Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Picks & Predictions
The Kansas City Royals, currently fourth in the AL Central with a 69-93 record, will rely on left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans (0-1, 3.00 ERA) to help boost their performance.
Game outlook
The Kansas City Royals, currently fourth in the AL Central with a 69-93 record, will rely on left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans (0-1, 3.00 ERA) to help boost their performance. Ragans is coming off a loss to the Minnesota Twins but showed potential with nine strikeouts in six innings. On the other hand, the Baltimore Orioles, sitting second in the AL East at 3-2, will start right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes (1-0, 1.50 ERA), who recently secured a win against the Los Angeles Angels with an impressive performance. Baltimore is favored to win with a current line of -168.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Royals +144 | Orioles -168
Spread: Royals +1.5 (-152) | Orioles -1.5 (+132)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 63%.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are poised to make a strong impact this season, with their offense leading the way. They currently rank 15th in the league with a .231/.284/.450 team slash line and have shown power with eight home runs, tying them for third in the league. Catcher Salvador Perez has started off well, with two homers and six RBIs. Pitcher Cole Ragans had an impressive 2023 season and has continued to perform well, showcasing strong stats in various categories. In terms of injuries, several key players such as Carlos Hernandez and Josh Taylor are currently out. The team is ranked 16 in offense, scoring an average of 4.33 runs per game, and have a #6 defense, allowing an average of 3.00 points against them per game. The Royals are currently 2-3 this season.