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Kansas City Royals Poised to Dominate Texas Rangers Offensively in Saturday Night Matchup

The Texas Rangers (17-15) will be facing the Kansas City Royals (19-13) in the second game of their weekend series at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday night. The Rangers will be looking to secure their third road series win of the season behind starting pitcher Dane Dunning, while the Royals will counter with Michael Wacha. Texas has a strong historical record against Kansas City, winning 8 of their last 10 matchups. The Rangers are currently the betting favorite for the game, opening at -109.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -109 | Royals -101
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+145) | Royals +1.5 (-167)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 52%.

Texas vs Kansas City Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have recently bounced back with two consecutive series wins over the Reds and Nationals after a loss to the Mariners. They currently sit second in the AL West, half a game behind the Mariners. The team will aim to reclaim the division lead in their upcoming game on Saturday. With an average of 4.53 runs per game, the Rangers boast a .249 batting average (ninth in the league), .318 on base percentage (12th), and .399 slugging percentage (ninth). Josh Smith leads the team with a .318 batting average, while Adolis Garcia leads in home runs and RBI. The Rangers' pitching has been solid, giving up 3.56 runs per game. Opponents have a .210 batting average against them (second in the league), with a 3.63 ERA (12th) and 1.17 WHIP (sixth). In his last start, Dunning pitched well with 10 strikeouts in a 4-3 win over the Reds, indicating the need for another strong start from him in the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 21, the Texas Rangers have a ranking of 15 in offense, 13 in defense, and are currently 17-15 this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals recently bounced back from a series loss to the Tigers with a series win against the Blue Jays. They currently sit in second place in the AL Central standings, 1.5 games behind Cleveland. The team will look to further reduce the gap with a win over the Rangers.

Offensively, the Royals are averaging 4.63 runs per game with a .236 batting average (19th in the league), .302 on base percentage (22nd), and .388 slugging percentage (14th). Salvador Perez has been a standout performer with a .355 batting average, seven home runs, and 27 RBI.

Defensively, Kansas City's pitching has been strong, giving up 3.03 runs per game. They hold opponents to a .236 batting average (15th), with a 3.14 ERA (fifth) and 1.24 WHIP (13th). Wacha's recent performance was lackluster, needing improvement for the team to secure a win.

The Royals currently have a power ranking of 9 and rank #14 for offense, averaging 4.63 runs per game. They excel in defense, ranking #1 by giving up an average of 3.06 points per game. In their last three matchups, the Texas Rangers went 0-3 against Kansas City. If looking to increase earnings, exploring top betting sites may be beneficial.

Kansas City Royals Poised for Offensive Dominance Against Texas Rangers

The Kansas City Royals have exhibited strong performance in their recent home games, securing three victories out of their last four matches. Particularly notable is their offensive prowess, having scored a total of 15 runs across their last three games. Their current form suggests that they will continue to perform well offensively in the upcoming game, as they have shown efficiency against right-handed pitchers. On the other hand, the Texas Rangers have faced challenges on the road, having lost two out of their last three away games and scoring just 11 runs in total. With the Royals' history of success against Dunning, who has shown susceptibility on the road, Kansas City is poised to dominate offensively in the upcoming match. Additionally, Wacha's impressive performance at home further reinforces the likelihood of Kansas City maintaining control over Texas' offense. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place your bet on Kansas City covering the spread.

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