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Kansas City Royals Favored to Defeat Milwaukee Brewers in Interleague Matchup at Kauffman Stadium

The Milwaukee Brewers will face off against the Kansas City Royals in an interleague matchup on Tuesday, May 7th at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The game is part of a three-game series with the Royals being the -130 moneyline favorites and the total runs set at 8.5, favoring the over. Colin Rea will be starting for the Brewers with an ERA of 2.67, while Seth Lugo will take the mound for the Royals with an ERA of 1.6. The current betting line has Kansas City at -127.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +110 | Royals -127
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-182) | Royals -1.5 (+157)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 56%.

Milwaukee vs Kansas City Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

In the past week, the Milwaukee Brewers suffered consecutive losses to the Chicago Cubs, dropping a three-game series at Wrigley Field. Despite winning the opener 3-1, the Brewers were outscored 11-5 in the following two games. Offensively, the Brewers have a .243/.312/.391 slash line with nine doubles, two triples, and four home runs in 169 at-bats over the last seven days. However, their pitching staff has been strong with a 3.14 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and .210 opponent batting average in 43 innings pitched. Colin Rea, with a 3-0 record and 2.67 ERA, will pitch at Kauffman Stadium. Milwaukee currently has a power ranking of 22, ranking 6th in offense with an average of 5.00 runs per game, 18th in defense allowing 4.36 runs per game, and holds a 20-14 record this season. Be sure to check out the best betting offers from top sportsbooks.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals are looking to bounce back from a recent two-game losing streak against the Texas Rangers. Despite a 3-2 loss in ten innings on Sunday, the Royals have had a solid performance, with a .249/.304/.396 slash line in the past seven days. Pitcher Seth Lugo, with a 5-1 record and impressive 1.60 ERA, will take the mound on Tuesday, aiming for his third straight win. The Royals currently hold a power ranking of 15 and are ranked #14 for offense and #2 for defense, with a record of 21-15. In their last three matchups, the Milwaukee Brewers went 1-2 against the Kansas City Royals.

Seth Lugo Expected to Lead Royals to Victory Over Brewers

The current Brewers lineup has struggled against Seth Lugo of the Royals, going just 7-for-37 with two home runs. Lugo, who has been impressive in his previous two starts, is expected to continue his strong performance against the Brewers. In contrast, the current Royals hitters have had more success against Colin Rea of the Brewers, going 6-for-20 with a double and a home run. Despite this, Rea has had some rough outings this season, including giving up five earned runs and three home runs in a recent game against the Yankees. Given these factors, I am leaning towards Lugo and the Royals to come out on top in this matchup. Additionally, the Brewers bullpen has been struggling as of late, further supporting my prediction of a Royals victory on Tuesday night.

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