Predictions for Royals vs. Angels: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 20
Tuesday’s game that pits the Kansas City Royals (70-55) versus the Los Angeles Angels (53-72) at Kauffman Stadium has a projected final score of 5-3 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Royals, who are a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 8:10 p.m. ET on August 20.
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Royals vs. Angels Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSW
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Royals vs. Angels Predictions
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Angels 3
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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Royals vs. Angels Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | -205 | +170 | 8.5 | -102 | -118 |
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Royals Betting Insights
- Kansas City has been the favorite in 60 games this season, and has come away with the win 39 times (65%) in those contests.
- The Royals have yet to lose in nine games when named as moneyline favorite of -205 or better.
- Kansas City and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 56 of 125 opportunities.
- The Royals were the moneyline favorite in nine of their past 15 games, and they finished 5-4 in those matchups.
- Over its past 15 outings (all 15 of them had set totals), Kansas City and its opponents combined to hit the over 10 times.
Angels Betting Insights
- Los Angeles is 46-55 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 45.5% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +170 or longer, the Angels have a 3-4 record (winning 42.9% of their games).
- Los Angeles has played in 125 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 58 times (58-61-6).
- The Angels have played as underdogs in 11 of their past 15 games and won six of those contests.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Los Angeles and its opponents are 5-8-2 when it comes to hitting the over.
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Royals vs. Angels Probable Pitchers
Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Cole Ragans
- The 26-year-old has pitched to a 3.18 ERA this season with 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.9 walks per nine across 25 games.
- Cole Ragans’ team is 8-7 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
- Ragans’ team is 13-12 when he starts this season.
- In games Ragans has started this season, the teams are 9-15-1 at hitting the over.
Angels’ Starting Pitcher: Tyler Anderson
- Over 24 games this season, the 34-year-old has a 3.30 ERA and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .215 to opposing batters.
- The Angels are 11-9 in Anderson’s 20 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- Anderson’s team is 12-12 in his 24 starts.
- Anderson’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 10 of 24 games.
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Royals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 70-55 |
| Home | 39-25 |
| Road | 31-30 |
| One-Run Games | 15-15 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 45-17 |
Angels’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 53-72 |
| Home | 27-40 |
| Road | 26-32 |
| One-Run Games | 18-21 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 36-14 |
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