Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Angels vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 8/19/2024

The Los Angeles Angels (53-71) travel to face off against the Kansas City Royals (69-55) on Monday, August 19th. This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City and televised on BSKC. The Royals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Braves. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.

Angels vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals (-201)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
  • Royals have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
  • Royals have scored an average of 7.2 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
  • Royals have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games.
  • Royals have won their last 3 games against the Angels.
  • Angels have a 3-7 record in their last 10 games.

Angels vs Royals

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The Royals Took The Last Game Of This Series

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 didn’t issue a walk. 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.

Los Angeles has struggled as favorites this season, posting a 6-15 record in those games. Overall, the Angels are 53-71 and are currently 14.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West. They have lost three straight series and are 17-18 in divisional games this year.

On the run line, the Angels have been profitable with a 66-58 record, including a 61-42 mark as underdogs. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs, and the over/under record for the season is 60-59. When the total is set at 9 runs, the O/U record is 11-12-4.

Carson Fulmer Gets The Start For The Angels

Right-hander Carson Fulmer is starting 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. Opponents have hit .208 off Fulmer this year, and he has a WHIP of 1.25. Fulmer’s last outing came on August 13th, where he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in three innings of work. Before that outing, he had put together three straight starts with no more than two earned runs allowed. Fulmer has made one quality start this year.

Angels Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the worst in the league, as they are just 26th in runs per game at 4.0. This has been the case both at home and on the road. As a team, they are batting .235 and are also near the bottom of the league in home runs. Their team OPS of .679 is also one of the worst in the MLB.

Angels fans are hoping that Zach Neto and Logan O’Hoppe can get back on track, as Neto is just 1/13 in his last four games, while O’Hoppe has also struggled in this stretch, going 1/13. Neto and O’Hoppe are 1-2 in home runs, respectively, with 17 and 18 homers. Jo Adell is also near the top of the league in home runs but is batting just .203 for the season.

The Royals Are Coming Off A Win

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, and that 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 four RBIs.

After winning four straight games against the Reds, the Royals are 69-55 and sit 3rd in the AL Central, three games behind the Guardians. This season, Kansas City has a 26-13 record in divisional games and is 39-23 as the favorite.

On the run line, the Royals are 70-54 overall and have a 36-27 record at home. The over/under record for Royals games this season is 56-64, and when the total line is set at 9 runs, their O/U record is 13-11-1. The average run total in their games is 8.9 runs, with 18 games having an O/U line of 9 runs, accounting for 14.5% of their matchups.

Seth Lugo Gets The Start For The Royals

Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today vs. the Angels and comes in 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 coming off a rough outing vs. the Twins, where he gave up seven earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Lugo’s ERA at home is 3.2 compared to 3.64 on the road.

Royals Offense Breakdown

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Heading into today’s game, the Royals are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .256, which is 5th in the league, and are also one of the best teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts. Kansas City’s team on-base percentage is 11th in the league, and they are 8th in the league in slugging.

Bobby Witt Jr. has been on a tear of late, going 16/39 in his last 10 games with five homers and 11 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .350 with 25 homers and 91 RBIs. Witt Jr. is also on a seven-game hitting streak. Vinnie Pasquantino is also on a hot streak, as he has gone deep four times in his last 10 games and is batting .266 for the season.

Angels vs Royals Prediction

Our predicted final score for this Angels and Royals matchup is 6-4 in favor of the Royals. However, with the Royals coming in at -201 on the money line, we recommend taking the over, as we have the teams combining for 10 runs, and you can get the over at 9 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Carson Fulmer is projected to finish with just four strikeouts, which is the lowest among all starters today. As for Seth Lugo, his projections have him finishing with five strikeouts, and we also have him finishing with an ERA of 6th among starters.


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