) open a 4-game set Thursday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Royals vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Royals lead 2-1

The Royals were just swept in a 3-game set in Minnesota and have dropped 5 of the last 6 games overall.

The Rays took 2 of 3 games from the New York Yankees in the Bronx this week. Tampa has won 4 of the last 5 games overall to bounce back from a 3-game losing skid.

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Royals at Rays projected starters

RHP Brad Keller vs. RHP Luis Patino

Keller (6-13, 4.93 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 122 1/3 IP.

  • Is 3-5 with a 5.40 ERA with a .284 opponent batting average with 7 HR allowed and 31 K in 51 2/3 IP over 9 road starts
  • Was pounded for 5 R (4 ER) and 5 BB with 4 H in 4 IP in a July 22 loss at home against the Rays

Patino (0-1, 6.75 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 3.4 K/9 in 8 IP.

  • Has managed an 0-1 record with a 6.75 ERA with 2 HR allowed and 0 K across just 4 IP in 2 starts at home
  • Allowed 3 ER, 7 H and 3 BB with 3 K across 4 IP in a no-decision in his most recent start at Kansas City on July 23

Royals at Rays odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:41 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Royals +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Rays -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-122) | Rays -1.5 (-102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Royals at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 8, Royals 4

Money line

The Rays (-230) are a little too expensive at home, especially considering the Royals (+180) topped them in 2 of 3 meetings last month at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.

AVOID. Look to the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread

The RAYS -1.5 (-102) are a much better value on the run line.

Tampa Bay has won 4 of the last 5 games, and in each victory the Rays won by at least 2 runs. So if you like the Rays to win, you should also like them on the run line.

On the flip side, Kansas City has dropped 5 of the last 6, with each of the losses coming by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

The OVER 7.5 (-130) is the lean here.

Keller has been very giving, especially on the road this season, and Patino isn’t likely to go very deep into the game in his 1st start in nearly a month. When he has been in there as an opener, he has been knocked around quite frequently. The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 outings for Keller, too.

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Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Kansas City Royals (35-53) and Toronto Blue Jays (47-42) kick off a 4-game set Thursday at Rogers Centre in Toronto. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Royals vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1

The Royals ride into Toronto on a high note, posting 3 of 4 wins in the previous series at home against the Detroit Tigers, while winning 2 of 3 prior to that against the Cleveland Guardians.

However, Kansas City placed 10 players on the restricted list ahead of the trip because the players aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19, required for entry to Canada.

The Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo prior to Wednesday’s game, and now turn to interim skipper John Schneider with Triple-A manager Casey Candaele promoted to bench coach in Toronto. The Jays responded with an 8-2 win over the Phillies in Schneider’s 1st game at the helm.

Toronto swept a 2-game interleague series against Philadelphia Tuesday and Wednesday, but the Jays were 1-9 in the previous 10 outings.

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Royals at Blue Jays projected starters

UNDECIDED vs. RHP Kevin Gausman

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  • Kansas City’s team ERA of 4.84 ranks last in the AL and 27th in the majors.
  • The pitching staff’s 1.48 WHIP ranks last in the majors, while it has only recorded an AL-low 642 K’s.

Gausman (6-6, 2.86 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 88 IP.

  • Is 3-3 with a 3.77 ERA with a .306 opponent batting average and 51 K across 43 IP over 9 home starts.
  • Has managed a 3-3 record with a 2.27 ERA and .234 OBA with 59 K in 47 2/3 IP in 8 night starts.

Royals at Blue Jays odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:47 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Royals +310  (bet $100 to win $310) | Blue Jays -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +2.5 (-113) | Blue Jays -2.5 (-117)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Royals at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 8, Royals 2

Money line

The Blue Jays (-450) are way too expensive even though the Royals (+310) are shorthanded and will have inexperienced catchers with the big-league club, a spot starter and outfielders coming up from the minors. Some coaches will be missing for Kansas City.

PASS, and look to the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread

After firing their manager Wednesday, the BLUE JAYS -2.5 (-117) responded well. A matchup with the shorthanded Royals is a perfect situation for the Jays to get back on track. Gausman is a veteran presence who will right the ship, and the Toronto players will each respond with urgency in this game after its skipper was canned Wednesday.

Over/Under

The OVER 8.5 (-120) is the lean here despite the fact the Under is 6-3 in the last 9 games for Toronto. The concern is that Kansas City’s offense will be patchwork and struggle for consistency, but Toronto should be able to do most of the heavy lifting to get this one across the finish line.

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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 and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (40-41) and the Kansas City Royals (31-51) play the middle contest of a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Guardians lead series 5-3

The Guardians saw their 4-game win streak in this series snapped with a 4-3 walk-off win by the Royals Friday night in the series opener.

The Royals have won 3 of the 5 meetings against the Guardians at Kauffman Stadium this season, although Kansas City is just 10-21 in the past 31 overall at home.

Guardians vs. Royals projected starters

RHP Triston McKenzie vs. RHP Jonathan Heasley

McKenzie (5-6, 3.71 ERA) makes his 15th start of the season, and 16th overall performance. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 87 1/3 IP.

  • Is 3-5 with a 3.72 ERA and .211 opponents’ batting average in 58 IP across 9 road starts and 1 relief appearance this season.
  • Allowed 2 ER, 2 H and 2 BB in just 3 IP in a loss at Kansas City April 7 in his first outing of the season.

Heasley (1-4, 4.76 ERA) makes his 11th start of the season. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 51 IP.

  • Has managed a 1-3 record, 5.40 ERA and .256 opponents’ batting average across 21 2/3 IP in 4 home outings.
  • Yielded 3 ER, 6 H and 3 BB across 6 IP in a no-decision at Cleveland May 30.

Guardians vs. Royals odds and lines

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  • Money line (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 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Guardians vs. Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Royals 2

Money line

The GUARDIANS (-130) are a strong play on the road behind McKenzie, a.k.a. “Sticks”. The right-hander twirled 7 scoreless IP with just 1 H and 1 BB allowed with 7 K in a win over the New York Yankees last time out.

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Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (+125) are worth a roll of the dice with a small-unit play. All 5 of Cleveland’s victories against Kansas City this season were by 4 or more runs. So if you like the Guardians to win, you should feel confidence in playing the run line.

Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (+105) is the lean and a value at plus-money.

There is a little concern with the Royals using the inconsistent Heasley, but Kansas City should have issues scoring on McKenzie. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 meetings in this series, too, including Friday’s series opener.

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Texas Rangers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

The Texas Rangers (36-37) and Kansas City Royals (26-47) wrap up a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rangers lead 4-1

The Rangers routed the Royals in the first 2 games of this series, winning by a combined margin of 18-7 – 10-4 Monday and 8-3 Tuesday. Texas has cashed 3 Overs in a row.

The Royals look to snap a 4-game losing streak. Kansas City has been outscored 32-17 during the skid, hitting the Over in all 4 contests.

Rangers at Royals projected starters

RHP Dane Dunning vs. RHP Zack Greinke

Dunning (1-5, 4.17 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 82 IP.

  • Allowed 1 ER, 7 H and 1 BB across 6 IP in a no-decision Friday at home against the Washington Nationals.
  • Hasn’t won in 10 straight starts – last win as April 30 against the Atlanta Braves.

Greinke (1-4, 4.68 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 4.5 K/9 in 57 2/3 IP.

  • Picked up 1st win of the season Friday, yielding 1 ER on 3 H and 0 BB with 4 K across 6 IP in 3-1 home victory vs. the Oakland A’s.
  • Has a 1-1 record and 2.28 ERA in 27 2/3 IP across 5 home outings vs. an 0-3 record, 6.90 ERA and .294 opponents’ batting average in 30 IP over 6 road contests.

Rangers at Royals odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Royals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+122) | Royals +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Rangers at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 6, Rangers 4

Money line

The ROYALS (+105) are a decent play as short dogs at home in the series finale, looking to salvage something out of this 3-game set.

Greinke hasn’t really given Kansas City much this season, but he is coming off a victory. Meanwhile, Dunning has struggled for the Rangers, too.

Look for K.C. to get back into the win column.

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Run line/Against the spread

The ROYALS +1.5 (-150) are not terribly overpriced if you don’t trust them to win outright and want a little insurance.

Over/Under

The OVER 9.5 (-102) is the lean here.

The Over has hit in 3 in a row for the Rangers, while going 6-1 in the past 7 on the road against a right-handed starter.

For the Royals, the Over has cashed in 4 consecutive contests, while going 5-0 in the past five at home vs. RHP.

The Over is also 4-0 in the past 4 overall at Kauffman Stadium.

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Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

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

The Kansas City Royals (16-31) and Cleveland Guardians (20-24) face off Tuesday for the second game of a three-game set at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Royals vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: The Guardians lead the season series against the Royals 3-2, including Monday’s 7-3 victory in Cleveland.

The Royals have dropped nine of the past 11 games overall. The exact score of the past three games for Kansas City has been 7-3, with back-to-back losses by that score.

The Guardians have picked up two wins in the past three games, and Cleveland has been a respectable 6-4 across the past 10 at home.

Royals at Guardians projected starters

LHP Daniel Lynch vs. RHP Cal Quantrill

Lynch (2-3, 3.92 ERA) makes his ninth start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 3.92 BB/9 and 8.54 K/9 through 39 IP.

  • Is winless in the past five starts, going 0-2 with a 4.30 ERA across 23 IP in 5 outings in the month of May.
  • Posted a 1-2 record with a 3.55 ERA across 25.1 IP over five starts on the road.

Quantrill (1-3, 3.42 ERA) makes his ninth start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 3.61 BB/9 and 5.32 K/9 through 47.1 IP.

  • Faced the Royals in Kansas City April 10, allowing two runs, four hits and a walk across 5 IP for his only win of the campaign.
  • Has walked three or more batters in five of his past seven outings, while lasting at least 6 IP in six consecutive starts.

Royals at Guardians odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Royals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Guardians -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-170) | Guardians -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Royals at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 7, Royals 4

Money line

The GUARDIANS (-145) are the play as moderate favorites. Cleveland opened this three-game set with a convincing 7-3 win, posting eight hits, including a triple and two home runs.

It’s not just about offense for Cleveland, however, as it enters seventh in the majors with a 1.18 WHIP, and third in the league with a 7.27 strikeouts per game. Conversely, Kansas City struggles to put up runs, ranking just 25th with 3.81 runs per game.

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Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (+135) are worth a small-unit play on the run line. That’s because the Royals have been yielding runs at an alarming rate, posting a 5.02 ERA to rank 28th. They’re also 29th with a 1.48 WHIP. Cleveland’s offense should be able to post plenty of runs like it did in Monday’s opener.

Over/Under

The OVER 9.5 (-107) is worth playing, as again, Kansas City has struggled in the pitching department. But it’s not a slam-dunk play, as the Royals have also struggled plating runs. Still, the Guardians have averaged 11.3 runs per game in the past three meetings with the Royals.

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