Royals vs Guardians MLB Betting Pick and Prediction for 08/28/2024

 

We are now entering the time of the year where the MLB season is starting to get very interesting. As proof, lets take a look at this afternoon’s MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Guardians. Both teams have the same record of 75-58 meaning they both need to win this game. Thus, here is my take on what will happen with my Royals vs Guardians MLB Betting Pick, prediction and analysis.

This baseball matchup, will take place at Progressive Field giving the Guardians the home advantage. Will this be enough to beat the Royals? According to online sportsbooks, it will be enough as they are the favorite to win with a -142 money line. Interestingly enough the odds set by bookies are not as bad as I had thought against the Royals. For those who understand how a sportsbook pay per head works, it does make sense because of the public betting supporting the Royals.

However, Kansas City has consistently outperformed Cleveland. Especially since they have performing very well of lates resulting in a significant rise in their standings. Therefore, they are entering this matchup with a positive momentum, as evidenced by a recent series that highlights their capabilities. Last but not least, Tanner Bibee will take the mound for the Guardians while Kansas City will counter with Michael Wacha.

On the other hand, the Guardians have not met expectations this season. However, there remain aspects of their performance where they exhibit strong competitiveness. The team's batting average stands at a modest .237. In addition, they have managed to score just 600 runs, indicating a need for enhancing their offensive. Nevertheless, their pitching staff has kept them competitive in numerous contests, boasting a commendable 3.82 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP.

Why the Kansas City Royals will Win

The Royals (75-58) have achieved victory in eight of their last eleven contests, resulting in a tie for first place with Cleveland. In last night's game, third baseman Paul DeJong contributed significantly by hitting a two-run home run in the second inning, leading Kansas City to a 6-1 triumph on the road.

Michael Wacha, serving as the starting pitcher for the Royals, is one of the most reliable players on the roster. With a commendable ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.2 over 133 innings pitched this season, Wacha's effectiveness is underscored. This is due to his limited number of walks, totaling just 38, alongside an impressive 113 strikeouts. 

However, he is expected to continue this role, aiming to maintain the Royals' elevated performance. This moment could prove crucial in the context of the game. Thus, counting on him could be part of an excellent baseball betting strategy when he is on the mound.

Why the Guardians will Win

The Guardians faced the Texas Rangers during their weekend series. It was a complete sweep over the Rangers with a 5-3, 13-3, and 4-2 wins. However, in the Tuesday game against Kansas City, the Guardians conceded three runs in the seventh inning and were unable to mount a comeback. Starting pitcher Gavin Williams completed 5.0 innings, allowing two earned runs.

The Guardians will entrust the series finale on Wednesday to one of their most reliable pitchers, Tanner Bibee. For those who want to become a bookie, this is one pitcher to watch out for when bettors make player prop bets. This is because this season, Bibee has achieved a record of 10-6 over 25 starts, which includes eight quality outings. 

He currently holds an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.10, having surrendered 16 home runs. Throughout 138 innings pitched, Bibee has permitted 119 hits, while recording 150 strikeouts and issuing 33 walks. In his most recent appearance, a 5-3 defeat against the Rangers, he pitched 5.2 innings, allowing eight hits and four runs, while striking out six batters.

Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Game Info

·         Date and Time: 08/28/2024 at 1:10 PM ET

·         Location: Progressive Field

·         Watch on: Bally Sports, FUBO

Royals vs Guardians MLB Betting odds

Team	Pointspread	Total	MoneyLine
Kansas City Royals	-1.5 (-188)	O8 (-110)	+120
Cleveland Guardians	+1.5 (+155)	U8 (-110)	-142

 Royals vs Guardians MLB Betting Pick

Bet on the Kansas City Royals at +120

Hunter Renfroe of the Kansas City Royals has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. After 133 games, the Royals are currently positioned 10th in OPS and 5th in total runs scored.

In contrast, the Cleveland team holds the 18th position in OPS and ranks 12th in runs scored for the season. I predict the Royals will win with a final score of 5-3.

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Royals vs Cardinals MLB Betting Pick and Prediction for 07/10/2024

 

Tonight, we have an exciting MLB doubleheader between the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals. For this matchup, the Royals are heading to Bush Stadium for the first game in his 2 -game series. Can the Royals prevail against their stronger National League counterpart? Fin out with my Royals vs Cardinals MLB Betting Pick, prediction and analysis.

Kansas City is currently six games above .500 for the season after securing a nine-run victory against the Colorado Rockies, ending a three-game losing streak. The team has a .246 batting average and has scored 418 runs on 750 hits. Keep up to date with our MLB Picks.

Bobby Witt Jr. leads Kansas City in all statistical categories this season, with a batting average of .324, fifteen home runs, and 61 RBIs. Salvador Perez has a .276 batting average, fourteen home runs, and 55 RBIs. Vinny Pasquantino has hit eleven home runs and driven in 59 runs this season.

The Saint Louis Cardinals will return home with a six-game lead above .500 and a two-game win streak. The team has a .244 batting average and has scored 369 runs on 744 hits. However, the Cardinals have shown power with 86 home runs and a .381 team slugging percentage.

Masyn Winn leads Saint Louis with a .289 batting average. Brendon Donovan has the most hits with 89 and a .339 OBP. Nolan Gorman leads the team with seventeen home runs and 45 RBIs, while Alec Burleson has hit fourteen home runs this year.

Many sportsbooks have had their MLB Betting lines on this game fluctuate a lot. Some might think that it is just a great promotional marketing strategy for sportsbooks to hype the game. However, there are actually real reasons behind it.

Why Kansas City has a chance to Win

Cincinnati ranks 12th in both runs scored (418) and batting average (.246), as well as 13th in slugging percentage (.404) and 20th in on-base percentage (.306). Bobby Witt Jr. has excelled as Kansas City's top performer, leading the Royals in batting average (.324), home runs (15), RBI (61), hits (119), and on-base percentage (.372). Salvador Perez follows closely with 14 home runs. Furthermore, while Vinnie Pasquantino has contributed 59 RBIs. Kansas City has accumulated 154 doubles, 24 triples, and 93 home runs for a total of 271 extra base hits in 92 games.

According to Pay Per Head Sportsbooks, Kansas City stands third in Quality Starts (46), 10th in ERA (3.79), 17th in WHIP (1.27), and 18th in batting average allowed (.242). Seth Lugo has secured 11 wins and boasts an ERA of 2.21, leading the team's starting pitchers, while Cole Ragans leads in strikeouts with 134. Alec Marsh is set to take the mound for Kansas City, having achieved a record of 6-6 this season with an ERA of 4.57 and 75 strikeouts.

Why the St Louis Cardinals will Win

On the other hand. St Louis is improving at the plate and doing slightly better than Kansas City on the mound. In addition, St Louis ranks 14th in ERA (3.91), 15th in both WHIP (1.26) and Quality Starts (34), and 22nd in batting average allowed (.248).

According to baseball betting systems, Sonny Gray, will be the starting pitcher on Wednesday for St Louis. He leads the team in wins with 9, strikeouts with 115, and has the best ERA among starting pitchers at 3.30. Gray's record is 9-5.

Kansas City Royals vs St Louis Cardinals Game Info

·         Date and Time: 7/10/2024 at 7:45 PM ET

·         Location: Busch Stadium

·         Watch on: ESPN, ESPN Live Steam, BSMW

Royals vs Athletics MLB Betting odds

Team	Pointspread	Total	MoneyLine
Kansas City Royals	-1.5 (-192)	O8.5 (-125)	+110
St Louis Cardinals	+1.5 (+158)	U8.5 (-102)	-130

 Royals vs Cardinals MLB Betting Pick

Bet on the Cardinals at -130

In the second game of a doubleheader, the home team typically has an advantage when they have the superior pitcher. Expect St. Louis to perform well in front of their home crowd and secure a victory in the second game. Choose the Cardinals to come out on top on Wednesday night. Therefore, I predict the Cardinals will win and cover the spread with a final score of 6-2.

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Royals vs Athletics MLB Betting Pick and Prediction for 06/19/2024

 

For tonight’s baseball game, the Kansas City Royals are heading to Oakland to take on the Oakland Athletics. In the first game of this 3-game series, the Athletics won against the Royals. However, will the Royals be able to even out the score tonight? Here is my take on what will happened with my expert Royals vs Athletics MLB Betting Pick, prediction and analysis!

The Kansas City Royals, with a record of 41-32, aim to bounce back following a challenging series against New York and LA. Despite the recent setbacks, the Royals began the season well and are optimistic about their lineup's ability to generate runs.

The Kansas City Royals had a challenging week, finishing with a 2-5 record. They managed to win one game out of four against the New York Yankees at home and one game out of three against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road. Despite their efforts, the Royals, who were second in the AL Central on Tuesday morning, found themselves trailing the Cleveland Guardians by five games.

According to sportsbook pay per head data, Salvador Perez, boasts a .292 batting average. In addition he also has 11 home runs and 45 RBIs and continues to be a key player in Kansas City's offense. Pitcher Cole Ragans, maintaining a 3.14 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, will play a vital role in containing the Athletics' lineup.

Are the Oakland Athletics in a Slump?

On the other hand, The Oakland Athletics, with a record of 26-48, are committed to protecting their home field. So far in this series, they have been showcasing a strong performance against their AL opponent.

The Oakland Athletics also had a day of rest on Monday. However, will one day of rest be enough to overcome their current slump? On the previous Sunday, the struggling A's experienced an 8-7 loss against the Minnesota Twins, which further extended their losing streak to nine games. Oakland has now lost three consecutive series against the Twins, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays.

The team depends on their well-rounded lineup, spearheaded by Brent Rooker. Rooker who has been a standout offensively, hitting .253 with 13 home runs and 41 RBIs. Taking the mound as the starting pitcher is Luis Medina, who carries a 5.87 ERA and 1.50 WHIP into the matchup.

The Royals currently rank third in the ALC with a 41-33 record and are the favorite team for this matchup. The money line on Kansas City has seen a lot of changes ranging from going as low as -165 to as high as -180 in some sportsbooks.

New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians Game Info

·         Date and Time: 6/19/2024 at 9:40 PM ET

·         Location: Oakland Coliseum

·         Watch on: SNY TV Network,

Royals vs Athletics MLB Betting odds

Team	Pointspread	Total	MoneyLine
Kansas City Royals	-1.5 (-105)	O7.5 (-105)	-185
Oakland Athletics	+1.5 (-115)	U7.5 (-)	+150

 

Royals vs Athletics MLB Betting Pick

Bet on the Athletics at -175

According to PPH Sportsbooks, this contest will serve as a measure of endurance for both teams. The Royals will rely on their key players such as Perez to perform, while the Athletics will aim for consistent productivity from their entire lineup.

Oakland's performance has been disappointing throughout the year, and they will have a less capable pitcher on the mound. My prediction is that the Kansas City Royals will win on the road with a final score of 6-4.

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