Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
At 8:10 PM ET, the Angels and Royals will face off in an AL matchup. This one is taking place at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO, and the Royals are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -201. The money line odds for an Angels win are at +169, and they are 5th in the AL West with a record of 53-71. Kansas City is 3rd in the AL Central and they are currently on a four-game winning streak.
The over/under line for Monday’s game is at 9 runs, and BSKC is carrying the game on TV. Carson Fulmer is starting for the Angels, and he will be facing off against Seth Lugo for the Royals.
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Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Angels have recorded a 3-2 record, with a 3-2 performance on the runline.
- Conversely, the Royals have achieved a 4-1 (SU) record and 4-1 record in their last five home games.
- Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Royals have a straight-up record of 7-3, while going 6-4 against the runline.
- The Angels have a 4-6 straight-up record and a 4-6 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Braves with a 3-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Braves scored three runs in the top of the 9th. Los Angeles was the +157 underdog at home going into the game.
Jack Kochanowicz put together a good start for the Angels, going six innings and giving up just two earned runs, and striking out three. However, the Angels couldn’t close things out, and he took the loss. Los Angeles’s offense scored their only run in the 2nd inning and had only three hits total.
Heading into today’s road matchup vs. the Royals, the Angels are 5th in the AL West, and they trail the Astros by 14.5 games for the division lead. So far, the Angels are 17-18 in AL West matchups. Los Angeles is 53-71 overall, and they have dropped two straight games heading into today’s game.
At home, the Angels are just 27-40 this year, and they are only slightly better on the road at 26-31. This season, the Angels are 6-15 as the favorite and 47-56 as the underdog. As for their overall series record, the Angels are 12-26-2 and have lost three straight series.
When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.0. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.8. Their overall run line record is 66-58, but they’ve been a better bet on the run line when they’re the underdog, going 61-42. They’re currently on a two-game run line losing streak as the favorite, where they’re just 5-16 on the run line this season.
When the Angels are on the road, the over/under line is set at 9 runs, which is slightly higher than their combined run average of 8.8 runs per game. Overall, the Angels have a 60-59 over/under record this season, and their games have averaged a total of 9 runs per game. When the line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 11-12-4. This season, 14 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 9 runs, accounting for just 11.3% of their games.
Right-hander Carson Fulmer gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Royals on the road. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 0-3 with an ERA of 4.22. Fulmer’s WHIP for the season is 1.25, and opponents are batting .208 off him this year. In his 30 appearances, Fulmer has turned in just one quality start. Looking back at his last outing, Fulmer took the loss, giving up five earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Fulmer has issued at least two walks in each of his last four outings.
So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 4 runs per game. This is 26th in the league. They also have one of the worst team slugging percentages in the league and have been below average in terms of on-base percentage. As a team, the Angels are batting just .235.
Jo Adell comes into the game with a team-high 18 home runs, but he is batting just .203 for the season. Zach Neto and Logan O’Hoppe are both batting over .250 for the season and have 17 homers apiece. However, O’Hoppe is just 1/13 in his last four games. Matt Thaiss has gone 2/3 in his last two games, including a home run.
To close out their series vs. the Reds, the Royals picked up an impressive 8-1 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -107 on the money line. It was a four-run 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Reds could only score one run, which came in the 7th.
Brady Singer put together a good start for the Royals, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out six. Kansas City’s offense was carried by Dairon Blanco, who went 2/3 with a homer and three RBIs.
Kansas City is 69-55 overall this season, and they are 3rd in the AL Central, three games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Royals head into today’s game having won four straight games, and they are 26-13 against other teams in the AL Central.
At home, the Royals are 38-25 this year, and they are above .500 on the road at 31-30. So far, they have been favored in 62 games, going 39-23 in those games. As the home favorite, the Royals have gone 24-14 this year, and their overall series record is 18-20-2.
The Royals have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 70-54 overall. They have been particularly good at home, going 36-27 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +0.9 runs per game, and they have been a profitable bet as the underdog, going 38-24 against the run line in those games.
When the Kansas City Royals are at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs this season, and their over/under record is 56-64. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 13-11-1. So far this season, 18 games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, accounting for 14.5% of their games.
Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today vs. the Angels and comes into the game with a record of 13-7 and an ERA of 3.04. So far this year, he has made 25 starts, and opponents are batting .224 off the right-hander. Lugo has turned in 17 quality starts this year and is averaging 7.61 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up seven earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Lugo’s ERA at home is 3.2 compared to 3.64 on the road.
So far this season, the Royals are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. As a team, the Royals are batting .256, which is the 5th best mark in the league, and they are also one of the best teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts. Kansas City’s top three home run hitters are Bobby Witt Jr. (25), Salvador Perez (22), and Vinnie Pasquantino (18).
Over his last 10 games, Bobby Witt Jr. has been on fire, going 16/39 with five homers and 11 RBIs. This has pushed his season batting average to .350, which is the best mark on the team. Witt Jr. also leads the Royals with 91 RBIs. Witt Jr. is also on a seven-game hitting streak. Vinnie Pasquantino has also been swinging a hot bat of late, as he is on a four-game hitting streak and is 16/39 in his last 10 games.
Our predictions for this Angels vs. Royals matchup is to take the over, with the line sitting at 9 runs. We actually have the Royals winning this one 6-4, but with the payout at +169 for the Angels, we see the better value being on the over.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Seth Lugo is projected to finish with five strikeouts, and Carson Fulmer is down at four. However, we don’t see either as a great option in terms of picking up a win. If you’re looking for a player prop, you could take the over on Lugo’s strikeout line.
Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels 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
Kansas City Royals Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Harvey | Out | Back |
| Dan Altavilla | Out | Oblique |
| Josh Taylor | Out | Biceps |
| Kyle Wright | Out | Shoulder |
| John Schreiber | Out | Knee |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Anthony Rendon | Questionable | Elbow |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Rengifo | Out | Wrist |
| José Soriano | Out | Arm |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| José Marte | Out | Illness |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
