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The Baltimore Orioles Look to Take Series Lead Against Kansas City Royals: Orioles vs. Royals Prediction for Friday Night Showdown!

The Baltimore Orioles (3-3) will be looking to take the series lead against the Kansas City Royals (2-4) when they face off at Kauffman Stadium on Friday night at 7:30 PM ET. Dean Kremer (1-0, 8.44 ERA) will take the mound for the Orioles, while Seth Lugo (0-0, 5.40 ERA) will start for the Royals. Baltimore has a 6-4 record in their last 10 matchups against Kansas City. The Royals are currently the betting favorite at -118. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Orioles vs. Royals prediction.**Please note that this preview was written before the Thursday game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +108 | Royals -118
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-193) | Royals -1.5 (+159)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 54%.

Baltimore vs Kansas City Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are currently 3-3 this season, with a strong offense averaging 5.33 runs per game and a solid .281 batting average. They are ranked 10th overall in power rankings, with a third-place ranking in offense and a 19th-place ranking in defense. The team will need to work on consistency, especially on the offensive end, if they want to make the playoffs for the third straight season. Players like Tyler O'Neill, Jordan Westburg, and Cedric Mullins have been standouts so far. Despite giving up an average of 4.17 runs per game, the Orioles have shown promise on the defensive end, with opponents batting .259 against them. Starting pitcher Kremer had a strong outing in his last start, earning a win against Toronto.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals surprised many in the league last season by finishing second in the AL Central and clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2015. However, they are off to a poor start this season with a 2-4 record. The Royals will look to turn things around and secure their first series win of the season against the Baltimore Orioles. Kansas City's offense ranks 15th in the league, averaging 3.83 runs per game and their defense ranks 17th, giving up 3.50 runs per game. Maikel Garcia leads the team with a .353 batting average and two home runs, while Vinnie Pasquantino leads with four RBI. Despite their slow start, the Royals have shown promise on the mound with opponents hitting .235 against them, ranking 14th in the league. In their last three matchups, the Orioles have won two out of three against the Royals.

Kansas City Royals Favored Over Baltimore Orioles in Upcoming Game

The Baltimore Orioles have dropped three of their last five games, compared to the Kansas City Royals who have lost four of their last six matchups. The Royals have an advantage in this upcoming game due to their stronger performance at the plate against right-handed pitchers and their past success against Kremer, who struggled in his recent starts against them. Moreover, Baltimore's bullpen has been experiencing difficulties, suggesting that the Royals will likely have a successful offensive showing. Conversely, Baltimore’s offensive output may be hindered by Lugo’s effective pitching in his previous start and his solid track record against the Orioles. Given that Kansas City’s bullpen has outperformed Baltimore’s, it is expected that they will be able to contain the Orioles' offense. Therefore, it is recommended to consider Kansas City on the money line.

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