Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Preview
At 9:38 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an American League matchup between the Royals and Angels. Heading into Friday’s game, the Royals are 23-16, while the Angels come in with a record of 14-24. Television coverage is being handled by APLTV.
The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Royals are the favorite on the money line at -123. Griffin Canning is starting for the Angels, and he is facing off against Alec Marsh for the Royals.
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Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- 3-2 is the record of Royals in their last five road games. They have also gone 4-1 vs. the runline.
- In the Angels’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 2-3 (SU) with 2-3 against the spread.
- Looking back on their last ten games as the favorite, the Royals are 6-4 straight-up and 5-5 vs. the runline.
- As the underdog, the Angels have gone 5-5 vs. the runline and 5-5 straight-up.
Thanks to a four-run 3rd inning for the Royals’ offense, they cruised to a 10-4 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were favored at -120 on the money line.
Kansas City got to Angels starter Reid Detmers, who gave up six earned runs in just five innings of work and took the loss. As for the Royals, they got a good outing from Michael Wacha, who gave up just two earned runs across six innings of work and got the win.
Dairon Blanco and Vinnie Pasquantino each homered for the Royals, while Maikel Garcia scored twice and drove in two runs while going 3/5. Garrett Hampson also had a two-hit game at the top of the Royals’ lineup.
Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Prediction
The Royals are 23-16 overall this season, and they are 8-5 against other teams in the AL Central. Currently, they are 1.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. Kansas City will be taking on the Angels on the road today, and they have taken the first game of the series vs. the Angels.
So far, the Royals have been good at home, going 15-8, and they are 8-8 on the road. As the favorite, the Royals have gone 10-5 this year and 13-11 as the underdog. Kansas City’s overall series record is 6-6, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.
The Royals have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 25-14 overall. They have been particularly strong on the road, where they are 11-5 against the run line. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and are 17-7 as an underdog this season. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.2, while it drops to -2.8 in losing games.
The Kansas City Royals have been trending towards the over in their games, as they have hit the over in three straight games. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 14-23. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, they have hit the over in 5 of 17 games. Overall, 33.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.
Alec Marsh and the Royals are on the road to take on the Angels. Marsh has picked up a win in each of his first two starts, but has yet to go more than 5 2/3 innings in a start. He has 13 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings and has only given up 6 hits so far this season.
Salvador Perez has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his eight home runs are 5th in the MLB and the best mark on the Royals. He is also hitting .328, which is the best mark on the team. Perez is also 3rd in the league with 32 RBIs. Bobby Witt Jr. has also been a big run producer for the Royals, as his 20 RBIs is 4th on the team and his five homers is 2nd on the club.
As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.7 runs per game and have been even better at home, putting up 5 runs per contest. They are also one of the league’s best teams at putting the ball in play, as they have the 2nd fewest strikeouts in the league. Kansas City’s offense has been average in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
With a record of 14-24, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by 7.5 games. Today, they host the Royals, and the Angels are 3-10 as home underdogs this year. At home overall, the Angels are just 4-12 compared to 10-12 on the road.
Los Angeles has dropped three straight at home, and they are just 3-13 in day games this year. As the underdog, the Angels are 13-21 this year and 1-3 as the favorite. Looking at their overall series record, the Angels are 2-9-1 and are currently losing their series vs. the Royals.
Despite a losing record on the run line overall, the Angels have been a solid bet on the run line when playing on the road, where they are 13-9. However, they have struggled to cover the run line at home, going just 5-11. As the underdog, they are 18-16 on the run line, while they have yet to cover the run line in four games as the favorite.
After a 3-7 O/U run, the Angels have now gone over in three straight games, and their over/under record on the season is now 21-16. Their games have averaged 9.4 runs per game, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs. However, when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over is 10-5 in those games, and 31.6% of their games have had a higher over/under line than 8.5 runs.
Griffin Canning will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Guardians, as he gave up two earned runs in six innings of work. He ended up taking the loss in that game. Looking back over his last four outings, Canning has given up at least two earned runs in each of them. Canning’s ERA for the season is 6.69, along with a record of 1-4. Opposing batters are hitting .268 off Canning this season. So far, he has made one quality start and is averaging 6.69 strikeouts per nine innings.
Los Angeles comes into the game with a team batting average of .242, which is 10th in the league and are averaging 4.2 runs per game, putting them 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 8th in the league in home runs and have been pretty good at avoiding strikeouts, as their team strikeout numbers are 18th in the league. One area they will need to improve is their walk rate, as they are currently 20th in the league in walks.
Mike Trout is leading the Angels in home runs this season, but he is batting just .220. Taylor Ward is batting .265 and has gone deep seven times this season, which is 2nd on the team and 6th in the league. Ward also has 24 RBIs, which is the best mark on the team and 11th in the NBA. Zach Neto has been hot of late, going 7/20 in his last six games, and he is currently on a six-game hitting streak.
We are going to be sticking with the money line for today’s Royals vs. Angels matchup, and we have the Royals coming out on top by a score of 6-4. If you’re looking for a parlay, the Royals are a great option, as we have them winning and their payout is -123.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Alec Marsh is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, and we have Griffin Canning finishing with six. Offensively, the Royals have the best in the league today, and you could look to stack some of their hitters in a DFS lineup.
Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Betting Tips
- Take the Royals on the moneyline
- The Royals should also cover at -1.5
- Projecting a combined 10 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Out | Hamstring |
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Miguel Sanó | Out | Knee |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Hamstring |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Rengifo | Out | Illness |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Michael Stefanic | Out | Quadriceps |
| Sam Bachman | Out | Shoulder |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Guillermo Zuñiga | Out | Pectoral |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Undisclosed |
Kansas City Royals Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lyles | Out | Personal |
| Carlos Hernández | Out | Shoulder |
| Josh Taylor | Out | Biceps |
| Kyle Wright | Out | Shoulder |
| Kris Bubic | Out | Elbow |
| Jake Brentz | Out | Hamstring |
| Alec Marsh | Probable | Forearm |
