Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians 7/8/23 – Experience an exhilarating showdown as the Kansas City Royals take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field with all eyes focused on baseball betting odds. Brady Singer and Gavin Williams will showcase their skills as starting pitchers. As avid fans and bettors eagerly anticipate this much-awaited match-up, let’s examine their offensive potential and assess both pitchers.
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians
Date & Time: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
Location: Progressive Field
TV: Bally Sports Network
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians 7/8/23 Betting Odds
Royals
Moneyline: +152
Spread: +1.5 (-140)
Total: 8.5 over (-105)
Guardians
Moneyline: -165
Spread: -1.5 (+120)
Total: 8.5 under (-115)
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians Analysis
The Kansas City Royals offense has faced its fair share of challenges, evidenced by their batting average of .231. While they have struggled to generate runs consistently, they have scored 327 this season. Their home run tally is 76, showcasing some power in their lineup. However, their on-base percentage of .295 and slugging percentage of .369 leave room for improvement.
Brady Singer is taking the mound for the Royals, who hold a win-loss record of 5-7 with an ERA of 5.52. Although he has had some solid performances, his high WHIP of 1.48 indicates a vulnerability to allowing baserunners. With 74 strikeouts in 89.2 innings pitched, Singer has shown glimpses of his potential. However, his ten home runs surrendered, and 34 walks issued could pose challenges against a potent Guardians lineup.
The Guardians boast a more formidable offense, with a team batting average of .249. Their ability to produce runs is evident from their 351-run total, accompanied by 59 home runs. Their on-base percentage of .313 and slugging percentage of .374 highlight their capability to create scoring opportunities and hit for power.
Gavin Williams takes the mound for the Guardians with a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 3.79. Williams has displayed solid command, evident from his low WHIP of 0.95. With 12 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched, he has demonstrated the ability to keep batters off balance. However, the four home runs conceded, and six walks issued indicate areas that the Royals may look to exploit.
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians Against the Spread
Kansas City Royals have struggled in games with total sets between 7.0 and 8.5, posting an unimpressive 17-36 record in such contests. Furthermore, their road performance has been less impressive: 22-47 over their last 69 away games featuring entire sets between 9.0 and 10.5. Additionally, they’ve found it challenging to face starting pitchers with WHIP ratings less than 1.15; their record against them stands at 13-29 in such encounters.
On the other hand, Cleveland Guardians have shown strong tendencies in recent games. They excelled in high-scoring affairs with totals set at 11.0 or higher, winning five games with such scores in this manner. Furthermore, their home performance has been outstanding, with seven out of eight home games with total scores set below 6.5 winning for them and six of seven against teams with winning percentages below .400 being taken advantage of. These betting trends indicate Cleveland Guardians being at an advantageous advantage heading into this matchup.
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians Free Pick
Considering the odds and team performances, our expert picks for this matchup are as follows:
Moneyline: Guardians -165
The Guardians’ stronger offensive lineup and the Royals’ struggles on the road and against American League Central opponents make the Guardians a good pick on the money line.
Spread: Guardians -1.5 (+120)
With the Guardians’ recent success and the potential for their offense to overpower the Royals’ pitching, a -1.5 run spread in favor of the Guardians offers good value.
Total: 8.5 under (-115)
Given Singer’s ability to limit opposing offenses and Williams’ solid performance thus far, the under on the total seems prudent.
Prediction: 3-5 Cleveland Guardians win
Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians will square off in an exciting matchup that pits offensive production and recent form against one another. While Royals cannot be discounted outright, Cleveland Guardians boast strong lineups and favorable betting trends that make them more appealing options for betting on. When betting on this exciting contest, Canadian MLB betting forums offer invaluable insight and help bettors make informed choices.
