Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Predictions August 20, 2023: Jordan Lyles vs Kyle Hendricks
The interleague series between the out-of-the-playoff picture Royals and the in-the-thick-of-it Cubs in the Friendly Confines draws to conclusion on Sunday afternoon,
Game outlook
The interleague series between the out-of-the-playoff picture Royals and the in-the-thick-of-it Cubs in the Friendly Confines draws to conclusion on Sunday afternoon, preceded by the Royals 4-3 victory in the opening game and a middle game on Saturday. For the finale, the Royals' Jordan Lyles will be up against the Cubs' Kyle Hendricks, with Chicago the betting favorite at -202. Will the Royals get series win or will the Cub regroup to end on a positive note?
Game Info
When: Sunday, 8/20/2023 @ 2:20pm EST
Where: Wrigley Field Stadium Royals vs Cubs Betting Odds Moneyline: Royals +183 | Cubs -202
Spread: Royals +1.5 (-105) | Cubs -1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 9.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 67%.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals snapped a three-game slide with a win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Bobby Witt Jr., who had two runs, two RBIs, and hit his 24th home run of the season, was key to the win. Cole Ragans (4-4) earned the win, pitching six innings, while Carlos Hernandez worked a scoreless ninth, notching his second save of the season. The Royals are currently ranked 40-84 overall and are 28 games behind the Mariners in the American League (AL) wild card picture. For Saturday, Jordan Lyles is on the mound for the Royals and has a 3-13 record this season with a 6.30 ERA, 91 strikeouts, and a league-high 28 homers. Lyles has pitched 18.2 innings in his last three starts with a 7.23 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 11 strikeouts, and two walks. His record against the Cubs is 4-4 and he has a 5.31 ERA in 35.1 innings at Wrigley Field. The Royals are 28th in offense (4.02 points per game) and 28th in defense (allowing an average of 5.35 points per game). The Kansas City Royals snapped a three-game slide with a win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Key to the win was Bobby Witt Jr. with two runs, two RBIs, and his 24th home run of the season. The Royals' overall record is 40-84, 28 games behind the Mariners for the AL wild card spot. Jordan Lyles makes the start for the Royals with a 3-13 record, 6.30 ERA, 91 strikeouts, and 28 home runs. Lyles has a 4-4 record against the Cubs with a 5.31 ERA in 35.1 innings at Wrigley Field. The Royals are ranked 28th in offense (4.02 points per game) and 28th in defense (5.35 points per game).