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Reds vs Royals: Cincinnati Looks to Upset Kansas City in Interleague Showdown

In this Reds at Royals prediction, the two teams are facing off in game two of their interleague series in Kansas City. The Reds, who have struggled recently and fallen to fourth place in the NL Central Division, will have Brady Singer as their starting pitcher. The Royals, dealing with injuries to their top pitchers, have Daniel Lynch IV on the mound. Kansas City is favored to win with the current line at -118. The game is set for 7:40 PM EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +105 | Royals -118
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-202) | Royals -1.5 (+172)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 54%.

Cincinnati vs Kansas City Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a tough weekend series against the Cubs and are looking to bounce back as they head to Kansas City. The team will send veteran righty Brady Singer to the mound on Tuesday, his first appearance in Kansas City since being traded in the offseason. Singer has a record of 5-3 with a 4.88 ERA and will look to improve on his performance in his last start. The Reds have lost three of Singer's last five starts, but he has shown some promise with three quality starts. Despite some key injuries, including RF Jake Fraley and RP Alex Young being out, the Reds are ranked 22nd in power rankings, boasting a strong offense and solid defense. They will look to improve their record of 27-28 as they take on Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals are facing a challenge in the next two weeks as they navigate without their top pitchers, Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, due to injuries. Despite losing three of their last five games, they are coming off a 2-1 win against the Twins. The team has not announced a starter for the upcoming game, indicating it will likely be a bullpen game. Two lefties have been recalled from the minors to replace the injured pitchers, with Noah Cameron moving into the rotation and Evan Sisk providing bullpen depth. The bullpen, which currently has the fifth-best ERA in baseball, may call upon Daniel Lynch IV to serve as an opener on Tuesday. Injuries include SP Seth Lugo, SP Cole Ragans, RP Sam Long, and 2B Harold Castro. With a power ranking of 15, the Royals rank #28 for offense and #2 for defense, with a 29-26 overall record. In their last three matchups, Cincinnati has won two out of three against Kansas City.

Cincinnati Reds' Singer Ready to Shine Against Kansas City Royals at Home

The Cincinnati Reds' starting pitcher, Singer, has faced challenges while playing away games this season, but will have the opportunity to perform on home turf in the upcoming game. Singer is highly motivated to showcase his skills and silence any doubts from his former team, the Kansas City Royals. With the Royals opting for a bullpen game, Singer will have a strategic advantage. Despite losing two of their last three games, the Reds have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, hitting 54 home runs this season. In contrast, the Royals have struggled at the plate, scoring only six runs in their recent series against the Twins. Given the Reds' current form, they appear to be the more favorable choice in this matchup. Therefore, selecting the Reds with the money line would be a prudent decision.

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