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
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Date and Time: 6/19/2024 at 9:40 PM ET
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Location: Oakland Coliseum
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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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