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San Francisco Giants vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 22, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET

Venue: Kauffman Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri

Article updated Sep 21, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Kansas City Royals will face the San Francisco Giants in the final game of their 3-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, September 22nd. Despite the Giants'

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The Kansas City Royals will face the San Francisco Giants in the final game of their 3-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, September 22nd. Despite the Giants' dominance in the first two games, with scores of 2-1 and 9-0, the Royals are determined to salvage the series finale. Seth Lugo will start on the mound for the Royals, while Blake Snell will pitch for the Giants. Fans can watch the game on TV on Bally Sports Kansas City or NBCS BA. The Giants are favored to win, but the Royals are looking to avoid a sweep and finish the series on a high note.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Giants -105 | Royals -108

Spread: Giants -1.5 (+160) | Royals +1.5 (-183)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 51%.

San Francisco Giants

In a dominant performance, Lamonte Wade Jr. and Matt Chapman each hit two home runs to lead the Giants to a 9-0 victory over the Royals in Game 3 of their series. Mike Yastrzemski and Curt Casali also contributed to the offense, while Logan Webb, Spencer Bivens, and Tristan Beck led the pitching staff with scoreless innings. The Giants secured the series sweep with an early lead they never relinquished. In the upcoming game, Blake Snell will start for the Giants, bringing his impressive record and experience to help the team continue their winning streak. Currently ranked 17th in offense and 16th in defense, San Francisco will aim to extend their success as they face the Royals.

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Kansas City Royals Analysis

In a recent game against the Giants, the Kansas City Royals struggled on both the pitching and offensive fronts, resulting in a 9-0 shutout loss. Brady Singer and Carlos Hernandez had difficulties on the mound, with Singer giving up 7 hits and 6 earned runs in 5.1 innings, and Hernandez surrendering 3 earned runs in just 0.2 innings. On the offensive side, MJ Melendez and Bobby Witt Jr. were the only players to find success at the plate. Looking ahead to Game 3, Seth Lugo will take the mound for the Royals. Lugo has been a reliable starter this season, with a 16-8 record, a 3.05 ERA, and 173 strikeouts in 197.2 innings pitched. With the Royals currently ranked 16th in power rankings and boasting a strong offense and defense, Lugo's performance will be crucial as they aim to avoid a series sweep by the Giants, who went 0-3 in their last three matchups against Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals Show Inconsistency Despite Second-Place Position, San Francisco Giants Show Promise

The Kansas City Royals currently hold a second-place position in the American League Central with a record of 69-93, despite questionable offensive performance, as reflected by their average of 4.67 runs and 8.45 hits per game. Their team batting average of .252 and on-base percentage of .309 identify areas for improvement, with their success being attributed largely to weaker opponents. Notably, the Royals have a concerning trend of inconsistency, as seen in their underwhelming record of 84-71 against the run line, particularly at home where they have covered the run line in only 42 out of 80 games. Conversely, the San Francisco Giants (76-79) display promise for the future with their solid performance, as they average 4.27 runs and 8.03 hits per game. Their ability to limit opponents to a batting average of .246 while maintaining a close run differential of -9 indicates potential for growth and success in the upcoming 2024 season.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Giants vs Royals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Giants vs Royals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Francisco Giants-112 → -104Moved
  • Moneyline · Kansas City Royals+102 → -107Moved
  • Spread · San Francisco Giants-1.5 (+155) → -1.5 (+160)Moved
  • Spread · Kansas City Royals+1.5 (-175) → +1.5 (-183)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Francisco Giants
65-97 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kansas City Royals
69-93 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-22T02:35:26.563Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Kansas City Royals currently hold a second-place position in the American League Central with a record of 69-93, despite questionable offensive performance, as reflected by their average of 4.67 runs and 8.45 hits per game. Their team batting average of .252 and on-base percentage of .309 identify areas for improvement, with their success being attributed largely to weaker opponents. Notably, the Royals have a concerning trend of inconsistency, as seen in their underwhelming record of 84-71 against the run line, particularly at home where they have covered the run line in only 42 out of 80 games. Conversely, the San Francisco Giants (76-79) display promise for the future with their solid performance, as they average 4.27 runs and 8.03 hits per game. Their ability to limit opponents to a batting average of .246 while maintaining a close run differential of -9 indicates potential for growth and success in the upcoming 2024 season.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-09-21San Francisco Giants 9 · Kansas City Royals 0
  • 2024-09-20San Francisco Giants 2 · Kansas City Royals 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Giants defeated Kansas City Royals 2-0

San Francisco Giants defeated Kansas City Royals 2-0 on September 22, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. San Francisco Giants' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+160) spread, San Francisco Giants covered, while the 2 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • FlyigglesflyTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • MickeytMoneyline · Kansas City Royals +102Loss
  • JackCohenMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -112Win
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Kansas City Royals +102Loss
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -112Win
  • MtgoldsteinTotal · Under 7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Kansas City Royals -105Loss
  • StevehTotal · Under 7 (-110)Win