Oakland Athletics vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions
This content provides a preview of the upcoming baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have had success
Game outlook
This content provides a preview of the upcoming baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have had success against the Athletics in recent meetings, winning four out of six matchups last season and holding a 6-4 record in their last ten games. The betting odds favor Kansas City as the favorite to win the game. Starting pitchers for the game will be Jacob Lopez for the Athletics and Michael Lorenzen for the Royals. The game is scheduled to start at 4:10 p.m. ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics +137 | Royals -156
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-147) | Royals -1.5 (+127)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 61%.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are currently struggling, having been swept in their previous series against Los Angeles. They have a record of 26-44 this season and are 3-7 in their last ten games. The team has not yet named a starter for their upcoming game against Kansas City, but left-hander Jacob Lopez is a likely option. Despite Lopez's solid performance in his last start, the team's pitching staff has struggled, with a 5.63 ERA. The A's have shown improvements in their offensive stats, hitting .268 at home and averaging 4.5 runs per game. However, their defense ranks 29th in the league. Key players Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson are currently day-to-day due to injuries.