The Kansas City Royals will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday, April 11, 2025. This night game is set to start at 6:10 PM. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams.

Royals vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine 122. Kris Bubic has been strong with a 0.00 ERA in his starts, while Tanner Bibee struggled in his last outing. The Royals’ recent form and Bubic’s performance make them a good value pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-112). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Royals have a top 3 ERA. With Bubic’s strong start to the season, a low-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

• The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 6-4 this season.
• The Cleveland Guardians have a division record of 5-1 this season.
• In their recent game against the Chicago White Sox, Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians went 4 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBIs.
• Kansas City Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. had a strong performance against the Baltimore Orioles, going 3 for 4 with a double and a triple.
• Cleveland Guardians’ starting pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 7 batters in 5 innings against the Chicago White Sox.

Royals vs Guardians Preview

The Kansas City Royals will visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday night. Kris Bubic will start for the Royals. He has been strong this season with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 0.00 in two games. In his last game against the Orioles, he pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed only one run.

On the mound for the Guardians will be Tanner Bibee. He has a 1-1 record and a 6.52 ERA in two games this season. Bibee had a tough outing against the Angels, giving up seven runs in four innings. However, he performed well against the Royals earlier, not allowing any runs in 5 2/3 innings.

Cleveland Guardians: Key Players and Stats

The Cleveland Guardians have some strong hitters this season. Kyle Manzardo leads the team with 4 home runs and 11 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .600 is impressive, making him a key player in the lineup. Steven Kwan is another standout for the Guardians. He has a batting average of .356 and leads the team with 11 runs. Kwan’s ability to get on base with a .420 OBP helps set up scoring opportunities. José Ramírez contributes with power and consistency. He matches Manzardo with 4 home runs and adds 6 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .639 shows his impact at the plate.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Pitching Insights

Bobby Witt Jr. stands out for the Royals this season. He has a batting average of .280 and leads the team with 9 runs. His ability to get on base with a .351 OBP helps the team score. Maikel Garcia is another important player for the Royals. He has hit 2 home runs, the most on the team. Garcia’s slugging percentage of .488 shows his strength at the plate. Kris Bubic is the starting pitcher for the Royals. He has a record of 2-0 and an ERA of .00 this season. In his last game, Bubic pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed only 1 run.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals MoneyLine at 122 is a solid pick due to Kris Bubic’s strong performance. He has an ERA of 0.00 in his starts this season. The Royals have a record of 7-6 and have been performing well at home, which adds to their value.

For the Over/Under, choosing Under 7.0 is sensible. Both teams have strong pitching, with the Royals having a top 3 ERA of 2.97. With Bubic’s impressive start and the Royals’ pitching strength, a low-scoring game is expected.

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

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