CLE @ KC
6:10 pm • BSKCStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 3.68 | 4-9 | |
 |  | 4.31 | 3-12 |
Guardians vs. Royals Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Guardians 17-7 | -1.5+145 | o9-114 | -116 | |
Royals 15-10 | +1.5-170 | u9-106 | -104 | |
Kauffman StadiumKansas City
Guardians vs. Royals Game Analysis
Guardians vs. Royals Notes
Keys to the Game
The Guardians are 8-5 (.615) when tied entering the 8th inning this season -- 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Royals are just 0-25 (.000) when their opponents score in the first inning this season -- lowest in MLB; League Avg: .332.
The Guardians are 28-3 (.903) when scoring 5 or more runs this season -- 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .796.
Matchup Contrasts
Jose Ramirez has struck out in just 10% of PA's this season -- fourth lowest in MLB-- 98th Percentile. Zack Greinke has a strikeout rate of just 8% vs left-handed batters this season -- lowest among starting pitchers with at least 41 total IP-- first Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Zack Greinke has located his pitches away 66% of the time (215/328) with two-strikes this season -- highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 41 total IP; League Avg: 48% -- 100th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .200 (9-for-45) against Zach Plesac on the first pitch of at-bats this season -- best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .330 -- 100th Percentile.
Guardians vs. Royals Expert Picks
Popular Props
Last 5 Matchups
Betting Trends
- Royals are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
- Royals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Royals are 5-4 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Royals' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Royals' 16 last games at home
Guardians vs. Royals Public Betting
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Guardians vs. Royals Injury Updates
Guardians Injuries
Shane Bieber
PBieber is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Angel Martinez
IFMartinez is out with foot
Out
Gavin Williams
PWilliams is out with elbow
Out
Royals Injuries
Kyle Wright
PWright is out for season with shoulder
Out for Season
Kris Bubic
PBubic is out with elbow
Out
Guardians vs. Royals Box Score
Guardians Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZ. Plesac, P | 85 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
| LS.Hentges, P | 27 | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | |
| RE.De Los Santos, P | 2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RT.Stephan, P | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RN.Sandlin, P | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1S.Kwan, LF | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2A.Rosario, SS | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3J.Ramirez, 3B | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4F. Reyes, DH | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5O.Miller, 1B | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6N.Jones, RF | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7E.Clement, 2B | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8A.Hedges, C | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8A.Gimenez, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9M. Straw, CF | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Royals Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZ. Greinke, P | 86 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| RJ.Cuas, P | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| RD.Coleman, P | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RT.Clarke, P | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RJ.Payamps, P | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W.Merrifield, 2B | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1E.Rivera, 3B | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2A.Benintendi, LF | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B.Witt, SS | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4M.Melendez, DH | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5H. Dozier, RF | 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5E.Olivares, PR | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5E.Olivares, RF | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6V.Pasquantino, 1B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7K.Isbel, CF | 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8C. Gallagher, C | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9N.Lopez, 3B | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9N.Lopez, 2B | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Guardians vs. Royals Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Guardians 17-7 | N/A | N/A |
Royals 15-10 | N/A | N/A |