The Kansas City Royals will play against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Wednesday, April 02, 2025. The game is set to start at 1:10 PM. This early regular season game will give fans a glimpse into how both teams are shaping up after spring training.
Royals vs. Brewers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: -107. The Royals have a slightly better record this season and their top hitter, Maikel Garcia, is performing well. The Brewers have struggled with pitching, shown by their high ERA.
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-113). Both teams have shown a tendency to allow runs, with the Brewers’ pitching struggling significantly. This suggests a higher scoring game.
Team Trends
- The Kansas City Royals hold a 2-3 record in the early regular season, with their division record standing at 1-2.
- Milwaukee Brewers have started the regular season with a 1-4 record and are 2 games back in the NL Central.
- During a spring training game on April 1st, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-0, with Christian Yelich hitting a home run.
- In spring training, the Kansas City Royals’ Michael Lorenzen pitched 5 1/3 innings against the Brewers, allowing 4 runs and striking out 7 batters.
- Brice Turang from the Milwaukee Brewers had a strong spring training performance against the Royals, going 3 for 4 with 3 singles.
Royals vs Brewers Preview
The Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The game will feature Cole Ragans on the mound for the Royals. Ragans had a challenging spring training, posting an ERA of 8.20 over six starts. In his recent outing against the Cleveland Guardians, he pitched five innings, allowing three earned runs.
For the Brewers, Freddy Peralta will be the starting pitcher. Peralta had a mixed performance in spring training, with an ERA of 8.56 over four starts. In his latest game against the New York Yankees, he pitched five innings and allowed two earned runs. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone for this early-season game. Fans can expect a competitive matchup as the teams aim to gain momentum.
Milwaukee Brewers: Early Season Insights
The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a start with some highlights in their lineup. Brice Turang is showing promise with a batting average of .368 over five games. Despite dealing with shoulder soreness, Turang is expected to continue contributing to the team’s efforts. Christian Yelich, another key player, is working to improve his early-season stats. With a batting average of .125, Yelich has one home run and three RBIs. His on-base percentage is .300, indicating room for growth as the season progresses. Jake Bauers has been impressive in his limited appearances. In three games, Bauers has a batting average of .400 and a slugging percentage of 1.200. He has also contributed with one home run and three RBIs, adding depth to the Brewers’ lineup.
Kansas City Royals: Early Season Performance
The Kansas City Royals have some standout players in their lineup. Maikel Garcia is hitting well with a batting average of .353. He has hit two home runs and has three RBIs in five games. Bobby Witt Jr. is also contributing with a batting average of .286 and three RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino is playing through a hamstring strain. He has a batting average of .214 with one home run and four RBIs. Pasquantino’s on-base percentage is .353, showing he can still get on base despite the injury. Cole Ragans is the starting pitcher for the Royals. In his first game of the season, he pitched five innings and allowed three runs. During spring training, Ragans had an ERA of 8.20 over six starts.
Final Betting Pick
The Royals are a good pick for the Money Line at -107. They have a slightly better record than the Brewers early in the season. Maikel Garcia is hitting well, with a .353 batting average and two home runs. The Brewers’ pitching has struggled, with a high ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 1.83. This gives the Royals an edge.
For the Over/Under, picking Over 7.5 runs makes sense. Both teams have shown they can allow runs, especially the Brewers with their pitching issues. The Royals’ pitching has been better but not dominant. With hitters like Garcia and Brice Turang performing well, a higher-scoring game is likely.
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Last updated:April 2, 2025 Brewers, Royals