Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions

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Betting Odds

Moneyline: Royals +215 | Cubs -255

Spread: Royals +1.5 (+105) | Cubs -1.5 (-125)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 72%.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals faced a tough series against the Miami Marlins, ultimately avoiding a sweep with a 7-4 win in the final game. Salvador Perez played a key role in the victory, hitting two home runs in the series and tying for the team lead in home runs with 15 on the season. Jonathan India also contributed with two RBIs in Sunday's game. The Royals are currently 5.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot in the AL Central. With a strong team ERA of 3.49, the Royals have potential to bounce back in the playoff race despite challenges they have faced.

Chicago Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers have caught up to the Chicago Cubs at the top of the NL Central standings due to their impressive 10-game win streak. The Cubs recently won two out of three games against the Red Sox at home, but were unable to sweep them as they lost the final game of the series on Sunday. In that game, Ian Happ had an RBI-single in the 2nd inning, but the Cubs could not score again in the 6-1 loss. Happ, the 30-year-old left fielder for the Cubs, has had a solid season with 13 home runs, 48 RBIs, and a .228 batting average. Another standout player for the Cubs is Pete Crow-Armstrong, a 23-year-old All-Star tied for the team lead with 26 home runs and 72 RBIs, while also leading the team with 28 stolen bases. Seiya Suzuki has been a key player for the team as well, with 26 home runs, 80 RBIs, and a .261 batting average. On the pitching side, Matthew Boyd has been a strong contributor with a 10-3 record, a 2.34 ERA, and 102 strikeouts in 20 starts. Boyd recently pitched eight scoreless innings in a win over the Yankees.