Predictions for Royals vs. Guardians: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 26
Monday’s game that pits the Cleveland Guardians (75-55) against the Kansas City Royals (72-58) at Progressive Field is expected to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Guardians. First pitch is at 1:10 p.m. ET on August 26.
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Royals vs. Guardians Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 26, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
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Royals vs. Guardians Predictions
- Score Prediction: Guardians 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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Royals vs. Guardians Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | -125 | +105 | 8 | -115 | -105 |
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Royals Betting Insights
- Kansas City has come away with 41 wins in the 65 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
- The Royals have a win-loss record of 30-17 when favored by -125 or better by bookmakers this year.
- Kansas City and its opponents have gone over in 60 of 130 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Royals played as the moneyline favorite in 10 of their past 15 games, and they went 6-4 in those matchups.
- Over its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Kansas City combined with its opponents to go over the total 10 times.
Guardians Betting Insights
- Cleveland has won 23 of the 50 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (46%).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +105 or longer, the Guardians have an 11-18 record (winning only 37.9% of their games).
- Cleveland has played in 130 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 63 times (63-59-8).
- In eight games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Guardians had a record of 4-4.
- When it comes to hitting the over, Cleveland and its opponents are 7-7-1 in its past 15 games with a total.
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Royals vs. Guardians Probable Pitchers
Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Cole Ragans
- The 26-year-old has pitched to a 3.31 ERA this season with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3 walks per nine across 26 games.
- Cole Ragans’ team is 8-8 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
- Ragans’ team has won 13 of his 26 starts this season.
- Out of Ragans’ 26 starts with a total this season, 10 have hit the over.
Guardians’ Starting Pitcher: Nick Sandlin
- In 56 games this season, he has put up a 3.88 ERA and averages 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .210 against him.
- Sandlin’s team was never a moneyline underdog a season ago in games he pitched.
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Royals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 72-58 |
| Home | 41-28 |
| Road | 31-30 |
| One-Run Games | 15-15 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 46-18 |
Guardians’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 75-55 |
| Home | 40-21 |
| Road | 35-34 |
| One-Run Games | 23-15 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 54-8 |
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