The Kansas City Royals travel to Oakland to take on the Athletics, looking to extend their winning streak to four games. The A’s are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak, and the Royals are heavy favorites on the moneyline. Here’s a look at the weather, starting pitchers, and how to watch the MLB game!
- Cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 60s expected for 9:40 PM ET first pitch.
- Royals (-135) on a 3-game win streak, facing off against A’s (+114) mired in a 9-game skid.
- Over/under set at 8 runs: Royals’ Alec Marsh faces A’s Hogan Harris.
Here is a look at some Royals vs Athletics Betting analysis that should help you make winnings MLB picks for this game.
Royals vs Athletics Betting Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Kansas City Royals at Oakland Athletics
- The Royals come into this matchup with an overall record of 41-32.
- The Athletics come into this matchup with an overall record of 26-48.
Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
Royals Aim to Snap Road Woes Against Struggling A’s
Can Kansas City Extend Win Streak Despite Recent Struggles?
- Royals (41-32) sit 5 games back in AL Central after dropping last series to Dodgers.
- Strong at home (25-14) but inconsistent on the road (16-18 in the MLB Standings).
- Alec Marsh (5-3, 3.63 ERA) starts for KC; boasts three straight outings without a homerun allowed.
- Offense averages 4.8 runs/game (8th in MLB), led by Bobby Witt Jr. (.381 avg. over last 10 games) and Salvador Perez (11 HR).
Betting Insights:
- Royals favored on the moneyline (-135) against A’s mired in 9-game losing streak.
- Over/under set at 8 runs: Royals have a decent over/under record (33-38).
- Royals a better run line bet on the road (21-13) despite overall struggles (44-29).
Struggling A’s Host Royals in Desperate Need of a Win
Can Oakland Snap Losing Streak Against Improved Kansas City?
- A’s mired in a nine-game skid, trailing Mariners by 17 games in AL West (26-48).
- Inconsistent at home (15-20) with four straight losses at Coliseum.
- Hogan Harris (3 starts, 0 ER) takes the mound, looking to continue strong showing.
- Offense anemic (3.6 runs/game, worst in MLB), but JJ Bleday (.450 avg. last 5 games in the MLB Stats) provides spark.
Betting Insights:
- Royals favored (-135) despite recent struggles.
- Over/under set at 8 runs: A’s favor the over at home (32-40).
- A’s a better run line bet on the road (36-38) despite overall struggles.
Recommended Pick: Athletics ML +114
With the Athletics at +114 on the money line, this is a great payout for a MLB team that we actually have winning this game. We have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Athletics, and with the payout, this is the route we would recommend going.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Alec Marsh is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is the fifth-best among starters today. As for Hogan Harris, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts, and the Athletics are actually projected to finish with the most team strikeouts today.
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