The Kansas City Royals (70-68) host the Los Angeles Angels (65-73) on September 3, 2025. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on FDSW.
The Kansas City Royals are priced as a -175 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at +145 to pull off the upset. Oddsmakers set the total at 9 runs for Game 2 of this series.
Find my MLB betting preview and Angels vs Royals prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
Our Angels vs Royals Prediction
- Angels vs Royals pick: Under 9
Our Angels vs Royals best bet is on the under total runs. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Angels vs Royals Odds
| Angels Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -140 | 9 -110o / -110u | +145 |
| Royals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +115 | 9 -110o / -110u | -175 |
Angels vs Royals Projected Starting Pitchers
| RHP Caden Dana (LAA) | Stat | RHP Ryan Bergert (KCR) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | W-L | 2-1 |
| -0.2 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.7 |
| 7.50/4.47 | ERA /xERA | 2.67/4.09 |
| 7.97/5.93 | FIP / xFIP | 4.18/4.59 |
| 2.00 | WHIP | 1.11 |
| 3.4% | K-BB% | 12.6% |
| 33.3% | GB% | 30.3% |
| 78 | Stuff+ | 80 |
| 73 | Location+ | 112 |
Angels vs Royals Prediction, Betting Analysis
Los Angeles took the opener 5-1 behind Mitch Farris’ strong debut and a Jo Adell two-run homer. The Royals now look to even things up, handing the ball to Ryan Bergert, who has compiled a 2.54 ERA across five starts since being acquired from San Diego. The Angels counter with righty Caden Dana, while Mike Trout is expected back after missing Game 1 with a skin infection.
The spot to watch is the total. This matchup fits neatly into Evan Abrams’ “Wind Whisper Unders” system, which targets games where subtle weather factors and market signals point against offensive outbursts. The setup here: wind conditions are suppressing fly balls, temperatures remain moderate, and the total has seen downward pressure in the market.
Historically, this profile has been highly profitable for unders in the 7–10 run range, and Tuesday’s opener offered a preview with just six combined runs.
Pick: Under 9 (-110, Fanatics)
Angels vs Royals Betting Trends
