Predictions for Royals vs. Angels: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 21
Wednesday’s game between the Kansas City Royals (70-56) and the Los Angeles Angels (54-72) at Kauffman Stadium has a projected final score of 5-4 based on our computer prediction, with the Royals coming out on top. Game time is at 8:10 p.m. ET on August 21.
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Royals vs. Angels Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
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Royals vs. Angels Predictions
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Angels 4
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
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Royals vs. Angels Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | -200 | +164 | 9 | -112 | -108 |
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Royals Betting Insights
- Kansas City has been chosen as the favorite in 61 games this year, and has walked away with the win 39 times (63.9%) in those games.
- The Royals have a mark of 11-1 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by -200 or better on the moneyline.
- Contests involving Kansas City have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 57 of 126 chances this season.
- The Royals were favored on the moneyline in 10 of their past 15 games, and they finished 5-5 in those matchups.
- Over its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — Kansas City and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total 10 times.
Angels Betting Insights
- Los Angeles has won 47 of the 102 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (46.1%).
- In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +164 or longer, the Angels have a 6-8 record (winning 42.9% of their games).
- Los Angeles has had an over/under set by oddsmakers 126 times, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total in 59 of those games (59-61-6).
- In 11 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Angels have a record of 6-5.
- Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to hit the over six times in its past 15 games with a total.
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Royals vs. Angels Probable Pitchers
Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen
- The 32-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with a 3.68 ERA and 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .225.
- Michael Lorenzen’s team is 1-6 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
- Lorenzen’s team is 7-14 when he starts this season.
- Out of Lorenzen’s 21 starts with a total this season, eight have hit the over.
Angels’ Starting Pitcher: Johnny Cueto
- Johnny Cueto did not pitch as a moneyline underdog a season ago.
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Royals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 70-56 |
| Home | 39-26 |
| Road | 31-30 |
| One-Run Games | 15-15 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 45-18 |
Angels’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 54-72 |
| Home | 27-40 |
| Road | 27-32 |
| One-Run Games | 18-21 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 37-14 |
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