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Chicago Cubs Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against Kansas City Royals in Three-Game Series

predictions for this week's MLB games. The Kansas City Royals and the Chicago Cubs are set to face off in a three game series starting on Monday. This will be the only meeting between the two teams this season. Both teams have yet to name their starting pitchers for the series. Stay tuned to see our prediction for the outcome of this matchup, and be sure to follow along for more winning predictions for MLB games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +116 | Cubs -132
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (-187) | Cubs -1.5 (+157)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 57%.

Kansas City Royals

The MLB season has resumed after the All-Star Break, with the Kansas City Royals playing their first two series on the road. Despite losing the first two games in Miami, they are now set to face the Cubs in Chicago. The Royals currently hold the fourth spot in the AL Central and are 5.5 games behind the final Wild Card spot in the American League. In their recent game against the Marlins, Salvador Perez contributed a home run in the 8th inning, but it was not enough to secure a win. Perez, the team's 35-year-old catcher, has been a valuable member of the Royals since 2011 and has recorded 14 home runs and 55 RBIs this season. Bobby Witt Jr., their shortstop, leads the team in hits with 113 and has 14 home runs and 54 RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino has the most home runs and RBIs for the team with 15 and 56 respectively. With just three healthy starting pitchers in their rotation, the Royals are likely to rely on their bullpen for upcoming games. Despite this, the team boasts the second-best team ERA in the MLB at 3.52.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs currently lead the NL Central, but their lead is shrinking with the Brewers now only one game back in the standings. The top two teams are separating themselves from the rest of the pack, with the Reds in third 7.5 games back. The Cubs have won four straight, with standout performances from rising star centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki. Crow-Armstrong has 26 home runs and 28 stolen bases, while Suzuki leads the team with 80 RBIs. Kyle Tucker also contributed with his 18th home run of the year. The Cubs are yet to name a starter for an upcoming game, needing a bullpen game. Despite this, they have a solid team ERA of 3.77, ranking 11th in the league.

Chicago Cubs in Prime Position to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Kansas City Royals

The Chicago Cubs have been performing well in recent games, gaining a rest advantage by not having to travel before their upcoming match. They have successfully won their first two games post-break against the Red Sox while the Kansas City team is struggling against the Marlins. Kansas City's performance in their previous game against the Marlins was lackluster, with only three hits. When they face Chicago, they will be up against a formidable pitching staff. The Cubs have consistently covered the runline in their previous seven victories, indicating a trend worth considering. With Chicago aiming to maintain their position at the top of the division, a win over the cooling-down Kansas City Royals seems likely. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on the Cubs covering the runline in the upcoming match.

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