The Los Angeles Angels (53-72) travel to face off against the Kansas City Royals (70-55) on Tuesday, August 20th. This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City and televised on BSW. 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 Royals. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.

Angels vs. Royals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals (-203)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs

• The Royals have won 7 of their last 10 games, indicating strong recent form.
• Kansas City has scored an average of 6.8 runs per game over their last 15 games, showcasing a potent offense.
• The Royals have a 5-game winning streak, demonstrating momentum and confidence.
• Kansas City has a solid home record of 39-25, indicating strong performance at home.
• In their last head-to-head game against the Angels, the Royals won 5-3, showing they can compete effectively against this opponent.

Angels vs Royals

Thanks to a two-run homer from Paul DeJong and a good outing from Seth Lugo, the Royals picked up a 5-3 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were favored at -251 on the money line.

Lugo went seven innings for the Royals, giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued three walks. As for the Angels, Carson Fulmer only went four innings, giving up five hits and two earned runs.

Salvador Perez also had a two-hit game for the Royals, driving in three runs. Zach Neto and Logan O’Hoppe each had two hits and an RBI for the Angels.

Los Angeles has struggled lately, losing three straight games and 8 of their last 10. They are 5th in the AL West with a 53-72 record, 15.5 games behind the Astros.

This season, the Angels have a 66-59 run line record, with their games averaging 8.8 runs. When favored, they are 5-16 against the run line and have a 6-15 straight-up record. Their over/under record for games with an 8.5 run line is 26-23, and their current under streak stands at 2 games.

Tyler Anderson Gets The Start For The Angels

Left-hander Tyler Anderson gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Royals on the road. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 9-11 with a 3.30 ERA. Anderson’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.17. In his last outing, he gave up seven earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, taking the loss vs. the Blue Jays. Before that, he had picked up the win in back-to-back outings. Anderson has a much better ERA on the road this season at 2.04 compared to 4.71 at home.

Angels Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the MLB. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .234 and have an on-base percentage of just .305.

Jo Adell and Zach Neto are tied for the team lead in home runs, but Adell is batting just .204 for the season, and Neto is at .261. Taylor Ward has gone 10/37 in his last nine games, and Neto has two homers in his last eight games.

When it comes to the run line, the Royals have been a solid play this season, going 71-54. They have an average run margin of +0.9 runs per game and have a 38-24 run line record as underdogs. Overall, their over/under record is 56-65, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game.

Kansas City’s overall series record is 18-20-2, and they are currently on a five-game winning streak. Their overall record is 70-55, and they are 2.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central.

Cole Ragans Gets The Start For The Royals

Cole Ragans gets the start for the Royals today and is coming off a strong outing vs. the Twins. In that start, he went seven innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. Looking back further, Ragans has won three straight starts and has a record of 10-7 this season. His ERA is 3.18, along with a WHIP of 1.15. Opponents are batting .214 off the left-hander this season. Ragans has one complete game and 17 quality starts this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.63 strikeouts. Overall, he has 174 strikeouts, coming in fifth in the AL.

Royals Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Royals are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .256, which is the 6th best mark in the league, and are also 8th in slugging percentage. The Royals have been one of the best teams in the league at avoiding strikeouts, but they don’t draw many walks.

Bobby Witt Jr. has been on a tear of late, going 12/34 in his last nine games, with three homers and seven RBIs. He has a season-long batting average of .349 and is 1st on the team with 91 RBIs. Witt Jr. is also on an eight-game hitting streak. Vinnie Pasquantino has also been a big run producer for the Royals, as he is 4th in the league with 92 RBIs and has 18 homers.

Angels vs Royals Prediction

Our prediction for this Angels vs. Royals matchup is to take the over, as we see this one finishing with a score of 6-5 in favor of the Royals. However, with the payout for a Royals win being -203, we like the value of the over at -101.

Looking at today’s starters, Cole Ragans of the Royals is predicted to finish with six strikeouts, which is seventh-best among today’s starters. As for the Angels’ starter, Tyler Anderson is projected to finish with just four strikeouts.

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