On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the Kansas City Royals will play against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA. The Royals hold a record of 81-80 and are ranked third in their division, while the Athletics have a record of 76-85, placing them fourth in their division. The game will start at 3:05 PM and can be watched on NSPCA. The weather is expected to be mild with a clear sky and a light breeze.

Royals vs. Athletics Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Kansas City Royals -129. The Royals have a better overall record and have been performing well in their recent games, winning 6 of their last 10. They also won the last game against the Athletics.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-120). Both teams have shown lower scoring games recently, with the last game ending 4-2. The Athletics’ starting pitcher, Brady Basso, has a low ERA of 1.74, which may keep the score down.

Team Trends

• The Kansas City Royals have a road record of 38-42 this season.
• The Athletics have a home record of 36-44 this season.
• In their last game, the Kansas City Royals won 4-2 against the Athletics.
• The Athletics’ manager is Mark Kotsay, while the Royals’ manager is Matt Quatraro.
• The game will take place at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA.

Royals vs Athletics Preview

The Kansas City Royals are set to play the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The Royals, with a record of 81-80, have been performing well recently, winning 6 of their last 10 games. They hope to continue this momentum as they face the Athletics, who are 76-85 and have split their last 10 games evenly.

On the mound for the Royals is Cole Ragans, who has a 5.02 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. The Athletics will counter with Brady Basso, boasting an impressive 1.74 ERA. Fans can expect a mild day with clear skies, making it a great setting for an afternoon game. Tune in to NSPCA at 3:05 PM to catch the action.

Athletics Home Game Preview

The Athletics have a strong lineup with Nick Kurtz leading the way. He has played 116 games with a batting average of .291. Kurtz also leads the team with 35 home runs and 89 runs. Shea Langeliers is another key player for the Athletics. In 123 games, he has a batting average of .277. Langeliers has hit 31 home runs and scored 73 runs, ranking second on the team. Jacob Wilson provides solid support with a batting average of .311 in 125 games. He has 13 home runs and 62 runs scored. Wilson ranks third on the team in both categories.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Stats

Bobby Witt Jr. is a standout for the Royals. He has played 156 games with a batting average of .296. Witt leads the team with 99 runs and ranks third in home runs with 23. Vinnie Pasquantino has been a key contributor. In 159 games, he has a batting average of .265. Pasquantino leads the team in home runs with 32 and RBIs with 113. Maikel Garcia adds depth to the lineup. He has appeared in 159 games with a batting average of .284. Garcia is second on the team in runs with 80 and has hit 16 home runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Kansas City Royals are a solid pick for the money line at -129. They have a better season record of 81-80 compared to the Athletics’ 76-85. The Royals have been strong on the road, winning 38 games away from home this season. In their recent game against the Athletics, the Royals came out on top with a 4-2 win, showing their ability to perform well against this team.

The under 9.5 runs at -120 is a good choice for this game. Both teams have been involved in lower-scoring games recently. The last game between these two ended with a total of 6 runs. The Athletics’ starting pitcher, Brady Basso, has an impressive ERA of 1.74, which suggests he can limit the Royals’ scoring opportunities. This, combined with the Royals’ solid pitching, supports a lower total score in this game.

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