Kansas City Royals vs
Los Angeles DodgersPredictions & Preview

Dodgers Look to Sweep Royals in Interleague Series Finale at Dodger Stadium

The interleague series between the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Dodgers concludes on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won the first game of the series on Friday with a 4-3 victory. The pitching matchup for Sunday's game features Brady Singer (3.30 ERA) for the Royals and Tyler Glasnow (3.24 ERA) for the Dodgers. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 EST. Los Angeles is the betting favorite with a -246 opening line that has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +215 | Dodgers -246
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (+105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 71%.

Kansas City vs Los Angeles Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals have been performing well this season, currently sitting in second place in the AL Central. However, they have faced challenges recently due to a tough schedule, playing division-leaders in their last four series. This has led to the team losing five of their last six games. In their most recent game against the Dodgers, Salvador Perez hit a three-run home run but they ultimately lost 4-3. Perez, tied for the team lead in home runs, has been a strong offensive player with 45 RBIs and a .297 batting average. The team's top offensive player is shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who leads the team in RBIs and batting average. Vinny Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia have also been key contributors to the team's offense. Pitcher Brady Singer, making his 14th start of the season, has a 3.30 ERA with 72 strikeouts. The team has a power ranking of 11 and is ranked 7th in offense and 9th in defense, with a 40-31 record for the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently leading the NL West by 7.5 games, with the second best record in the National League. Despite losing their most recent series against the Texas Rangers, the team is performing well overall. Freddie Freeman's game-winning RBI-single in the 8th inning helped secure a recent victory against Kansas City. Shohei Ohtani leads the team in batting average and is tied for the most home runs. Tyler Glasnow is a key pitcher for the team, with a high number of strikeouts but some recent struggles. Overall, the Dodgers have a strong offense and defense, with a power ranking of 6 and a #5 ranking for offense. In their last three matchups, Kansas City won one game against the Dodgers. Make sure to check out betting opportunities and sportsbook promotions for more insights.

Royals Favored to Cover Runline Against Struggling Tyler Glasnow and Dodgers

The current recommendation is to consider taking the Royals with the extra run and a half in this matchup. Despite Tyler Glasnow's reputation as one of the league's top strikeout pitchers, his aggressive pitching style has not yielded positive results recently. The Dodgers have struggled in games where he has been on the mound, losing four out of their last five matchups. Glasnow's tendency to aim for strikeouts by throwing strikes has led to an increased number of home runs being conceded. In his most recent game against the Yankees, he recorded 12 strikeouts but also gave up two home runs and five earned runs in a losing effort. The Royals, boasting the 5th best offense in MLB in terms of runs scored, are expected to capitalize on Glasnow's vulnerability. With the Royals winning three out of the last four games started by Singer, it is advisable to take the Royals to cover the runline and secure a favorable outcome.

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