In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 29th at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 68-67 this year after they lost game one by a score of 0-3 on Friday. Cleveland pitched a great game, but they couldn’t score any runs in the shutout loss. The Guardians recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Bailey, who went 2-3. Bibee allowed seven hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Yoho allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Cleveland swept the Angels in three games and swept the Rockies in three games.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.73 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while they have scored 543 runs with a .236 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with 13 home runs and 59 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 12 home runs and 45 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Foster Griffin, who is 15-4 with a 3.19 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP over 149.1 innings pitched this year.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 61-75 this season after they won game one by a score of 3-0 last night. Kansas City scored once in the fifth inning and twice in the ninth in the win. The Royals recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Jensen, who went 1-5 with one home run and two RBIs. Wacha allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 8.0 innings for the win, while Cruz picked up the save. Prior to this series, Kansas City won two out of three against the Blue Jays and all three against the Tigers.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.65 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .257 opponent batting average, while they have scored 581 runs with a .248 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Jac Caglianone has led the Royals with 23 home runs and 66 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added 16 home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Daniel Lynch IV, who is 4-4 with a 2.93 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 58.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Royals have lost each of their last 13 day games at Progressive Field following a road win.
- The Guardians have won each of their last eight day games against the Royals at Progressive Field following a loss.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last four games following a home loss.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six day games at Progressive Field following a win.
- The Guardians have led after 3 innings in each of their last five Saturday day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The Royals have trailed after 5 innings in 14 of their last 17 day games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The road team has won each of the Guardians’ last seven games.
- The Guardians have lost each of their last four games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last 13 games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Guardians’ last six day games against AL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Royals’ last eight road games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Royals’ last eight games as road underdogs against AL opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Foster Griffin’s last five appearances as a starter.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Foster Griffin has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Patrick Bailey has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven home appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Patrick Bailey has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances in day games against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
- Foster Griffin has recorded a win in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite .
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Carter Jensen has hit a home run in each of the Royals’ last three games as road underdogs against the Guardians.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances in day games.
Guardians vs Royals Prediction
Cleveland had their winning streak snapped on Friday night in game one, but they have won four of their last five games. The Guardians are 31-35 at home this year, while the Royals are 25-45 on the road. Kansas City has won four of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four straight. The Royals are starting Lynch IV, who has allowed 2, 1, 3, and 3 earned runs in his last four starts, while Griffin has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three straight outings. Take the Guardians here.