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Kansas City Royals Favored to Win Series Finale Against Los Angeles Angels Despite Cueto's Return

The Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals are set to conclude their series in Kansas City on Wednesday afternoon. Heading into the game, the Angels are already out of playoff contention for 2024, while the Royals are in the midst of a playoff push, tied for second in the AL Central and Wildcard standings. Starting pitchers for the game will be Johnny Cueto for the Angels and Michael Lorenzen for the Royals. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 pm EST, with the Royals favored to win.

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  • Moneyline: Angels +160 | Royals -180
  • Spread: Angels +1.5 (-122) | Royals -1.5 (+105)
  • Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 64%.

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Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are currently out of playoff contention in 2024 but have the opportunity to play spoiler for other teams in the league. After losing the series opener against the Royals, they bounced back with a 9-5 win on Tuesday night, led by Zach Neto's go-ahead home run and a strong performance from pitcher Tyler Anderson. Veteran Johnny Cueto will take the mound in the series finale, bringing his experience and efficiency to the team. Despite key injuries to players like Mike Trout and Adam Cimber, the Angels continue to compete. With a power ranking of 23 and a record of 54-72, the Angels look to finish the season strong. For more MLB picks, visit the recommended source.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals are currently tied for second place in the AL Central and in the wildcard chase, positioning themselves well with just over a month left in the regular season. After splitting the first two games of their series, they will aim for a series win with right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen on the mound. Lorenzen, acquired at the trade deadline, has a 6-6 record on the season with a 3.68 ERA. Despite key injuries to several relievers, the Royals have a strong overall power ranking of 5 and impressive offensive and defensive statistics. They will face off against the Los Angeles Angels, who have recently won 2 of their last 3 matchups against the Royals.

Cueto returns to face tough Royals lineup; Royals expected to come out on top

Cueto is returning to the major leagues following an extended absence, set to face a formidable Royals team known for their strong home batting record. The Royals have a team batting average of nearly .260, indicating their ability to make solid contact at the plate. Unfortunately, Cueto may struggle against this lineup as his pitching performance has declined, evident in his difficulties keeping the ball out of play during his limited appearances last year. His current position with the Angels is due to injuries within their pitching staff. The Royals desperately need a win in this series to maintain their position in the wildcard standings. It is likely that they will take advantage of Cueto's vulnerabilities and claim victory in this game. Prediction: Royals to win with the run line.

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