Diamondbacks Travel to Kansas City for Interleague MLB game: The Arizona Diamondbacks (52-50, 3rd in NL West) head to Kauffman Stadium to face the Kansas City Royals in an interleague showdown.
- Royals Favored at Home: Kansas City enters the game as the favorite on the moneyline (-130), while Arizona comes in as the underdog (+111).
- Pitching Matchup Set: Michael Wacha takes the mound for the Royals, looking to extend his recent winning streak. The Diamondbacks counter with Ryne Nelson, who has been strong on the road this season.
- Over/Under Line Set at 9 Runs: With both teams possessing offensive firepower, the over/under line is set at 9 runs.
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Arizona Diamondbacks at Kansas City Royals
- The Diamondbacks come into this matchup with an overall record of 52-50.
- The Royals come into this matchup with an overall record of 56-46.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
Arizona cruised to a 6-2 win over the Royals in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Royals, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Diamondbacks were the slight favorites at -105.
Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno each had two RBIs for the Diamondbacks’ offense in MLB Stats. Marte, Freddy Fermin, and Josh Rojas each scored three times for Arizona. As for the Royals, Hunter Dozier and Jorge Soler each drove in a run.
Jordan Montgomery pitched well for the Diamondbacks in this one, going five innings and giving up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with two strikeouts but issued five walks. Alec Marsh struggled on the mound for the Royals, giving up five runs in five innings of work.
Diamondbacks Aim for Upset on Road Trip
- Hot Diamondbacks Seek Win in Kansas City: The Arizona Diamondbacks (52-50, 3rd in NL West) travel to face the Kansas City Royals, riding a hot streak. They’ve won seven of their last ten games and hold a strong record within their division (19-14 in the MLB Standings).
- Underdog Diamondbacks Look to Continue Success: Despite trailing the Dodgers by nine games in the division, Arizona enters this game as the underdog (+111). Historically, they’ve performed well in that role (26-31 as underdog, 26-19 as favorite).
- High-Scoring Affair Expected: With Arizona averaging 9.6 runs per game (season average), the over/under line is set at 9 runs. The Diamondbacks have a decent record at this line (11-11-2).
- Diamondbacks Strong on the Road: Arizona boasts a solid road record (26-26) and even better run line performance on the road (30-22).
Hometown Heroes? Royals Look for Edge Against Diamondbacks
- Royals Aim to Maintain Home Dominance: The Kansas City Royals (56-46) take the field on July 24th against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Boasting a strong home record (35-19) and a winning season, the Royals look to maintain their Kauffman Stadium advantage.
- Royals Thrive as Favorites: Historically, Kansas City performs well as the favorite (30-16), aiming to continue that trend against the underdog Diamondbacks (+111).
- High-Scoring Potential?: With an average over/under line of 8 runs per game, this matchup has the potential for a high-scoring affair. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, and the Royals have a decent over record at this line (6-9).
- Royals Strong on the Run Line: Kansas City boasts a solid run line record overall (59-43) and thrives at home (33-21). They’ll look to extend their recent success (7-3 in their last ten games) against the Diamondbacks.
Recommended Pick: Royals ML -130
Our prediction for this Diamondbacks vs. Royals matchup is to take the Royals on the money line at -130. We have the Royals winning this one by a score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to the over/under line, which is sitting at 9 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Michael Wacha finishing with five strikeouts, which would have him finishing 20th among starters. As for Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson, he is projected to finish with four strikeouts, which would have him finishing sixth worst.
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