For the past several years, the image of the Kansas City Royals has been one of perpetual losers. The Royals had no appeal with the baseball betting odds. Thus, when the future market opened, Kansas City remained one of the biggest longshots on the board. However, the Royals are changing public perception at the betting window. Kansas City is one of the most improved teams in Major League Baseball. On Thursday night, Kansas City meets its Central Division rival Cleveland Guardians. Thus far, Cleveland has been the most profitable team on the board this season.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, June 27, 2024, 8:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Guardians | -1½ +145 | 8½ -120 | -112 |  |
| Royals | +1½ -165 | 8½ EV | +102 | |
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Guardians at Royals SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Cleveland is +1720 against the moneyline and +1811 against the runline. Cleveland is trending slightly over the total this season. In comparison, this season, Kansas City is +555 against the moneyline and +391 against the runline. Kansas City is trending under the online betting total this season.
Cleveland Guardians SBG Team Overview
Overall, the Cleveland Guardians are 48-26 straight up and 35-34-5 over/under the total. Cleveland is 1st in the American League Central Division standings. Minnesota is nine games behind the Guardians American League Central Division race. Late on, the Guardians have covered five out of their last eight games. The Guardians have gone under the total in one of their previous six matchups.
To summarize, Cleveland has MLB metrics of 3rd for runs production, 10th for OPS, and 11th for home runs. Additionally, Cleveland ranks 6th for earned run average, 6th for WHIP, 27th for quality starts, and 11th for fewest errors committed. Also, Cleveland ranks 1st for bullpen ERA.
Accordingly, Jose Ramirez leads the Guardians with 56 runs, 19 home runs, 67 RBI, and a .858 OPS.
Kansas City Royals SBG Team Overview
In sum, the Royals are 42-36 straight up and 34-41-3 over/under the total. Kansas City is 3rd in the American League Central Division standings. Kansas City is ten games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central Division race. Late on, the Royals have covered three out of their last ten games. The Royals have gone over the total in two of their previous nine matchups.
To summarize, Kansas City has MLB metrics of 10th for runs production, 15th for OPS, and 19th for home runs. Additionally, Kansas City ranks 13th for earned run average, 17th for WHIP, 3rd for quality starts, and 10th for fewest errors committed. Also, Kansas City ranks 21st for bullpen ERA.
Accordingly, Bobby Witt leads the Royals with 60 runs, 20 doubles, 12 home runs, 53 RBI, and a .899 OPS.
Guardians at Royals SBG Free Pick
Overall, in this series, the Guardians beat the MLB odds in ten of their last 17 games against the Royals. Four of the last six games between the Royals and Guardians went over the total. Specifically at Kansas City, the Royals got the cash in four of their most recent six games against the Guardians. Three of the last five games between the Guardians and Royals at Kansas City went over the total.
In this situation, Kansas City will get a good home team price. The Royals are a vastly improved team.
Guardians at Royals SBG Best Bet: Kansas City Royals.