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Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET

Venue: Kauffman Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri

Article updated Apr 18, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Baltimore's right-hander Dean

Game outlook

The Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Baltimore's right-hander Dean Kremer, who has a 76-81 record with a 4.96 ERA this season, will take the mound against Kansas City's righty Alec Marsh, who holds a 2-0 record with a 4.32 ERA. Baltimore has had recent success against Kansas City, winning eight out of their last ten matchups. Currently, Baltimore is favored to win with a -134 opening line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orioles -134 | Royals +123

Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+120) | Royals +1.5 (-133)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 57%.

Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles have been on a hot streak, winning four straight games and four out of their last six series. They are currently in second place in the AL East. Their offense has been strong, ranking high in key categories like OPS, home runs, and RBI. The pitching staff has also been solid, with a decent ERA and WHIP. Kremer will be starting on Friday, looking to bounce back from a tough outing against Milwaukee. With a strong offense and decent pitching, the Orioles will aim to continue their winning ways at Kauffman Stadium. To make a profit, consider checking out the top sportsbooks. The Orioles are currently ranked #3 in offense, #13 in defense, and have a 12-6 record for the season.

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Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals have been on a hot streak, winning 12 of their 19 games so far this season. However, some question if their success is sustainable due to six of those wins coming against the struggling White Sox. The team ranks in the middle of the pack in offensive categories, but their pitching staff has been impressive with a 2.79 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Marsh, a second-year pro, will be pitching for the Royals in their upcoming game against Baltimore after solid outings against the Orioles, White Sox, and Mets. Despite their strong start, the Royals will face tougher competition in the coming weeks which will give us a better idea of their standing in the league. For more baseball predictions and analysis, check out our Expert Picks. The Kansas City Royals have a power ranking of 2 and are #10 for offense, scoring an average of 5.12 runs per game, and #1 for defense, giving up an average of 2.82 runs per game. In their last three matchups against Baltimore, the Orioles went 1-2 against the Royals.

Orioles' Strong Offense and Kremer's Skills Point to Victory in Friday's Matchup

In the previous matchup, Marsh outperformed Baltimore, however, I anticipate a different outcome on Friday. The Orioles have shown strong offensive capabilities by scoring six or more runs in six of their last nine games with an average of 6.0 runs per game in their last ten overall. Their season statistics against right-handers also indicate promising prospects. I am optimistic that Kremer will deliver a quality start in the upcoming game. Though he struggled in his last appearance, he has demonstrated impressive form in his initial two starts, save for a few mistakes in his debut. By minimizing home runs against the Royals, Kremer is poised for success against a lineup that has struggled offensively in recent games after their series sweep against Houston.

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SportsJaw Orioles vs Royals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Orioles vs Royals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Baltimore Orioles-134 → -132Moved
  • Moneyline · Kansas City Royals+123 → +117Moved
  • Spread · Baltimore Orioles-1.5 (+120) → -1.5 (+120)Unchanged
  • Spread · Kansas City Royals+1.5 (-133) → +1.5 (-139)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Baltimore Orioles
76-81 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kansas City Royals
69-93 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-19T02:35:14.057Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-03Kansas City Royals 3 · Baltimore Orioles 4
  • 2024-04-02Kansas City Royals 4 · Baltimore Orioles 1
  • 2024-04-01Kansas City Royals 4 · Baltimore Orioles 6
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kansas City Royals defeated Baltimore Orioles 9-4

Kansas City Royals defeated Baltimore Orioles 9-4 on April 19, 2024, a 5-run decision in the series. Kansas City Royals' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 5-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+120) spread, Kansas City Royals covered, while the 13 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • AliencreationMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -139Loss
  • MaddogMoneyline · Kansas City Royals +121Win
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