In this article we will formulate a Dodgers vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 10th at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 70-48 this season after they lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks by scores of 3-4, 2-1, and 2-4. In game three, Los Angeles cut the deficit to 4-2 in the sixth inning, but couldn’t score anymore runs in the loss. The Dodgers recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Pages, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Wrobleski allowed six hits and three earned runs over 3.1 innings for the loss, while Hernandez threw two innings in relief. Prior to that series, Los Angeles lost all three against the Cubs and all three against the Red Sox.
This season, Los Angeles has a 3.72 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .219 opponent batting average, while they have scored 591 runs with a .260 batting average and a .338 on base percentage. Andy Pages has led the Dodgers with 19 home runs and 76 RBIs, while Shohei Ohtani has added 26 home runs and 71 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Tarik Skubal, who is 7-6 with a 2.81 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP over 102.2 innings pitched this season.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 49-70 this year after they lost two out of three against the Cubs by scores of 4-6, 6-3, and 2-10. In game three, Kansas City cut the deficit to 4-2 in the fourth inning, but didn’t score over the last five innings for the loss. The Royals recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Marte, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Dobnak allowed 10 hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while McGee allowed six earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Kansas City won two out of three against the Twins, but lost all three against the Royals before that.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.84 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and a .261 opponent batting average, while they have scored 492 runs with a .245 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Carter Jensen has led the Royals with 16 home runs and 55 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added 13 home runs and 42 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Noah Cameron, who is 6-8 with a 4.37 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 123.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last eight games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Royals have lost seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have won the first inning in five of their last six home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Dodgers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Royals have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a home loss.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Dodgers’ last nine games.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in each of their last three night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Royals have won the first inning in four of their last five games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Royals’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Royals’ last five games as underdogs.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the Dodgers’ last seven home games.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Freddie Freeman has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances against the Royals.
- Tarik Skubal has recorded eight or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances against AL opponents.
- Kyle Tucker has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last seven games.
- Tarik Skubal has recorded a win in eight of his last 10 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Tarik Skubal is one of only two pitchers to record 90+ Strikeouts and 20 or less Walks this season.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Salvador Perez has hit a home run in each of his two previous road appearances against the Dodgers after playing the previous day.
- Noah Cameron has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last six road appearances.
- Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 road appearances against NL West opponents.
- Bobby Witt Jr. ranks T2nd in the league in Steals (31) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.260).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (846).
- The Royals rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (216).
- The Royals rank 28th in the league for ERA this season (4.84).
Dodgers vs Royals Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this matchup after losing three series in a row and they have scored three runs or fewer in three of their last five games. The Dodgers are 33-23 at home this year, while the Royals are 20-40 on the road. Kansas City has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 20 runs in those three losses. The Royals are starting Cameron, who has allowed one earned run in his last 23.0 innings, while Skubal has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Dodgers -1.5 here.