Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 2, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 2, 2025 ,

MLB Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction 5/2

The Kansas City Royals will play against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. This game is set for Friday, May 02, 2025, and will start at 7:05 PM. Fans can look forward to a night game under the lights.

Royals vs. Orioles Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: 112. The Royals have a better record this season and have been strong at home. Michael Wacha’s ERA of 3.38 gives them a solid chance against the Orioles’ struggling pitching staff.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-121). The Royals’ pitching has been effective, with a team ERA of 3.17. The Orioles’ offense has been inconsistent, which may keep the total runs low.

Team Trends

  • The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 11-5 this season.
  • Baltimore Orioles have a division record of 6-6 in the AL East.
  • Kansas City Royals’ Seth Lugo pitched 6 innings with 5 strikeouts against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 1st, 2025.
  • Baltimore Orioles’ Cade Povich allowed 2 home runs in his start against the New York Yankees on April 30th, 2025.
  • Kansas City Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino hit a home run in the game against the Houston Astros on April 26th, 2025.

Royals vs Orioles Preview

The Kansas City Royals will take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Michael Wacha will start for the Royals. He has pitched 32 innings this season with a 3.38 ERA. Wacha has struck out 26 batters and walked 12 in his six starts. His record stands at 1-3, and he aims to improve it in this game.

Dean Kremer will pitch for the Orioles. Kremer has a 2-4 record and a 7.04 ERA over 30 2/3 innings. He has struck out 20 batters and walked 8 this season. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for the game. Fans can expect an interesting matchup between these two pitchers.

Baltimore Orioles: Key Players and Season Overview

The Baltimore Orioles have some strong hitters this season. Cedric Mullins leads with a .278 batting average and 6 home runs. Adley Rutschman and Ryan O’Hearn also contribute, with Rutschman playing through hand soreness. The Orioles’ pitching has been challenging. Dean Kremer has a 7.04 ERA over six starts. The team’s overall ERA is 5.47, which ranks near the bottom of the league. Baltimore’s team hitting stats show room for improvement. They have a .223 batting average and rank 24th in the league. However, they have hit 37 home runs, placing them 10th.

Kansas City Royals: Batting and Pitching Insights

Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals with a .322 batting average. He has 3 home runs and 20 runs scored. Maikel Garcia supports with a .296 average and has 12 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino has a lower batting average at .185. However, he leads the team with 4 home runs. He also has 20 RBIs, which is the highest on the team. Michael Wacha is the starting pitcher for the Royals. He has a 3.38 ERA in six starts this season. Wacha’s WHIP stands at 1.25, with 26 strikeouts over 32 innings.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals have a strong home record, winning 11 out of 16 games. This gives them an edge against the Orioles, who have struggled on the road with only five wins in 16 games. Michael Wacha’s ERA of 3.38 is solid, and he has been reliable in his starts, which supports the pick for the Royals on the money line.

The Royals’ team ERA of 3.17 is among the best in the league, which suggests they can limit the Orioles’ inconsistent offense. The Orioles’ team ERA of 5.47 indicates they may give up runs, but the Royals’ offense has not been explosive. This combination makes the under 9.5 a reasonable choice for total runs in the game.

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

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