Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 11, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 11, 2025 ,

MLB City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 9/11

The Kansas City Royals will play against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH, with the first pitch at 7:15 PM. Fans can watch the game on FOX, and the weather is expected to be mild with a light breeze and a few clouds.

Royals vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cleveland Guardians -135. The Guardians have a better home record and a recent win against the Royals. Their starting pitcher, Gavin Williams, has a strong record this season.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-103). Both teams have shown lower scoring games in recent matchups, and the starting pitchers have solid ERAs.

Team Trends

  • The Kansas City Royals have a road record of 34-37 this season.
  • The Cleveland Guardians hold a 37-34 home record this season.
  • The Kansas City Royals recently won against the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on September 10, 2025.
  • The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on September 9, 2025.
  • Both teams have similar overall records, with the Royals at 74-72 and the Guardians at 74-71.

Royals vs Guardians Preview

The Kansas City Royals will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The Royals have a record of 74-72 and hold the third spot in their division. They are coming off a win but have struggled recently, winning only four of their last ten games.

The Guardians, with a record of 74-71, sit just above the Royals in the division. They have been performing better, winning six of their last ten games. The starting pitchers for the game are Stephen Kolek for the Royals and Gavin Williams for the Guardians. Kolek has a 3.88 ERA, while Williams has a 3.17 ERA. Fans can catch the game on FOX at 7:15 PM.

Guardians Ready for Action

The Cleveland Guardians have a strong hitter in José Ramírez. He has played 141 games with a batting average of .287. Ramírez leads the team with 28 home runs and 91 runs. Kyle Manzardo adds power to the lineup. He has hit 26 home runs in 125 games. Manzardo has also contributed with 67 RBIs. Gavin Williams will be on the mound for the Guardians. He has a record of 10-5 with an ERA of 3.17. Williams aims to keep the Royals’ bats quiet.

Kansas City Royals Gearing Up

Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with a batting average of .295. He has played in 141 games and hit 21 home runs. Witt Jr. also leads the team with 91 runs. Maikel Garcia has been a key player for the Royals. He has played 144 games with a batting average of .292. Garcia has hit 16 home runs and scored 69 runs. Stephen Kolek will start on the mound for the Royals. He holds a record of 5-5 with an ERA of 3.88. Kolek aims to challenge the Guardians’ hitters in the upcoming game.

Final Betting Pick

The Cleveland Guardians are a solid pick for the money line at -135. They have a decent home record of 37-34, which gives them an edge at Progressive Field. Gavin Williams, their starting pitcher, has a strong 10-5 record and an ERA of 3.17, making him a reliable choice on the mound.

For the over/under, taking the under 7.5 at -103 seems wise. Both teams have shown lower scoring games recently, with the Guardians winning 2-0 and losing 4-3 in their last two games against the Royals. The starting pitchers, Williams and Kolek, have good ERAs, suggesting another low-scoring game is likely.

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