Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 5, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 5, 2025 ,

MLB City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction 7/5

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Kansas City Royals will play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. The game is set for 4:10 PM and will be broadcast on ARID. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with broken clouds, but the retractable roof at Chase Field should keep conditions comfortable for this afternoon game.

Royals vs. Diamondbacks Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Kansas City Royals +117. The Royals have a solid road record of 22-23 and recently won against the Diamondbacks 9-3, showing strong performance away from home.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-116). Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Royals putting up 9 runs in their last game and the Diamondbacks having a strong offensive lineup.

Team Trends

  • Kansas City Royals have an away record of 22-23 this season.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks hold a home record of 22-24 this season.
  • In the last game on July 4th, 2025, Kansas City Royals defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3.
  • The game will be played at Chase Field, which has a retractable roof.
  • The weather forecast for the game is very hot with broken clouds, but the roof may reduce weather impact.

Royals vs Diamondbacks Preview

The Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Royals will rely on Michael Wacha as their starting pitcher. Wacha has an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.26. He will aim to improve his record of 4-8 this season.

Ryne Nelson will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks. Nelson has an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.02. He holds a 4-2 record so far. The retractable roof at Chase Field should keep the playing conditions comfortable despite the hot weather outside.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Key Players and Stats

The Arizona Diamondbacks have some strong hitters in their lineup. Eugenio Suárez leads the team with 28 home runs and 72 RBIs. His batting average stands at .252, and he has played in 86 games so far this season. Geraldo Perdomo is another key player for the Diamondbacks. He has a batting average of .273 and has hit 9 home runs. Perdomo has also contributed 59 RBIs in 87 games. Josh Naylor has been consistent with a .303 batting average. He has hit 10 home runs and driven in 55 runs. Naylor’s performance has been crucial in the 79 games he has played this season.

Kansas City Royals: Players to Watch

Bobby Witt Jr. is a standout player for the Royals. He has played 89 games and holds a batting average of .293. Witt Jr. has hit 11 home runs and scored 53 runs. Maikel Garcia is another important player for Kansas City. He has a .303 batting average over 87 games. Garcia has contributed with 8 home runs and 39 RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino adds strength to the lineup. He has played 88 games with a batting average of .271. Pasquantino leads the team with 14 home runs and 55 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Kansas City Royals have a decent road record of 22-23, which makes their money line at +117 an attractive pick. Their recent 9-3 win over the Diamondbacks shows they can perform well away from home. Players like Vinnie Pasquantino, who had a standout game with 6 RBIs and 2 home runs, add to their strong lineup.

For the over/under prediction, both teams have shown they can score. The Royals scored 9 runs in their last game, and the Diamondbacks have a strong offensive lineup. With both teams having capable hitters, betting on over 8.5 runs seems like a reasonable choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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